Despite recent anxieties about the state of comedic filmmaking, the ⁣past eight months ⁤have offered a surprisingly strong lineup of laugh-out-loud movies. While the heyday of directors like Judd Apatow may have passed, with talents like Seth Rogen and Jason Segel focusing on television projects, genuinely funny films like Friendship, The Naked Gun, and the upcoming Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie are proving that cinema ⁣still ⁢has a vibrant comedic pulse. Now, Splitsville joins this ⁢extraordinary roster, delivering a relentlessly funny experience that feels like a return to the comedic heights of 2007.

From the creative team behind the 2018 festival favorite The Climb, Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin present Splitsville, a story of two deeply dissatisfied couples who unexpectedly ⁣find new perspectives‍ on love and life through ‍a ‍foray into unintentional polyamory.

The film centers on Carey (Marvin) ⁤and Ashley ⁤(Adria Arjona), a couple on the brink of divorce, ‍depicted in a hilariously outrageous opening sequence featuring a memorable visual gag. Their breakup coincides with⁢ a planned visit to Paul (Covino) and julie (Dakota Johnson), a wealthier couple⁣ who have already embraced an open marriage.

Though, ⁢contentment remains elusive for everyone involved. As‍ the narrative unfolds, Carey finds himself‍ entangled with Julie, while Paul attempts a clumsy act of revenge by pursuing Ashley. The film skillfully navigates the complexities of these shifting dynamics, exploring Ashley’s own romantic pursuits and the surprising friendships Carey forms with her revolving cast of partners.

Dakota Johnson is particularly remarkable as Julie, arguably ⁢even better⁤ than her performance in⁤ last year’s hit Man. She transcends the typical ⁣”femme fatale” archetype, adding layers of emotional vulnerability that elevate the comedic timing of her lines. by the time all‍ four characters ⁤are ‍caught in a chaotic ‍sequence involving an impromptu sexual encounter, a children’s birthday party, and a professional mentalist (played with superb stammering delivery by Succession‘s Nicholas Braun), Splitsville fully lives up to its name. Expect to laugh ⁢until your sides ache,and perhaps even‍ rediscover your appreciation⁤ for comedy on the big screen.