Dir. Judd Apatow (trailer)
The King of Staten Island is an interesting movie, mostly due to it's semi-autobiographical nature. Based loosely on comedian Pete Davidson's life, the film stars Davidson as 20-something year-old pothead Scott, still living at home with his widowed mother after his firefighter father is killed on the job. He spends the days smoking and tattooing with his friends, until he tattoos a young child who's father ends up hitting it off with Pete's mom.
After Ray, played by the hilarious Bill Burr, begins a serious relationship with Scott's mom (Marisa Tomei), Scott's life is turned upside down. He is forced to move out and get a job, and begins to resent Ray for coming into his mother's life. The two are soon forced to bond while Scott learns more about what his father was like and what it really takes to be a firefighter.
While the film handles heavy topics such as mental health and grieving, Apatow and Davidson have a created a hilarious way to handle these topics while still being thoughtful and relatable. The real stand out of the film is Bill Burr, who plays off of Davidson's character perfectly, and contributes to their funniest scenes in the movie.
I recommend this film for fans of Judd Apatow, as well as those interested to learn more about Pete Davidson's life story.
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Recommended for fans of: comedy, Mid90s (2018), This Is The End (2013), biographical, Lady Bird (2017)
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