The Comedy isn't funny. It isn't meant to be funny. The Comedy is actually a little disturbing, and I have been somewhat haunted by it since seeing it last week.
I don't think the Comedy is just an indictment on "hipsters" as a lot of critics have said, but more broadly directed at any people with tendencies toward cynicism, sarcasm and despair.... and heavy drinking. I could relate to a certain degree, and I've been a little more self-aware of these things since seeing the film. I did not enjoy watching The Comedy, but I do (highly) recommend it.
*As a side note, to address the misogyny remarks I've seen around the web: The only way this movie could possibly be perceived as misogynistic (or offensive in any way) is if the viewer makes the mistake of thinking they're supposed to like these characters. They are clearly meant to be loathed by us.
I don't think the Comedy is just an indictment on "hipsters" as a lot of critics have said, but more broadly directed at any people with tendencies toward cynicism, sarcasm and despair.... and heavy drinking. I could relate to a certain degree, and I've been a little more self-aware of these things since seeing the film. I did not enjoy watching The Comedy, but I do (highly) recommend it.
*As a side note, to address the misogyny remarks I've seen around the web: The only way this movie could possibly be perceived as misogynistic (or offensive in any way) is if the viewer makes the mistake of thinking they're supposed to like these characters. They are clearly meant to be loathed by us.