But here at , we love digging into the movies that drive something unexpected. And this 2012 indie comedy? It drives straight into the awkward, hilarious, and surprisingly sweet territory of female friendship, financial desperation, and phone sex. The Setup: From Enemies to... Business Partners? Lauren (Lauren Miller Rogen, who also co-wrote the film) is a prim, controlling, slightly neurotic young woman who gets dumped by her boyfriend. Katie (Ari Graynor) is a loud, sexually liberated, free-spirited party girl who talks a mile a minute.
What follows isn't just a series of dirty phone calls. It’s a masterclass in two women learning to respect each other's wildly different worlds. 1. Ari Graynor is a force of nature. If you only know Graynor from serious roles, you are not ready. She plays Katie with a wrecking ball of chaotic energy, but she never makes her a joke. Katie loves her job. She sees phone sex as a form of therapy and human connection. Graynor makes the absurd feel grounded. -- moviesdrives.com -- For.A.Good.Time.Call.201...
They hate each other. A past college incident left them as mortal enemies. But here at , we love digging into
Strip away the sex jokes, and For a Good Time, Call... is a classic "odd couple" story. The real climax isn't a romantic kiss; it's a raw, ugly-cry fight in a diner where both women finally admit they need each other. It’s The Odd Couple meets Broad City with a dial tone. The Verdict for MoviesDrives Readers Rating: 4/5 (Stream it tonight) The Setup: From Enemies to
Yes, there are graphic phone calls. Yes, there is a scene involving a "garbage bag full of dildos." But the film never feels exploitative. It’s actually a sharp commentary on the gig economy before we even called it that. How far will you go to pay your bills? And can you find pride in a job others look down on?
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For a Good Time, Call... (2012): A Raunchy, Heartfelt Gem You Probably Missed