Is This Thing On? Review: An Intimate, Brilliantly Acted Comedy-Drama

Is This Thing On? tells the deeply moving and funny story of a recently separated husband and father finding emotional catharsis as a stand-up comedian. Will Arnett catapults into awards contention with an honest and unfiltered performance that strikes a heartfelt nerve. We also see the perspective of his soon-to-be ex-wife, brilliantly portrayed by Laura Dern, as she also faces the challenge of going on alone. How do you find individual purpose when you’ve spent decades growing a family with a committed partner? They both soon discover that the ties that bind aren’t easily cut, as the issues that forced them apart are addressed in a surprising way.

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