April Extra Blog

This months movie review will be of In a World written and directed by Lake Bell. The film is rated R for some language and suggestive themes although nothing is really shown. The film is about a female vocal coach (played by Lake Bell) who grows up in the shadow of her father who is a voice-over actor and competes for the biggest role in the voice-over industry The film makes a strong statement that anything men can do women can do just as well which makes this film a very timely piece.Beside the film having a strong underlying message it is also very funny and corky.  The film also has a subplot of a hilariously dysfunctional family and how that plays out in the kids lives even as adults. The acting in the film is good for what it sis and manages to bring on some B/C list actors on which makes the film surprisingly fun. The film is very well shot and pushes to give the feeling of a "normal" Los Angeles lifestyle. The writing for this film is really what makes it. Bell does an excellent job with giving each character their strong moments while still making them funny and likable. I would recommend this film to people who are searching for a good indie that isn't very well know though it wouldn't always be my first choice. I found it very enjoyable to watch and caught myself laughing a couple of time so I give this film a 8.3/10