clslovesflyingpiggies I loved this movie. It's bittersweet, heartfelt, hilarious in it's saddest moments, and comes off as a genuine representation of reproductive autonomy. I love that there isn't any judging, that Donna is a nice person who loves to make people laugh and knows what is best for her. I can't spoil anything, but it's a nice film. It stayed with me for a long time.

ReganRebecca After it came out at Sundance Obvious Child was labelled an abortion rom com, which it sort of is, but I understand might put some people off. What the movie gets right is by never really treating the abortion part of the movie as a joke, but according it the weight it deserves. To rewind a bit: what the movie is actually about is Donna (Jenny Slate), a struggling comic who finds out she's just been dumped by her boyfriend who has left her for one of her friends. It's a hard pill to swallow and Donna doesn't take it well, melting down in spectacular fashion both in private and on stage during a set. To rebound she meets up with Max, who just misses one of her disastrous sets but quickly falls for Donna thanks to her cute looks and absolute wit. They sleep together, which Donna thinks is a one night stand and Max thinks is something more, and the majority of the film watches them navigate this space, as Donna slowly comes to realize that Max might be someone she could actually fall for at the same time as she keep secret the fact that she is also pregnant. This is a star making performance from Jenny Slate who handles both the comedic and tragic aspects of her character perfectly. Jake Lacy is MADE to be a modern day romantic lead. He's the perfect blend of gentleman and shy boy and the way he sets out to capture Donna's heart is the kind of sweetness that only exists in the movies.

punishmentpark I got curious after some positive review elsewhere, and since this looked like it could be a nice sort of blend of 'Girls' and 'Louie', I decided to give it a go. After the film I read some really positive comments on ICM, and was a little surprised. The movie really isn't bad, but I'd say I was only half charmed by leading lady Jenny Slate, and the film. It turns out I've seen her before in 'Girls' (must have, but I don't really remember) and I must have heard her before in the very funny show 'Bob's burgers' (during the movie, I díd think of Donna as being a real life, later on character from that show from time to time). And now that I'm checking her list, I'm sure I saw her in 'Parks and recreation' (okay show, much in the vein of 'The office' U.S.) as well.Anyway. A romantic comedy. And funny. But awkward. Very awkward. Then cute. Then funny. But awkward. Then sexy and energetic for a bit. Then back to funny. And awkward. Then sweet. Etc.. The end. I exaggerate, because I was really just half charmed most of the time. The direction and cinematography were quite plain, and Jake Lacy did hardly convince me. But a lot of the content, commenting on many modern day and more general subjects, was interesting and witty enough.Special mention: Richard Kind's small part as the father, always a pleasure to see him perform.Shall we say, a decent 6 out of 10? Done.

Laura Spoilers! If you want to watch a depressing movie that glorifies abortion, as it seems every female in the movie has had one at some point without any regrets, like it's just a normal part of growing up nowadays, and whose lead is a non-comedian who just rambles and is not the least bit funny, just extremely crude but not even clever-crude if you know what I mean, then this may be for you. This is not a romantic comedy in any form, just another feminist agenda movie which terrifyingly reveals just how shallow and selfish our society has become if this truly represents women's character and values today.Not only did this 28 yr old woman not have any strength of character but she didn't have any respect or caring for her friends or family, they were all fair game in her so-called comedy shows. She actually tells a whole audience that her mother had an abortion without even knowing if it would be something her mother would want known...her mother had just shared that with her the day before after she told her mother she was pregnant. The movie tried hard to convince us that this girl was sweet, fun loving and cute but she was immature and vapid.