If You Loved Austin Powers, You'll Be Obsessed With This Kristen Wiig Comedy
If you've watched Austin Powers a thousand times (guilty!), this Kristen Wiig gem will have you cackling just as hard. It's the funniest comedy on Hulu right now.
Don't get me wrong, Austin Powers is iconic. It's a classic for a reason (or few reasons, to be exact). Its catchphrases, dance numbers, hilariously over-the-top villains are everything. But from time to time you need something new to shake things up and refresh your watchlist at the same time.
After a grueling day of nothing but work, your brain deserves more than just a rewatch. And the movie I’m going to talk about today might be just what you're looking for.
It's an unexpected, a little wild, and absolutely delightful film that'll make your day a little brighter.
The Ultimate Escape: Meet Barb and Star
We present to you Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021) where two middle-aged besties from the Midwest decide to ditch their comfort bubble for the first time ever and live their best lives in Florida. And boy, oh boy, do they live it up! Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo are absolutely a joy to watch, and their chemistry is pure comedic gold.
But hold on, that's not all the good stuff this movie has to offer. There's a totally bonkers evil villain who plans to destroy the resort with mosquitoes (yes, you read that right), Jamie Dornan breaking into a random musical number (absolutely killing it, by the way), and enough colorful outfits to get you inspired for the upcoming beach season.
Austin Powers Fans Will Feel Right at Home
You've probably already figured out why you may like this hidden gem. Like Austin Powers, Barb & Star is the perfect antidote to life's serious moments.
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Unlike other comedies that might rely on cynicism or mean-spirited jokes, Barb & Star is a movie that's wholesome but not boring, silly but surprisingly smart, and absolutely packed with quotable one-liners that won't let go of you or your bestie for weeks.
As one Redditor summed it up nicely:
“Give this movie a shot. I thought it would be awful and it's now honestly my favorite released film of the year so far and I can't remember the last time I laughed at a comedy movie this hard.”
Barb & Star are ready for the adventure of a lifetime, but the question remains: are you? If so, go to Hulu to experience the delight for yourself. I promise you, after seeing it, you'll wonder why more comedies don't dare to be this wonderfully weird.
