Ralph Fiennes, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson in promotional art for In Bruges
Some people hate the term “dramedy.” They would rather have a film that’s either funny or dramatic and not both. But on the contrary, there are plenty of films that can go both ways and actually be great. Many of these films came from the early 21st century, succeeding in the indie world and garnered plenty of acclaim from critics and audiences. The ones that were R-rated were especially memorable given the boundaries they were able to push.
Originally receiving a mixed response from critics, bombing at the box office, Funny People was criticized for its length, lack of humor, and the direction it takes halfway when Simmons learns he has beaten his disease. But it deserves re-appraisal; despite Sandller essentially playing a washed-up version of himself, it remains one of the best performances of his career.
Adaptation received critical acclaim for its screenplay and performances, and even won Cooper the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. While several of the real life events are highly exaggerated, the film mainly excels with its portrayal of the struggles of writing; how to please your audience, how to not be derivative, and how emotions can influence your decisions.
Much of the conflict comes from Scott’s frustration at Poppy’s optimism being mistaken for incompetence, but Happy-Go-Lucky has less of a central plot and is more of a slice-of-life piece. Through its pacing and naturalistic tone, the film allows us to enjoy aspects of Poppy’s life, like being a good teacher, enjoying quality time with friends and family, and even finding love. A lot of it comes from Hawkins’s amazing performance, as you either grow to love or hate Poppy.
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