Mark your calendars, as the long-awaited moment has arrived! The wildly entertaining, Jennifer Lawrence-featured comedy, No Hard Feelings, is making its way back to the cozy corners of your home. The film, after creating a considerable stir during its theatrical release, is prepped for its digital launch on August 15, to be followed by its DVD and Blu-ray release on August 29.
This decidedly R-rated comedy enlivened the summer box office, breathing a fresh, raucous lease of life into theaters which had, for some time, been dominated by the standard fare of Marvel, Disney, and high-octane blockbusters. The film’s financial success is no small feat—it stands as the highest-earning R-rated comedy since Good Boys hit the screens back in 2019.
A spotlight on the plot takes us to a Sony production, where Jennifer Lawrence, donning the hat of both an actor and a producer, embodies a cash-strapped woman in her thirties struggling to maintain her already teetering lifestyle. When the parents of a teenage boy, showing less than average progress compared to his peers, employ her to ‘date’ their son, hilarity ensues.
Back with a Bang: The Raunch-Com
Critics generally hailed the film, with a solid 70% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, the audience was especially enamored, showering it with an exceptional 87% positive score on the same platform. No Hard Feelings brings a lighthearted and comedic atmosphere to the table, a vibe that has been largely absent from recent theatrical offerings, especially in the post-COVID era.
Although movie studios have been gambling on high-budget films with known intellectual properties to lure audiences back to the cinema halls, crowd favorites like Avatar: The Way of Water and Top Gun: Maverick held the box office in an iron grip last year.
However, it seems that the public is also yearning for some pure, unadulterated humor. Films such as Cocaine Bear, an R-rated action comedy that came out in February, also posted impressive box office numbers, underlining that audiences are still enthusiastic about adult humor comedies. Other recent releases, like Joy Ride, are reintroducing the flavor of outrageous and rambunctious comedy to the moviegoers.
Co-starring with Lawrence are Matthew Broderick and Andrew Barth Feldman. The reins of direction were held by Gene Stupnitsky, whose past directorial ventures include Bad Teacher (2011) and Year One (2009). Stupnitsky and John Phillips crafted the hilarious screenplay.
To get a peek at what the film holds for you, don’t forget to check out the trailer below.
Conclusion
In sum, No Hard Feelings stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the raunch-com, successfully breaking the chains of an increasingly superhero-dominated movie landscape. Its upcoming release to home viewing platforms is bound to keep fans entertained and laughing, offering a refreshing change from the increasingly predictable blockbuster genre. The return of the raunch-com, it seems, is indeed in full swing.
