Full of It

Right now you can watch Full of It on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 143 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Ryan Pinkston's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Full of It is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Full of It land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. A teenager tells outrageous lies at his new high school, only to have them suddenly come true. Ryan Pinkston and Kate Mara lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2007. Full of It earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Full of It. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Ryan Pinkston's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.