Mike Birbiglia, that talented actor/writer/director of Sleepwalk With Me, with a kind face that's simultaneously full of self doubt and hope, returns with a moving and funny drama about a group of improv performers in New York City. As the troupe known as "The Commune" faces everyday challenges both on stage and off, we are reminded how difficult is to climb up the tall and wobbly entertainment ladder without alienating the friends that helped one get there in the first place. Keegan-Michael Key, from MADtv fame, plays Jack, Commune member who's been promoted to Weekend Live (fictional version of Saturday Night Live). His overnight stardom is both a blessing and a curse, a luxury his girlfriend Sam wants no part of herself. Don't Think Twice is hilarious and heartfelt, and the script, much like its storyline, feels like a product of improvisation by talented people whose ears for writing are as good - if not better - than their performing skills.
B+
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