Is This Thing On?

  • Comedy
  • Drama
12/19/2025
121
R

Storyline

As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.

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  • msbreviews

    FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/is-this-thing-on-review/

    "Is This Thing On? is the unexpected festival gem that demonstrates Bradley Cooper's masterful control over the form and heart of the story.

    It's a film that surprises with its authenticity, balancing raw humor with sincere pain thanks to the brilliant performances of Will Arnett and Laura Dern. Visually enriched by the intimate cinematography of Matthew Libatique, the movie teaches us that art can be our most honest cry.

    A warm, essential reminder that it's never too late to grab the microphone and start telling our own story, transforming crisis into catharsis."

    Rating: A

    October 16, 2025
  • Brent_Marchant

    When did marriage vows incorporate the promise of living an inviolable life of happily ever after? It often feels like many of those who enter into such a contract believe that theres supposed to be an inherent entitlement to perpetual wedded bliss, but, as they often discover, that proves not to be the case. So then what? Where do couples whove hit rough patches go from there? For most, its often separation and/or divorce, but is that really the most effective solution? As this latest offering from writer-actor-director Bradley Cooper illustrates, the trouble may lie with considerations other than a husband and wifes compatibility and if that issue proves not to be at fault, continued happiness might ensue, and no need for a parting of th...

    December 20, 2025

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