The world of chick-flicks is an inconsistent, often disappointing place, especially to those viewers looking for something a little more left-field. To that end, Obvious Girl is no masterpiece but does its job as an enjoyable off-kilter rom-com. Jenny Slate plays an aspiring stand-up who becomes pregnant following a one night stand with nice guy, Jake Lacy. The bulk of the film takes place around her awaiting an abortion.
Yes, that last part is a bit of a hard sell for a mainstream-friendly comedy, but it's a credit to the filmmakers that whilst the subject does waver outside of the film's focus at times, when the issue of abortion is addressed, it's neither dreary nor insensitively flippant. Whilst time will tell if we have the next Tina Fey on our hands, Jenny Slate is likeable and endearing as a realistic and flawed protagonist, even if her material isn't as strong as the film would have us believe. Still that didn't let down Martin Scorsese's brilliant King Of Comedy and this film too stands its ground.
It's not a hilarious film, but it has its charm. It's a quirky indie comedy set in the trendy ends of Brooklyn but isn't swamped by hipster affectation. Surprisingly inoffensive and light, even if it's probably not going to be topping many best film lists this year.
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