There’s not a lot that we ask of our comedy films these days – as an audience, we want to have fun, and we want to be entertained. Most comedy can do that in short bursts, but one of the things comedy has been lacking (as of late) is one of the most important components of really enjoying the movie – restraint. Most movies are willing to try anything and everything to make their audience let loose at least a giggle, no matter how gross, raunchy, or controversial. Sometimes a lack of restraint can work – sometimes everything is funny because of how it is delivered, no matter how tasteless the actual joke is. In the case of Game Night, however, restraint is why the comedy works. The cast works together wonderfully and the jokes hit the way they should, not because they are wild and shoot for whatever they think will be funny, but because they are planned, coordinated, and know exactly when to stop themselves, keeping jokes both funny and tasteful. Game Night is a good night, a fun night, and definitely one that could inspire some game nights of your own.
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