Storyline
So, Jeff Goldblum, yeah, that Jeff Goldblum, just ditches the glitz of Hollywood for, wait for it—a regional theater gig in Pittsburgh. And not just any gig, either. He’s starring in The Music Man, but here’s the kicker: his new girlfriend’s in it with him. The whole thing gets this weirdly charming treatment from co-directors Bradley and LaBrache. They kind of blur the lines between a straight-up documentary and a totally bonkers improv parody. It’s got this deadpan energy that just sneaks up on you—one minute you’re thinking, “Is this for real?” and the next you’re cracking up because it’s all so self-aware. The movie’s not afraid to poke fun at itself, or at the whole idea of “serious acting” in a tiny theater with a Hollywood star slumming it for love. The behind-the-scenes awkwardness? Chef’s kiss. It’s like everyone’s just barely holding it together, but that’s exactly what makes it so watchable. Genuinely funny, surprisingly sharp, and kind of sweet in a sideways way.
