The article discusses the new Jennifer Lawrence comedy film “No Hard Feelings” and its attempt to comment on modern economic woes and class disparity. While the film starts off with a strong contempt for the wealthy and offers solid social commentary, it ultimately becomes less focused on class inequality and more on odd couple gags. The third act of the film takes some odd routes in its approach to economic matters and dilutes the privilege that comes with wealth. The article also highlights the common issue with modern R-rated comedies, where they tend to end with conventional societal norms rather than maintaining their social commentary.
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