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The King of Staten Island (2020) Review

Prince of New York

  • Chris Carter Chris Carter
  • June 8, 2020
  • 2 Minute Read
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Score: 7 / 10

Judd Apatow has shown a certain degree of finesse when it comes to dramedies. Although he’s mostly known for all-out comedic gut-busters, Funny People has been stuck in my mind for ages, just like some of the heavier overarching themes of projects like Trainwreck and Knocked Up. Now he’s at it again with Pete Davidson and Marisa Tomei, an unlikely mother and son duo that works better than you’d expect at first glance.

Like so many dramedies before it, this is a story of arrested development. Pete Davidson’s character as familiar as his simple name: “Scott.” You’ve probably seen Scott before somewhere throughout your life, living at home and unsure of what they need to truly make them happy. Throughout the course of this sometimes overly long two hour and change project, you’ll see him slowly figure things out. That’s the movie.

Some might call Scott a loser, but the writers are careful to ensure that he’s likable and relatable; with the shadow of the death of his father nearly two decades earlier looming over him. Having struggled with depression, Davidson lends some authenticity to the role (and even helped with the script, basing it on an alternative version of his life). Marisa Tomei also has so much experience as an overburdened human being at this point it comes naturally: she’s fantastic.

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Final Thoughts:

Pete Davidson lends his personal strife to The King of Staten Island, which helps elevate its so-so and uneven flow.
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The King of Staten Island

Director(s): Judd Apatow
Cast: Pete Davidson, Bel Powley, Ricky Velez, Lou Wilson
Running Time: 136 min

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