Man Up

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Man Up is available in the UK on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel right now. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 1,067 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Simon Pegg's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Man Up arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Man Up from the crowd. A 34 year old single woman, Nancy, hung-over again, exhausted by the endless fruitless set ups by her friends, traveling across London to toast another 10 years of her parent's successful happy magical marriage runs in with a 40 year old divorcee, Jack, who mistakes her for his 24 year old blind date. Nancy, deciding to go with it, happens to hop on the most chaotic yet hilarious journey of her life which neither of them will ever forget. Simon Pegg and Lake Bell lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2015. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Man Up holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. 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 Man Up. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Simon Pegg's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.