It's comedy, it's serious, it's 'Here Today' – Catholic Philly

It’s comedy, it’s serious, it’s ‘Here Today’
Laura Benanti, Penn Badgley, Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish and Audrey Hsieh star in a scene from the movie "Here Today." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (CNS photo/Cara Howe, Sony Pictures)
By John Mulderig • Catholic News Service • Posted May 14, 2021
NEW YORK (CNS) — In adapting his script partner Alan Zweibel’s short story “The Prize” into the seriocomedy “Here Today” (Sony), director and co-writer Billy Crystal sets out to blend breezy humor with poignant drama. Unfortunately, the film — in which he also stars as aging TV comedy writer Charlie Burnz — falls flat in both respects.

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