"Quiz Lady" is the sort of film that you may find yourself craving for its unapologetic embrace of the absurd.
Director: Jessica Yu
Rating: 7/10
"Quiz Lady" (2023) is a funny movie that keeps you on your toes. It's mainly because the two main actresses are so good together. They play sisters with a real bond, making the movie both touching and engaging. You'll like this film for its fun and silly parts, not because it makes you think a lot.
At the heart of the film are two perfectly matched actresses whose on-screen chemistry is undeniable. They portray sisters with a bond that is as sweet as it is believable, infusing the movie with a core of authenticity that is both engaging and endearing. It is their relationship that becomes the emotional anchor of the story, drawing the audience into a very silly, yet peculiarly comforting cinematic experience. This movie starts with a fun idea. It's about a wild quiz show that helps fix the relationship between two sisters who haven't been close. But, the story can be a little rough. Sometimes the jokes are kind of plain and might not stick in your mind. Still, there are a few surprises that keep things interesting.
"Quiz Lady" isn't trying to be super smart with its humor. Instead, it's just trying to make you laugh and feel something, which it does a good job at. The quiz show part of the story is more than just a fun idea; it helps bring the sisters and their families closer. However, as the story unfolds, the predictability of the genre's tropes becomes apparent. There are moments when "Quiz Lady" seems to be on the verge of becoming something more—hinting at a darker exploration of childhood trauma through its comedy. Sadly, these hints never fully materialized into the deeper narrative that might have set the film apart.
To wrap it up, "Quiz Lady" is a movie with a lot of charm and warmth. The actresses do a great job of keeping you interested. But the movie doesn't explore some of the tougher jokes as much as it could, which would have made it even better. It's a nice movie, but it feels like it could have been more. Even with its flaws, "Quiz Lady" reminds us that a bit of fun can sometimes be just what we need.
