7/10
Misunderstood
23 June 2023
I think Fool's Paradise will be remembered more fondly than it's experienced. It's a story about how most people in the entertainment industry are built almost entirely out of ego and how this constitution affects their relationships to others, both professionally and personally.

I think the biggest weakness in this project comes from the promotion as well as our expectations of Charlie Day and Ken Jeong. I'm not sure I would consider this film a comedy in the modern sense, but it had funny moments and the feeling I was left with was a positive one. I'm also not sure Day realized Jeong was the story's protagonist until late into production. I did truly enjoy seeing Dr Ken in a completely straight role that really let him spread his wings beyond comic relief.
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