The admissions department of the modern American University is in dire need of lampooning. It’s just a truth. But will Admission be that lampooning? Probably not. This film looks too “from the heart;” predisposed to not have wacky cocaine adventures and blackmail. But hey, that ain’t necessarily a bad thing. This movie actually looks pretty good. Even if it’s not the Animal House/Office Space/Election of Admissions department movies, Admission will be a solid comedy.
Tina Fey is stretching her wings here. You can tell. It starts off like a typical Tina Fey role — awkward, successful career woman trying to have it all. But then, with the introduction of her teenage son, it becomes new territory for her. Tina Fey, to my knowledge, has never had a teenager in a movie before. This will give her access to whole new levels of drama. And I mean, let’s face it, Fey rarely opts into bad comedies. Also Paul Rudd, I mean, come on: always a great romantic counterpoint.
I give this film three stars. It’s my bet that in the coming decades Tina Fey is going to really take off as a reputable actress. It all starts here. Without the demanding schedule of 30 Rock she’ll get to take more and more interesting roles. She could even be the first SNL member to win an acting academy award (sorry Bill Murray) and I can’t wait.
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