Mack & Rita Review - An Unspired Body Swap Comedy
Mack (Elizabeth Lail) describes herself as a "old soul," which is jargon for someone who enjoys reading but isn't up on the latest trends in slang and clothing. Mack, who was raised by her grandmother, grew up admiring all the quirky and amusing characteristics of older ladies. She wants to be a serious writer who isn't forced by her influencer-obsessed agent to compromise her integrity in order to accept brand sponsorships. Mack, who is yearning to slow time down and experience the sensation of calm that older women have, gets her wish when she lies in a tanning bed that has been modified, turning her into Diane Keaton.
Madeline Walter and Paul Welsh's screenplay does a good job of expressing Mack's worry. Being a "old soul" can be code for any number of superficial quirks, but many individuals are having trouble adjusting to life in the wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital age. When the movie tries to be profound and forgets to be funny, it loses its focus. The body-swap situation, despite jokes about a 30-year-old man skateboarding, tries to challenge the idea that one is never "too old" for anything. Although the message is heartfelt, the movie could have gone in a different direction by merely embracing the ridiculousness of the body swap and having Mack embrace her bizarre new life without reservation.
Keaton is obviously enjoying himself, much more so than Taylour Paige (playing Carla), who delivers her lines with a tightened jaw and an expression in her eyes that implies she might not want to be in this situation. Heavy hitters make up the rest of the cast, although they aren't given anything to do or play with. Elizabeth Lail contributes by portraying the eccentric author before to change, positioning Keaton to take the dramatic acting turns she is accustomed to giving. Keaton looks to be a perfect fit for this character. rita displays every characteristic that has been associated with Keaton, including her perpetually aggravated voice, her extreme awkwardness, her humour, and her general exuberance. It is soon apparent that Keaton is entertaining in a movie that falls short of her calibre.
A Golden Girls-style comedy like Mack & rita could have been able to replace the void the series left. With a fully committed ensemble cast, Book Club was stronger at communicating its message and being entertaining. It will thankfully have a sequel. On the other hand, despite Keaton's herculean efforts to create something that not only delights her but also entertains everyone, Mack & rita is an uninspiring comedy with excellent intentions that falls flat.