Film fans often lament the lack of newcomedymovies on the release calendar nowadays.
The straightforward, character-driven, and reliably funny 90-minute comedy sort of seems like a thing of the past.
The 2011 film starsEd Helmsin his first true leading role on the big screen.
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These were some great comedies but went overlooked by critics or the public.
In many ways,Cedar Rapidsis acoming-of-age movie, despite its main character being in his mid-30s.
Although the film draws much of its humor from its characters, it never feels mocking.
Johnston and Arteta clearly empathize with and respect the key figures in their story.
Filled with laughs throughout,the main characters are rarely the butt of the jokes.
As a film,Cedar Rapidsis aware of the fact thataudiences need someone to root for.
Centering a story on three-dimensional characters rather than one-note caricatures actually amplifies a films humor.
Cedar Rapidsis a film that tells asimple story with room for a big heart.
