This movie is so bizarre, I don't even really know what to think of it. It's an absurd sex comedy that turns into a rom-com and ends as a Hallmark movie about friendship. It's super-uncomfortable to watch, but entertaining in trashy, 80's kind of way. You know, back when a 32-year-old being sexually inappropriate with a naive high school student could be considered hilarious. Think Porky's or Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

I have no idea why someone as talented and famous as Jennifer Lawrence would want to appear in this movie, let alone star in it and romp around naked for several minutes, but she does a good job and seems to be having fun. More power to her, I guess?

My wife and I recently watched No Hard Feelings (2023) on Netflix. The storyline follows a young woman in dire need of money to pay the taxes on the house her late mother left her. Luckily, she stumbles upon an intriguing offer - a new car in exchange for a rendezvous with a young man before he heads off to college. However, this task proves more challenging than expected.

Directed by Gene Stupnitsky (Good Boys), the film features Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games), Andrew Barth Feldman (Foul Play), Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller's Day Off), Laura Benanti (The Shade) and Natalie Morales (Abby's).

This movie exceeded my expectations, offering brilliant comedic content and a compelling storyline. It boasts impressive depth and clever subplots. The acting is exceptional, with the cast nailing their characters in terms of personality, mannerisms, and dialogue. Jennifer Lawrence delivers a standout comedic performance that kept me grinning throughout. "The scene" in this film is truly jaw dropping (Jennifer Lawrence is stunning), and the movie concludes on a satisfying note.

In summary, No Hard Feelings is a refreshing and worthwhile addition to the comedy genre that I would rate a 7.5/10 and strongly recommend.

Maddie Barker (Jennifer Lawrence) is struggling to save her home in Montauk, New York. The working class people are being driven out by the rich summer people. Maddie is way behind in taxes and loses her car which she needs for Uber. She answers a Craigslist post from the Beckers (Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick). Their son Percy Becker (Andrew Barth Feldman) is a reclusive virgin set to start Princeton. They want him laid and gain life confidence. They hire Maddie to have sex with him in exchange for an used car.

JLaw has some comedic skills. She's better than most actresses in doing broad comedy although she is not strictly a comedian. There is a difference in what she can do. During the naked fight, I am reminded of Jason Segel in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. I laughed at Jason's doughy pathetic nakedness. JLaw is neither doughy nor pathetic. That scene is not sexy and it's not comedic either. It exists in a middle ground of awkwardness. The sex part of the story is awkward. They need to pick a lane. She is either a romantic partner or platonic friend. JLaw can do funny slapstick and that's one of her bigger strengths. The characters do have great heart and at its best, this movie has some of the Harold and Maude magic. All in all, it's an enjoyable comedy.