After debuting at South by Southwest in 2023 (learn our evaluate right here), “Scrambled” did not arrive in theaters till February 2024. With none huge names connected to the forged, the film has flown principally beneath the radar, however do not let that preserve you from taking an opportunity on Leah McKendrick, who not solely leads this razor sharp comedy, however writes and directs with a wealth of confidence.
“Scrambled” follows Nellie (McKendrick), a thirty-something who’s the lifetime of the social gathering at the entire weddings that she’s been a perpetual bridesmaid at through the years. However when an previous buddy provides her some sobering recommendation to freeze her eggs for a possible future being pregnant whereas her physique remains to be prepared, she will get anxious about her ticking clock and reaches again into her rolodex of former flings to see if any of them is perhaps value revisiting for a extra everlasting relationship. However the place “Scrambled” shines is being not so involved with precise romance and extra invested in Nellie studying to like herself. McKendrick is excellent within the lead position, as is her household (performed by Andrew Santino, Clancy Brown, and Laura Ceró), and he or she presents each hilarious and considerate commentary on feminine fertility and the entire baggage that comes with it. On par with the likes of “Bridesmaids” and “Trainwreck,” that is an uproarious comedy that packs an emotional punch and deserves your consideration. (Ethan Anderton)
Director: Leah McKendrick
Solid: Leah McKendrick, Ego Nwodim, Andrew Santino, Adam Rodriguez, Laura Cerón, Clancy Brown, and June Diane Raphael
Ranking: R
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 94%