Trainwreck

Review by Pamela Zoslov

Seldom has a movie been as aptly named than TRAINWRECK, an assemblage of poorly fitted comedic and sentimental ideas that sputter and wobble, colliding in a ridiculous cheerleader dance number that has to be seen to be believed.


In fairness, there are many funny moments and good performances in the film debut of comedian Amy Schumer, who wrote the screenplay. Schumer, a standup comic who has a sketch comedy show on Comedy Central, has a funny, transgressive comic persona and a round-faced, broad-nosed look refreshingly uncharacteristic of leading ladies.