Happy to contribute a review for The Leisure Class!
Simply put, most American comedies just aren't funny anymore. Long gone are the nuanced, intelligent and witty Woody Allenesque films but thank God for up and coming writers like ----- Amy Schumer. Wouldn't call what she's writing classy humour, lol, but smart nevertheless. And the writers of this film have contributed something most viewers probably just don't understand & sadly that's usually the case when screenwriters contribute something actually worthwhile. I have an appreciation for The Leisure Class because of the layers of thought beneath the surface. For example, after deceitfully pursuing wealth and prestige and social status, Ed Weeks' character realizes (after the wedding) his ne'er-do-well brother is probably happier with his "affordable" prostitute than he'll be in this newly inherited (and miserable) family. It's brilliant and the actors did such a great job telling the story. The look on Charles' face at the film's end says it alllll! Just wanted to spread some love to the cast and crew and HBO. Congrats to all involved. xx
Simply put, most American comedies just aren't funny anymore. Long gone are the nuanced, intelligent and witty Woody Allenesque films but thank God for up and coming writers like ----- Amy Schumer. Wouldn't call what she's writing classy humour, lol, but smart nevertheless. And the writers of this film have contributed something most viewers probably just don't understand & sadly that's usually the case when screenwriters contribute something actually worthwhile. I have an appreciation for The Leisure Class because of the layers of thought beneath the surface. For example, after deceitfully pursuing wealth and prestige and social status, Ed Weeks' character realizes (after the wedding) his ne'er-do-well brother is probably happier with his "affordable" prostitute than he'll be in this newly inherited (and miserable) family. It's brilliant and the actors did such a great job telling the story. The look on Charles' face at the film's end says it alllll! Just wanted to spread some love to the cast and crew and HBO. Congrats to all involved. xx