In Sisters (2015) Amy Poehler and Tina Fey play Kate and Maura Ellis, two dysfunctional adult sisters with fond memories of their child hood. After discovering their parents have sold their childhood home, the two decide to have one last epic house party, cleverly named Ellis Island. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will go down in history as one of the great comedic duos like Martin and Lewis, Lemmon and Mathau, Bing and Bob Hope. Sisters is the long awaited comedy film paring of the two since Baby Mama (2008). There is a chemistry between the two that is undeniable. Weather its co-hosting SNL, the Golden Globes, or appearances on Jimmy Fallon, the two work comedy magic together. Fey usually playing strait man to Poehler's wackier characters. So my question is, why mess with the formula? In Sisters there is a reversal of roles, Fey is the screw up and Poehler the strait laced. I am sure in putting this film together the question was asked, "Why can't Tina be the screw up for once". Unfortunately Tina, you have painted yourself into a bit of a corner and you are now typecast as the smart, wise cracking, sarcastic, professional. Much in the way we all love to see Poehler wheels off wacky. Raunchy dialogue and reckless abandon fits on her about as poorly as the dresses the two try on in one very funny scene. The miss match doesn't derail the comedy by any means. There are far too many brilliantly cast supporting characters to keep the laughs on track. From John Leguizamo, to Diane Wiest, to other SNL alum like Kate Mckinnon, Rachel Dratch, Mya Rudolph and Bobby Moynihan. I would have liked to see more of Kate Mckinnon, but was pleasantly surprised by a very funny over the top performance by Moynihan. And the award for best comic cameo in several movies goes to John Cena. Cena has garnered many hilarious roles this past year in films like Train Wreck (2015), Daddy's Home (2015) and now Sisters. I'm not sure if he is ready to headline his own comedy, but he has yet to disappoint. If you were a fan of Neighbors (2014) or Stepbrother (2008), sisters has a similar feel. The adults refusing to grow up, the not as good as we once were type laughs are the classically funny reoccurring themes. Two great comics at the top of their game. I think in the long run on Netflix, DVD and cable the laughs give this film quote-ability and re-watch-ability. All in all, good for some laughs if it's your turn to pick.
Review of Sisters
