"The Soul of the company" ("Life of the Party") is a stable, sometimes funny, relaxing picture. You don't have to strain yourself too much during the session, especially if you take into account the fact that this is a comedy. Grab plenty of popcorn to eat up the long pauses between jokes.
The film is quite accurate for family viewing. Your loved ones will be satisfied, I say from my own experience. Especially if they can't compare the work with the actress' previous films. But the modern generation knows what it's all about. When you hear Melissa McCarthy's name, you immediately see "Spy," "Armed and Dangerous," "Ghostbusters," "Catch a crook if you can." The comedy was directed by McCarthy's husband, Ben Felkone. He tried so hard to bring the level that we are used to seeing closer, but not very successfully. To be honest, it's unusual to realize that the result did not meet expectations.
What is necessary to start a story? Or even more precisely, who? That's right, there is a man. Is the dream imperfect? Who doesn't have it? A family drama in particular? It's in full swing. So, the quiet life of a forty-year-old woman ended unexpectedly for herself. Diana Miles was abandoned by her husband and went to his mistress (a standard slender blonde). The world would cease to exist, but not for our heroine. She does not despair, but takes full advantage of all the advantages of a free life. She decides to realize a once-forgotten dream - to graduate from college and get a degree in archaeology. It would be a breath of fresh air in her new life, the life of a single mother.
Miles showed her first impression at the new college - a non-standard student (glasses, hairstyle from the 90s, a funny sweater). A little time is enough for her to become one of the students. Noisy parties, alcohol, drugs, intimate relationships: nothing human. However, without one "but" there will be no continuation in this story either. The daughter of the main character, Maddy, is not thrilled with what is happening. Her peers mock and laugh at her. However, maternal love will overcome all evil and subsequently the daughter accepts the fact that her mother is now a classmate.
Throughout the film, Scala-Di (this is the nickname given to Diana by the girls) tries to become "her own". But, it looks a bit awkward on the screen. But if in "Spy" an unusual profession allowed to show a lot of spectacular and unusual moments, then in here a loose mom surrounded by young students and tough guys looks frankly ridiculous. Especially if you remember about the "romance" of a woman with a 20-year-old guy who was in love with her. What a sight, not for the faint of heart. Of course, this guy is the first handsome guy in the university, but why would he have uninteresting peers when such a valuable "specimen" appeared? It was probably supposed to be an episode that should be laughed at during the film, but it didn't make the right impression. The one who was really very funny was Helen. The girl who was an Instagram star thanks to her 8-year coma. In my opinion, she played most of the key moments. And not only in the development of the plot, but also in the funny moments.
There are a lot of meaningless dialogues, and in complete silence. There is no background music, no conversations, no household sounds. And most of the events take place indoors. Walls, walls, walls... It's a little depressing and gray.
A good moral line can be distinguished from the general plot, which is important for family viewing. First of all, it is the relationship between parents and children. We need to support each other, no matter what life challenges we face. Diana's friend Kristin handled it perfectly. She never once left her friend and added funny moments to the main piggy bank. Her place in the film is quite interesting.
The only thing left to applaud is the main character and Melissa McCarthy's performance. She got the most out of Diana's image and showed it to the audience. Her acting is light, believable, and unsurpassed. And her crazy dance at the party will be remembered for a long time.
Conclusion
If you make a total and give a grade, then I would give a solid three on a five-point scale. Really funny moments can be counted on the fingers of one hand. The plot is very weak, and even the appearance of singer Christina Aguilera can't change anything. Sometimes it feels like everything is happening too slowly. And most of the humor has already been shown in the trailer. But this is exactly the kind of movie where you can relax. I hope Melissa McCarthy's future comedic work will be more successful. Registration with the code takes minimal time and brings maximum value. The main advantage is the increased size of the sports bonus on the first deposit. Right after entering, you activate megapari promo code up to $130 + up to $1800 casino package and 290 free spins. These funds open wide opportunities for both sports betting and casino entertainment from day one.