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- The good news is that the first big comedy of the summer, The King of Staten Island, directed by Judd Apatow and starring Pete Davidson, is a potentially auspicious kickoff. Loose-jointed and openhearted, a wink of reassurance in our age of anxiety, it’s that rare comedy that may actually play better in the living room than it does in the theater.
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May 10, 2023 · “Loose-jointed and openhearted, a wink of reassurance in our age of anxiety, it’s that rare comedy that may actually play better in the living room than it does in the theater.” -- TIME
Jun 16, 2020 · Scott’s memories of Stan are vague, but Scott’s sense of loss is keen, and his sense of his father’s greatness is reaffirmed daily by a shrine in the family’s living room, and by the ...
Jun 8, 2020 · Pete Davidson plays a slightly fictional version of himself in a sweet and tender dramedy that clarifies what Apatow has always done best.
Jun 12, 2020 · What's more, you sense a looseness that allowed the actors room to explore and improvise, which gives the film an edge it might otherwise lack. It also affords the viewer a chance to reflect...
Jun 8, 2020 · 'King of Staten Island' finds Judd Apatow and Pete Davidson turning the comic;s life into a funny, moving tale of growing up. Our review.
Jun 12, 2020 · Forget all the missing thematic depth or character—“The King of Staten Island” just isn’t nearly as funny as the best of Apatow or even Davidson’s stand-up material. It’s lost in a tonal valley, unsure of how to wring comedy from trauma and depression, but also unwilling to really consider either.
