(Published Oct. 18, PDI-Entertainment)
By Oliver M. Pulumbarit
It has yet to become really super and fun, but the new Rebel
Wilson sitcom “Super Fun Night” shows promise.
Created by the popular and witty Australian comedienne, the
show is about an underdog (and underachieving) lawyer, Kimmie Boubier, who
often goes out with her “besties” to unwind after work. As Kimmie, a New
Yorker, she speaks in an American accent convincingly.
The first episode also introduced a rival in fellow lawyer
Kendall (Kate Jenkinson), who is envious of Kimmie’s flirty friendship with the
boss’ son Richard (Kevin Bishop).
“Super Fun Night’s” executive producers include Wilson
and talk show host Conan O’Brien, among others. Wilson
previously appeared in the films “Bridesmaids” and “Pitch Perfect,” and hosted
the MTV Movie Awards last April.
The show’s humor mostly stems from the awkwardness of the
lead character and her best friends. Kimmie, the plus-size girl at the office,
is vocal about liking pastries and is afraid of public speaking. In the first
episode, her night out with friends at the piano bar was meant to be a break
from work, but conniving Kendall shows up to upstage her because Richard was
there.
Kimmie manages to muster up the courage to sing in front of
people—and as soon as she does, she gives a rousing rendition of Meatloaf’s
“I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That).” The uninvited Kendall ,
however, attempts to sabotage the number by singing some of the lines,
resulting in an unexpected sing-off.
“Super Fun Night” is actually quite simple and derivative,
so far. There’s obvious sexual tension between Kimmie and Richard; she and her
similarly uncool friends (played by Lauren Ash and Liza Lapira) go through some
potentially disastrous experiences weekly; her slim and ambitious rival
belittles her whenever possible.
But it has the potential to be truly different and, well,
rebellious. There’s already a mix of smart and risqué gags, and the show
successfully transmits a feel-good vibe. It also has a small and engagingly
quirky cast, and charming Wilson
gives much of herself to the less-than-subtle humor.
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