Screwball comedies feel like a nostalgic treat, and JESS PLUS NONE expertly captures the formula. The movie follows Jess, a reluctant maid of honor, as she navigates her best friend's "middle of the woods" wedding, facing her ex-girlfriend, a successful college friend, a gay friend with his new partner, and past mistakes. Starring Abby Miller, Matt Walsh, and Rory O'Malley, the film balances tones and offers a relatable, flawed protagonist trying her best. The result is a screwball comedy with a contemporary twist, guaranteed to elicit both laughter and cringing.
Jess Plus None
A maid-of-honor is forced to re-examine her life choices when she's reunited with her perfect ex-girlfriend and high-achieving college friends at an unconventional wedding in the woods.