Wait, ‘No Hard Feelings’ is based on a true story? – Gudstory

don’t feel bad put at the end Jennifer Lawrence At the center of a raunchy comedy, and the Oscar winner did not disappoint. director gene stupnitskyThe film centers on Maddie (Lawrence), a broke 32-year-old Uber driver who answers a Craigslist ad from two desperate parents looking for a beautiful girl to raise their awkward, college-going son, Percy. Looking for a girl.Andrew Barth Feldman) in exchange for the Buick. Sounds a little crazy, doesn’t it? Well, apparently it’s not as far-fetched as one might think, and Lawrence recently revealed at CinemaCon that its central idea don’t feel bad Was actually based on a true story.

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On the verge of losing her house, Maddie comes across an interesting job listing: helicopter parents looking for someone to bring their introverted 19-year-old son out of his shell before college. He has one summer to make it a man or die trying.

release date

23 June 2023

director

gene stupnitsky

mold

Jennifer Lawrence, Laura Benanti, Natalie Morales, Ebon Moss-Bachrach

rating

R

Order

103 minutes

main style

comedy

styles

comedy

‘No Hard Feelings’ is based on a Craigslist ad

Although it may seem strange, the basis of don’t feel bad It was inspired by an actual Craigslist ad seen by one of the film’s producers, naomi odenkirk, Odenkirk told ET that while searching unsuccessfully for something completely different on Craigslist, she came across the site’s “Casual Encounters” section (which, for better or worse, is now a place for 19-year-old virgins and their disappointed parents. not available) . He then discovered a “fossil Craigslist ad”, which served as inspiration. don’t feel badShared it with a fellow creator mark provisieroAnd when he pitched the idea to director Gene Stupnitsky, the rest was hilarious, hilarious history.

Stupnitsky read an ad from two parents who were looking for an attractive, kind, twenty-something to take their son out in exchange for a car, and wondered what kind of woman would take him up on the offer. Will go. She immediately thought of her good friend Jennifer Lawrence, reached out to her, and submitted her Craigslist ad. Lawrence “died laughing” and Stupnitsky and John Phillips Have to work on a script. In an interview, Jennifer Lawrence told the Hot Ones host shaun evans She wasn’t even looking for acting when she got the script four years ago. However, she said it was the funniest thing she had ever read and they just wanted to make the film as quickly as possible. So obviously, we have this raunchy sex comedy to thank for bringing J.Law back to the big screen.

Jennifer Lawrence’s ‘No Hard Feelings’ character is fictional

Whereas don’t feel bad It may have its roots in reality, it’s still largely fictional. As far as anyone knows, no one ever responded to the Craigslist ad, hence Lawrence’s character, Maddie, as well as the portrayal of teenage Percy and his parents (Matthew Broderick And Laura Benanti), are completely formed. Therefore, every crazy thing that happens throughout the film is also imaginary – including the naked car ride and the punch to the throat.

bad comedy don’t feel bad It begins with Maddie struggling to pay her bills so she can afford to stay at her late mother’s house. When her car is repossessed and her well-paying Uber gig is no longer an option, she’s short on cash and out of luck (if only Uber-rollerblading were a thing). Cue Maddy’s best friend (Natalie Morales) An ad was put out on Craigslist from two helicopter parents who were looking for a nice, pretty woman, in her mid to late twenties, who could boost their nerd son’s self-esteem and go to Princeton. Before giving him some important life experience. Decline. Although slightly older (give or take ten years) than the ad’s target demographic, Maddie desperately needs a Buick The program is being offered as a payment option.

She answers the ad, wears her tightest, pinkest dress, and after meeting her generous parents, heads to the animal shelter to meet her new young boyfriend. Percy is a timid, lovable 19-year-old boy who spends his days hiding in his room and playing video games when he’s not volunteering at the animal shelter and hanging out with rehabilitated dogs. As Maddy plays all her best tricks on the unsuspecting teen, The two begin to form a real bond., and Maddie discovers the depth of Percy’s worries and the charming young man beneath them. Although Percy eventually finds out about the trick and is angry, he eventually reconciles with both his parents and Maddy, and the film ends with Maddy taking him to Princeton as they both Leave home for a much-needed fresh start.

‘No Hard Feelings’ is the heartfelt, passionate comedy that Jennifer Lawrence needed

don’t feel bad It’s a ridiculously dirty movie, but it wouldn’t work if it wasn’t full of heart. Although it is hidden behind the profanity-laden guise of late-night sex comedy, don’t feel bad Highlights complex topics, like dealing with intense bullying or moving on after tragedy. While at first glance it seems like there should be a clear villain in the film, whether it’s overbearing parents or an adult woman trying to get a 19-year-old girl into bed, don’t feel bad There really aren’t any bad people. While many of us would kill our parents if we found out they made online mating calls for us, Percy’s parents really want their son to be happy, no matter how depraved his methods. May not be.

Similarly, Maddie isn’t stupid and doesn’t violate Percy’s boundaries., instead he learned to care deeply for her and eventually became the friend she always needed. Even when she’s behaving completely inappropriately (like having a naked fight with teenagers on the beach or trying to seduce Percy when he’s clearly not ready to have sex) , then it’s clear that the film is not condemning his actions, but using them as one. It goes to show how much Maddie evolves over the course of the film – while also making us cry laughing.

As we enjoy Lawrence’s brilliant foray into the wonderful world of raunchy comedy, we can appreciate the humble beginnings where it all began, with two concerned parents on Craigslist, and a bizarrely inappropriate , but ultimately ends up crying for help in a well-intentioned attempt to get to his son. Alas, it seems as if the ad that started it all is lost in the darkest corners of Craigslist, but thankfully someone took a look and thought of Jennifer Lawrence.

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