The Everything Pot
Summary
It ’s very rare these twenty-four hour period for a situational comedy to genuinely make me express joy , butThe Everything Potdid just that . The film , directed and written by Sherise Dorf , is deeply silly , but it ’s also got a good amount of heart and report that are relatable . While the crux of the matter of the role ’ issue do n’t emerge until it ’s too late to properly flesh them out , The Everything Potstill manages to turn domesticated shenanigans into something a minute rich . Awkwardness knows no bounds here , and the kooky funniness has enough steam to carry it all the way through to a lovely termination .
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The Everything Pot Is A Comedy That Actually Brings The Laughs
The film knows how ridiculous it can be, and we’re along for the fabulous ride
There have been multiple occasions where I ’ve sat down to watch over a funniness in dramatics , only to be converge with the secretiveness of the interview , or a few uncomfortable chuckle . The Everything Pot , which premier at this year ’s Tribeca Film Festival , sparkle authentic laughter from the crowd . It bring up the take in experience , of course , but it ’s chiefly thanks to Dorf ’s writing and the cast ’s comedic timing that the reaction was so positive .
The photographic film — which stick with Rachel ( Lisa Edelstein ) and hubby Adam ( Erik Griffin ) after she too quickly RSVPs to X - coworker Charlie ( James Wolk ) and fiancée Clare ’s ( Delaney Rowe ) wedding invite , sparking chaotic and zany exchanges — knows precisely what it ’s aiming for and does n’t divert from its course . The movie ’s comedy is strictly situational , and it ’s often cringe - inducing thanks to Rachel ’s overzealousness . Her behavior and actions had me want to facepalm , especially at the starting signal , but they ’re also understandable when thinking about her marital situation . Adam is there , but he does n’t seem to want to do anything beyond the usual .
And while it may occasionally come off as doing too much or run on for too long , Dorf has plenty to say about relationships and aging and the tools to say them .
The age difference between the couples — Rachel and Adam are in their L , Charlie and Clare are in their other thirty at the most — also makes for an intriguing dynamic . Rachel and Adam have been tie for more than two decades and a part of the reason why Rachel is so excited about the nuptials is because she feel like she ’s no longer invited to such upshot any longer . Whereas the glint of Charlie and Clare ’s relationship is still bright , Rachel and Adam ’s has waned . And yet , they mirror each other in many ways , especially as things intensify between them .
The Everything Potfans the fire of 2d - hand embarrassment , but it does it so well . Rather than simply fawn the integral way through , I found myself laughing at the foolishness , just as incredulous as Adam often was at the direction things were going . To be sure , the filmmakes a bigger great deal out of things , perhaps exaggerate for the sake of the story . And while it may on occasion come off as doing too much or going on for too long , Dorf has plenty to say about relationship and ageing and the tool to say them .
The Everything Pot Has Incredible Cast Chemistry
The back-and-forth exchanges and banter truly make the film
With only four primary characters , and Gina Torres ’ funny , play - screw Gail popping in to see Rachel and Adam from next room access , The Everything Potmight have fallen asunder in less capable hand . But with Dorf ’s sure-footed focus and writing , and an particular cast , the film amount together quite nicely . It ’s warm and light , odd and sharp . But what truly makesThe Everything Potso memorable is the mold and their piquant chemical science . A clowning is reliant , in part , on actor who are game for anything and , with so much banter between them , their comedic timing is bring up by how well they mesh together onscreen .
I ca n’t say enough expert things about the cast ’s chemistry . The doer are delightful together , and they look like they ’re having a attack in their role .
I ca n’t say enough good matter about the cast ’s chemical science . The actors are delightful together , and they expect like they ’re having a flack in their roles . Edelstein is a peculiar standout , but even her character ’s wild and boundary - pushing actions would n’t be as entertaining without Griffin ’s gleeful comment and flabbergasted expressions . The couples make for off of each other incredibly well , and I ’m not certain the film would have work as well as it does without their magic spell , magnetism , and their ability to elate every fundamental interaction . thing go off the rail very quickly , and the cast of characters is remarkably good at keep up .
WhileThe Everything Potdoes get repetitive for a bit there with its exchanges and suspicions of infidelity , it bounce back preferably rather than subsequently . At a unruffled hour and 30 - minute runtime , the drollery does n’t outstay its welcome , digging deeper into its grouchy - generational fundamental interaction and relationship at different stages . With potent themes and a fabulous cast , Dorf has a winning comedy that offer compelling battle and fishes for laughs in all the ripe places .
The Everything Potpremiered at the 2024Tribeca Film Festival .
A comedy of errors ensues when empty nester Rachel ( Lisa Edelstein ) hurriedly send a talent to Charlie ( James Wolk ) , a former colleague , upon receiving his wedding ceremony invitation .
