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Strip away the sex jokes, and For a Good Time, Call... is a classic "odd couple" story. The real climax isn't a romantic kiss; it's a raw, ugly-cry fight in a diner where both women finally admit they need each other. It’s The Odd Couple meets Broad City with a dial tone. The Verdict for MoviesDrives Readers Rating: 4/5 (Stream it tonight)
Sometimes, you judge a movie by its title. And sometimes, that title is — a phrase so loaded with double entendre that it’s easy to dismiss the film as just another gross-out comedy. -- moviesdrives.com -- For.A.Good.Time.Call.201...
Fans of Bridesmaids , Trainwreck , or Sleeping with Other People . Anyone who enjoys raunchy comedies with a massive heart. Strip away the sex jokes, and For a Good Time, Call
Yes, there are graphic phone calls. Yes, there is a scene involving a "garbage bag full of dildos." But the film never feels exploitative. It’s actually a sharp commentary on the gig economy before we even called it that. How far will you go to pay your bills? And can you find pride in a job others look down on? It’s The Odd Couple meets Broad City with a dial tone
MoviesDrives Crew Category: Hidden Gems | Comedy
So next time you’re scrolling for a movie that drives past the obvious, pick this one. Just use headphones.
The late, great James Wolk (looking like a golden retriever in human form) plays a hilariously vanilla love interest. Keep an eye out for Kevin Smith as a sleazy caller, Martha MacIsaac, and a perfectly timed appearance by Seth Rogen as a hilariously bad phone sex customer.