Trainwreck (2015)
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A hard-drinking magazine columnist finds herself falling for a prominent orthopedic surgeon while struggling with her own chaotic lifestyle.
The story
Amy Townsend is a heavy-drinking, over-sexed party girl working as a columnist for a men's magazine in New York City. Her boss assigns her to write an article about a prominent orthopedic surgeon, Aaron Conners. While interviewing him, Amy finds herself drawn to him, leading to a night together that complicates her self-imposed rules about relationships. As she navigates her feelings for Aaron, she must also contend with her complicated family dynamics and her own personal habits, all while trying to maintain her professional standing and personal identity.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In 1992, Gordon Townsend tells his daughters Amy and Kim that monogamy is unrealistic. Twenty-three years later, Amy is a promiscuous columnist in NYC dating a gym-addict named Steven. Her boss, Dianna, assigns her to interview orthopedic surgeon Aaron Conners. After a night of drinking and sex, Amy panics and tries to break it off, but Aaron insists they date. Amy eventually falls for him, but their relationship is tested by her father's health issues and a falling out with her sister, Kim. After her father dies, Amy and Kim have a heated argument. Later, Amy misses a luncheon for Aaron due to a work call, leading to a major fight where Aaron suggests a break. After a bizarre sexual encounter with a 16-year-old intern leads to Amy being fired, Aaron receives an intervention from friends, including LeBron James, who urge him to fix things with Amy. Amy decides to change her life, clears her alcohol, and publishes her story on Aaron in Vanity Fair. Finally, at a game at Madison Square Garden, she tells Aaron she wants to make their relationship work, and they profess their love.
- First release year
- 2015
- Runtime (minutes)
- 125
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Judd Apatow
- Writers
- Amy Schumer · writer; Amy Schumer · starring
- Cast and characters
- Amy Schumer · Amy Townsend; Bill Hader · Dr. Aaron Conners; Brie Larson · Kim Townsend; Colin Quinn · Gordon Townsend; John Cena · Steven; Tilda Swinton · Dianna; LeBron James · himself; Vanessa Bayer · Nikki
- Genres
- romantic comedy; sex comedy
- Themes
- monogamy vs. casual sex; family dynamics; personal growth; professional ambition
- Tone and mood
- raunchy; fierce; sweet; biting
- Premise and plot tags
- rom-com; sex comedy; writer protagonist; father-daughter relationship
- Source material / true-story basis
- an amplified and comedic version of Amy Schumer's own past
- Content notes
- R-rated
- Reception
- The film received positive reviews from critics, praising the performances of Schumer, Hader, and James, while also praising the screenplay. It was noted for its sharp humor and relatable characters.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 84% · review count: 286; Metacritic · score: 75 · scale: 100 · review count: 45
- Awards and nominations
- Golden Globe Awards · Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · nominated; Golden Globe Awards · Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · nominated; Writers Guild of America Award · Best Original Screenplay · nominated
- Production trivia
- The film was based on an amplified and comedic version of Amy Schumer's own past.; Principal photography began in New York City.; The film was released on the same day as Ant-Man in the United States and Canada.
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