UglyDolls

UglyDolls is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Stan, and in the US on Philo and Amebatv Amazon Channel, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Kelly Clarkson sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, UglyDolls earns its spot. UglyDolls does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll friends discover Perfection -- a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world to find the love of a child. Kelly Clarkson and Janelle Monáe lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2019. What keeps UglyDolls from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, UglyDolls respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Kelly Clarkson 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.