Warning: I've been a fan of Rudy Mancuso's for a while (vines, YouTube, "Coco at the Hollywood Bowl", etc) and I have come to realize what a brilliant talent he is. Most of his work is placing himself as the "straight man" in a world of comedy which he does in this film (if only he had the same faith in himself as we do!). Yes the plot is simplistic and almost retro (as in boy meets girl, etc.) but the dialogue, acting and situations make it feel fresh. Now on top of that he places the importance of music and hearing/seeing the world around him. It adds another creative layer. There are so many humorous moments in the film where one finds themselves chuckling to themselves as it almost sounds like internal dialogues we have all had. I love it.
Mendes fits right into his world without being "actor-y" and feels completely normal. The biggest comedic star is Rudy's mom: if you aren't aware of her impact on his life and videos, then her role in this film should give you a taste.
Is this film an "Oppenheimer"? No. But is it worth a watch? Definitely!
Mendes fits right into his world without being "actor-y" and feels completely normal. The biggest comedic star is Rudy's mom: if you aren't aware of her impact on his life and videos, then her role in this film should give you a taste.
Is this film an "Oppenheimer"? No. But is it worth a watch? Definitely!