No Hard Feelings harkens back to the age of 2000’s Apatow comedies and while the formula works in large part thanks to Jennifer Lawrence’s fantastic performance, the movie’s high points come during its emotional moments rather than its comedic moments.

Jennifer Lawrence proved she is one of the few true movie stars we have left in today’s world as she Carrie’s No Hard Feelings on her back. She delivers a laugh out loud hilarious, yet very emotional performance that is easily some of the Oscar winner’s finest work to date.

Oddly enough, it’s the emotional aspects of the film that shine the brightest. The characters are quite well developed throughout the 90 minute runtime and I found myself sympathizing with them often. The chemistry between Jennifer Lawrence and newcomer Andrew Barth Feldman elevate these moments to feel more realistic and extremely wholesome at times.

The comedic elements of the film were extremely hit and miss for me. I found myself cringing more than laughing but when the comedy lands, it’s extremely effective and had myself and the audience roaring with laughter. However, it missed more than it hit and it ultimately brings down the film.

The film’s pacing and story fall apart by the end of the third act. Unfortunately, the plot of hiring a woman to “date” your son can only get you so far. The film becomes an emotional and semi comedic slog by the end and doesn’t justify the use of its 90 minute runtime.

Overall, No Hard Feelings is the perfect date night film. It’s going to be a perennial hit on Netflix some day and audiences will get a kick out of Jennifer Lawrence’s fantastic acting chops