Smiley Face

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Smiley Face is available in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome right now. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 332 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Anna Faris leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

There is a reason Smiley Face keeps coming up in conversation. Smiley Face gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Jane, a struggling but perpetually stoned actress, has a busy day ahead. She has several important tasks on her list, including buying more marijuana. Even though she already has a good start on the day's planned drug use, she eats her roommate's pot-laced cupcakes and embarks on a series of misadventures all over Los Angeles. Anna Faris and John Krasinski lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2007. The timing in Smiley Face is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Smiley Face is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Anna Faris sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.