There is a real tension throughout this movie between making a genuine and affecting statement about body image and its position in that weird realm of ridiculous stereotypical female movie fantasy, with both aspects creating problems for each other. A little reminiscent of What Women Want, the whole scenario is of course ridiculous and leads to a lot of nonsensical events, but the core issue is handled with some thoughtfulness and awareness. This is very much the Amy Schumer show, just about proving that Trainwreck was not a one-off, and she occasionally nails a scene or a speech with real impact and emotion, but there are many times that the delivery feels rather off-time or underpowered, suggesting that a tighter script (and less improvisation?) might be in order. I Feel Pretty is therefore sometimes funny and sometimes thought-provoking, but it remains a strangely inconsistent viewing experience.
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