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I’m not sure what a comedic feature film is supposed to look like in 2021 and beyond. The- aters that have survived are only recently beginning to open. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has staked its claim to replace what was once the mainstream com- edy. Saturday Night Live alums like Bill Murray and Adam Sandler have evolved into fine dramatic actors.
which they do.
If you loved the first film,
Does the comedy block- buster exist anymore? The last really good ones I remember seeing are What We Do in the Shadows and Spy, but those came out years ago (2014 and 2015). Is our country slowly
you’ll probably like this one. For appreciators of the orig- inal, that is enough reason to see it. But the sequel just left me wondering: Is comedy not coming, but leaving America, and leaving us with our come- dic relics?
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costuming and pageantry are as impressive as it was in the first film, but overall, this is a forgettable movie.
losing its sense of humor?
I was reluctant to watch Coming 2 America because I was afraid it would almost en- tirely hinge on nostalgia, which it does. I was afraid that the comedic talents of the young actors would wilt under the legendary presence of Murphy,
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