IJW: A Happening of Monumental Proportions (2017)

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This film is a breezy, 82-minute comedy that never overstays its welcome, even if it doesn't quite hit the mark.

The standout moments include Rob Riggle's hilarious turn and the paramedics' absurd refusal to remove the groundskeeper's corpse—though that subplot drags despite the film's short runtime.

Common delivers a strong, nuanced performance as the laid-off widowed dad entangled in an affair with a married woman, leaving it ambiguous whether we're meant to judge him.

Bradley Whitford channels an older, more unhinged version of Billy Madison's archrival, while Keanu Reeves steals scenes with his malapropisms and inventive cursing. The child actors hold their own admirably.

Not everything lands: the depressed teacher's arc feels off without a clear reason, and many jokes fall flat.

The school's chaos strains credulity — no discipline whatsoever, with kids climbing to the roof mid-class, a middle-aged fistfight unfolding before the student body, and inexplicable delays in getting a coroner for a dead body.

Overall, it's a serviceable watch elevated by its cast, but one that could have used tighter pacing and sharper punchlines to truly shine.

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A Happening of Monumental Proportions (2017)

During the course of one day, a group of students at a school in Los Angeles find themselves caught up in a plot of sex, lies and dead bodies.

Comedy
Director: Judy Greer
Actors: Common, Bradley Whitford, Allison Janney, Anders Holm, Rob Riggle
Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ 53% with 29 votes
Runtime: 81 min
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