Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar

This is kind of a silly movie. I can totally understand if this style of humour doesn't work or even irritates some people but I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a lowkey smile on my face for most of it. Like the characters of the movie itself, its good nature just kind of rubs off on you

There is so much to enjoy in this film. The writing has layers of humor that can appeal to almost anyone, if they're willing to accept some of the absurdism. Just accept it. Just go with it because this truly insane film hits so many notes of comedy accented by vivid sets and fun cut aways (packing their suitcases). And hats off to Jamie Dornan. He truly trusted his director and writers/costars because you have to admit, that character on paper would've been indiscernible. And yet he ends up charming at the end, in a caricature way, but still sympathetic. Wiig's dual performance is the cherry on top of all around incredible character moments-and lovely to see Phyllis and Vanessa. This seems like a movie that was a riot to make.

It's got a really silly plot, but it is really fun and entertaining.

Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar is a gleefully absurd comedy that's really fun even if the jokes don't always land. Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo are terrific with perfect chemistry. Jamie Dornan is excellent and Damon Wayans Jr. is consistently really funny. Josh Greenbaum's direction is really good, it's well filmed and extremely well paced. The soundtrack is also really good and the music by Christopher Lennertz and Dara Taylor is good.

This is a completely bonkers movie. To begin with I thought - it's not even that funny but somehow it's still likeable and silly and, as pretty much everyone has said, just the kind of light hearted nonsense we need right now. But by the time Jamie Dornan sings an earnest ballad of love to the seagulls, I was won over. It takes comedy cliches to an unprecedented level and is well worth a watch for anyone who needs cheering up.