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Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
2021 107 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.6
Comedy
Director: Josh Greenbaum
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Description
The story of best friends Barb and Star, who leave their small midwestern town for the first time to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, where they soon find themselves tangled up in adventure, love, and a villain’s evil plot to kill everyone in town.
Starring
Kristen Wiig
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Annie Mumolo
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Jamie Dornan
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Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021
— Best On-Screen Duo
Key opinion
Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar is a surreal and eccentric comedy that relies heavily on the quirky chemistry between its two leads. While some viewers appreciate its absurd originality and memorable moments, others find the narrative substance thin and the plot structure disjointed.
| Acting | Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo display a strong, infectious chemistry that effectively anchors the film's eccentric tone. | |
| Originality | The film succeeds as a bold, original entry in the comedy genre, distinct from standard low-brow humor. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative lacks emotional depth and struggles with a thin, loosely constructed plot that feels stretched over its runtime. | |
| Humor | The film's humor is divisive; it is praised for its rapid-fire, absurd spontaneity by some, while others feel the spy-parody elements and domestic jokes frequently fall flat. |