Psychogyrl

Hilarious. Leslie Mann always cracks me up. Some crazy sexual, naughty content some ppl will not like. I think it was well executed, the jokes landed for me. John Cena is not a good actor, the scenes were funny enough that I was able to see past it. 2013 John Cena was not a good actor. Prbly not in 2024 either...but Jim Carrey was not more than a comedian for a very long time. Time and acting classes go a long way. (Love u Jim) I read a lot of references to American Pie, omg this is absolutely not that. AP is dirty just to be shocking, don't get me wrong, 23 yr old me laughed a lot, 40 yr old me, eh. For me, some jokes are just too much. Also the treatment of women as sex objects, and relying too heavy on female nudity just to reinforce those ideas. Without that, I would like it more now for sure. Aging has that effect on how you view things. But I liked Blockers a lot even at 40. There are some jokes that are based on shock value 100% imo, not enough to ruin the movie, and I found them hilarious! There are jokes I am still laughing about. Leslie Mann is my girl. I love her long crazy joke monologs that are her spiraling. I don't understand the hate, but love for movies like Anchor Man, Dumb and Dumber, A.p, Van Wilder, a scary movie series, The Hangover, Knocked up, Superbad, Zack and Miri make a porno,...let's go further back..Ace Ventura etc. Those are all stupid. Yet sometimes funny. This is that.

A slow build that becomes suspenseful. As their relationship dynamic changes, it causes a major shift, it keeps you hanging on to something between them that once was. Explores power dynamic in a man's world, and within an intimate relationship. The acting-Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich did a fantastic job of showing a believable loving relationship that changes dramatically before our eyes. Where they take us is not where we want go go, but I believe is an important narrative. They nailed these complex characters, they are the center of the story, and the story hinges on their talent-well done. As for other reviewers, I see their points but I disagree with some thoughts. **This movie is not for everyone, but for those interested in seeing how power dynamic all around can play out, this may be for you.** Personally as a feminist, I don't find it offensive that the character Emily struggles to fit in and find her place in a male dominated, fast paced, aggressive environment. The story is based off the writer and director Chloe Domont's personal experience in the writers room on the TV show Ballers (just rd her Wikipedia). The behavior and toxic masculinity is not exaggerated. The spiral of Emily's fiance Luke makes sense as he struggles with the hit to his ego, and losing out on something he never really had or could have. It drives him crazy, in a way because it is not what either of them wanted, but still want to salvage their relationship. As for Emily sticking with him, what else is she to do? She does everything she can to build him up, put herself down and make herself small, try to help him at work. Nothing works. *spoiler As for the traumatizing rape scene, it is not complex. Both of them still have a part within them that have love for each other. Yet, the resentment has built into hate as Luke did everything he could to take down Emily personally and professionally. He hates her because his ego is shattered. Emily engages with Luke having sex initially. Luke takes out his anger, out on her. She is in pain, and tells him to stop. Attempts to lift herself up and remove his hand from her head. Luke does not stop, he clearly wants to take his power back by dehumanizing someone he claims to have loved. The scene was believable, people behave at their worst when they are emotional, add alochol to the mix, and anything is possible. As for the final scene when Emily confronts him, she is taking back her power. Before her this man, she was ready to spend her life with, and he tried to take everything from her. Slammed her face onto a bathroom counter in a public bathroom while raping her. Instead of an apology or anything resembling it, he simply proceeds to be perfunctory. Well, there lies an instrument Emily wields to put fear into Luke as he had done to her. All she wants is an apology, when he does not, she cuts him, physically with a knife. With warning, each time she demands the last bit of respect she is owed. I found it satisfying because in real life, that wouldn't play out like that. Even wielding a small knife, I was terrified of what Luke would do to her, he easily could have the upper hand. I feel like Chloe Domont wanted the audience to have a sense of strength Emily regained in those moments, realistic or not. Granted, extreme, but would Luke have apologized any other way? Doubtful given his behavior.