Trainwreck
2015 · Directed by Judd Apatow
Original language: English
- comedy
- romance
The story
Ever since her father drilled into her head that monogamy isn't realistic, magazine writer Amy has made promiscuity her credo. As much as she enjoys an uninhibited life free of commitment, Amy is really in a rut. While writing a profile about charming and successful sports doctor Aaron Conners, she finds herself actually falling in love for the first time -- and what's more, Aaron seems to really like her too. Amy starts to wonder if it's time to clean up her act and face her fears.
What it’s like
Warm, bright, lived-in comedy with the flat, unfussy look of a Judd Apatow production: natural daylight through apartment windows, sunny Manhattan street scenes, and plenty of handheld, loosely framed two-shots that let the actors riff and linger. The palette leans on soft blues, warm wood and cluttered office beige rather than glossy studio polish, and the score is a light, bouncy pop-and-soft-rock mix that keeps things breezy even when the jokes get raunchy. The mood is cheerful with a wry, slightly bruised undertone, the kind of romcom that feels grounded and a little messy. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a comfort rewatch, or a night in with friends. Pacing is loose and conversational, with long comic scenes that run past the punchline. The emotional arc follows a self-sabotaging woman learning to trust someone and face her fears of commitment. Language is frequent and sexual content is explicit and candid, with bawdy comedy and several drunken, morally messy episodes; violence is minimal and non-graphic. It's for people who want funny, frank, character-driven romance without sentimentality.
More films like Trainwreck
Closest in mood, pacing and theme. Tell us why you loved Trainwreckand we’ll explain which ones fit you.
