Isn’t It Romanticis striking similar shades to this year’s earlier Amy Schumer comedyI Feel Pretty, only it’s not garnering the same kind of controversy. Rebel Wilson stars in the movie as a young woman who has become disillusioned with love only to find herself trapped in a romantic comedy. Today, Warner Bros. has released the first trailer.
Isn’t It Romanticlooks harmless enough, and is quick to call out its own gay stereotypes as part of the plot before anyone gets too riled up. It’s a true storybook romance in every sense of the word. It’s a romantic comedy about being trapped in a cliched romantic comedy. They don’t make many any more, but these so-called ‘chick-flicks’ used to be the bread and butter of the 80s and 90s cinematic landscape. Only in 2018, you can’t really say chick flick any more. And the term pink movie is equally frowned upon.
Rebel Wilsonis headliningIsn’t It Romantic, much like Bobcat Goldthwait headlinedHot to Trotafter serving as the MVP for quite a few Warner Bros. comedies back in the 80s. This is also a Warner Bros. comedy. Let’s just hopeIsn’t It Romanticworks out better for Rebel thanHot to Trotdid for poor Bobcat, who went onto become one of cinema’s most prolific and exciting indie filmmakers.
Rebel Wilson made her name known with a very memorable role inBride’s Maids, playing Kristen Wiig’s roommate. She then went onto star in the smash hitPitch Perfectand its two blockbuster sequels as well as one of the few true romantic comedies released in recent yearsHow To Be Single.
Joining Rebel here isLiam HemsworthofHunger Gamesfame. Also turning up is Adam Devine, who starred alongside Rebel Wilson in the first twoPitch Perfectmovies. The pair also shared screen time in the fan-favoriteWorkaholicsepisode that had the TeleAmeriCorps gang visiting a Juggalo gathering.
Rounding out this fine ensemble of talented comedic actors is the hugely popularPriyanka Chopra, who played the bad guy inBaywatch. Todd Strauss-Schulson directs this movie. He is best known for his work onA Very Harold & Kumar 3D ChristmasandThe Final Girls.
The story follows New York City architect Natalie (Rebel Wilson), who works hard to get noticed at her job. But she is more likely to be asked to deliver coffee and bagels than to design the city’s next skyscraper. And if things weren’t bad enough, Natalie, a lifelong cynic when it comes to love, has an encounter with a mugger that renders her unconscious, waking to discover that her life has suddenly become her worst nightmare, a romantic comedy, and she is the leading lady.
Liam Hemsworth steps into play Blake, a handsome client who begins courting Natalie in a means to get her out of her Rom-Com nightmare.Adam DeVineplays the earnest best friend, Josh. And Priyanka Chopra trades herBaywatchbad guy for a yoga ambassador named Isabella.
Erin Cardillo, Dana Fox & Katie Silberman, and Paula Pell wrote this fantasy comedy, with Gina Matthews & Grant Scharbo producing. The movie was shot in and around New York City to give it an authentic vibe.Isn’t It Romanticwill slide into theaters on Valnetine’s Day 2019. You can check out the charming trailer direct from
