ThomasC
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I was able to watch this tonight thanks to Columbus's Deep Focus Film Festival. Waitress was directed by the late Adrienne Shelly, who plays a supporting role in the film. I had seen the trailer a few times beforehand, and it looked a fun movie with the presence of Nathan Fillion. I only found out today that it was playing tonight. Waitress seems like it may only get a limited release, so I jumped at the chance to see it.
The following review may reveal spoilers, but the spoilers were revealed in the trailer.
Keri Russell plays Jenna, the waitress stuck with the stereotypical mean, controlling husband (Earl, played by Jeremy Sisto). She finds out that she's pregnant, but she's not particularly happy about it. Dr. Pomatter (Nathan Fillion) treats her throughout her pregnancy, and they have an affair. Keri and Nathan have a great chemistry, and it was always nice to see them together.
Two things brought down the movie for me:
1. Earl, a stereotype that we've seen too many times and he drags the movie down every time he's mentioned or on screen.
2. The abrupt ending. I think you'll know what I mean if you see it.
Other than those two things, the rest of the movie is terrific. Keri shined all throughout the movie with her wonderful acting, Nathan brought some of his wonderful charisma from Captain Malcolm Reynolds of Firefly/Serenity and the supporting cast is great.
Waitress is good enough for a matinee viewing or a movie rental.
Grade: B-
The following review may reveal spoilers, but the spoilers were revealed in the trailer.
Keri Russell plays Jenna, the waitress stuck with the stereotypical mean, controlling husband (Earl, played by Jeremy Sisto). She finds out that she's pregnant, but she's not particularly happy about it. Dr. Pomatter (Nathan Fillion) treats her throughout her pregnancy, and they have an affair. Keri and Nathan have a great chemistry, and it was always nice to see them together.
Two things brought down the movie for me:
1. Earl, a stereotype that we've seen too many times and he drags the movie down every time he's mentioned or on screen.
2. The abrupt ending. I think you'll know what I mean if you see it.
Other than those two things, the rest of the movie is terrific. Keri shined all throughout the movie with her wonderful acting, Nathan brought some of his wonderful charisma from Captain Malcolm Reynolds of Firefly/Serenity and the supporting cast is great.
Waitress is good enough for a matinee viewing or a movie rental.
Grade: B-