Some Kind of Wonderful

Some Kind of Wonderful is currently streaming in Australia on BINGE, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. With 545 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Eric Stoltz's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on BINGE and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Some Kind of Wonderful is worth clearing space for. Some Kind of Wonderful does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Keith Nelson, an artsy high school outcast, tries to land a date with popular girl Amanda Jones with some help from his tomboy best friend, Watts. However, Watts realizes she likes Keith as more than just a friend and tries to convince him to stop pursuing Amanda. Matters are further complicated when Keith's invitation draws the ire of Amanda's rich yet snobby ex-boyfriend, Hardy Jenns, who makes plans to get even. Eric Stoltz and Mary Stuart Masterson lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1987. What keeps Some Kind of Wonderful from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Some Kind of Wonderful. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Eric Stoltz anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.