It's A Disaster
Eight friends meet for their monthly "couples brunch." But what starts as an impromptu therapy session takes a sudden, catastrophic turn when the city falls victim to a mysterious attack. Trapped in the house and unsure of their fates, these seemingly normal people become increasingly unhinged to hilarious, surprising, and revealing results.
IT'S A DISASTER is a fast-paced ensemble comedy about the worst brunch ever: the eggs are cold, the tensions are high, and the end is near.
Official Selection at the Los Angeles Film Festival. Winner of the Audience Award for Best Picture at the New Orleans Film Festival. Winner of Best Screenplay at the BendFilm Festival.
"What an odd, funny, invigorating little movie." - Jason Bailey, Flavorwire
Running Time
90 mins
Year
2012
Kanopy ID
4147828
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Comments (16)
Holy shit. I can't believe that was GOOD!!!
GOOD
hilarious. so well written and acted.
Inane!!!!!! Time not well spent when I could have been cleaning the oven or something constructive. I wish I could get back the time I just wasted watching this but hey maybe I'll get lucky when the dirty bomb hits and find myself in a fallout shelter and get the time back relatively ...Read more
Inane!!!!!! Time not well spent when I could have been cleaning the oven or something constructive. I wish I could get back the time I just wasted watching this but hey maybe I'll get lucky when the dirty bomb hits and find myself in a fallout shelter and get the time back relatively speaking.
Read lessMore amusing than laugh out loud funny., but I was pleased with the result. Portrays human nature at its most honest. There are worse ways to spend an evening.
Another good one. Go for it!
Hello fellow film lovers! I really liked this movie, in spite of my negative expectations. I don't really care for Julia Stiles, but in this film she was pretty good. I found it to be a clever little black comedy.Never lose hope.
smart, witty, hilarious
Good
I can't believe the reviews on this movie. This movie was bad , I mean really bad. It was boring, it was lame. There wasn't anything funny about this movie. The writing was slow and lazy. But, you be the judge.
I'm with you ! America Ferrara gave me hope, but anything with Julia Styles is a waste of time
Great cast and each stayed in their parts..the editing was very sharp. Universally attractive but kind of mono chromatic cast.
Julia Stiles can not dance..but that could also be good acting and she is very good in this.
Super worth watching..look for the late guests who are on the ...Read more
Great cast and each stayed in their parts..the editing was very sharp. Universally attractive but kind of mono chromatic cast.
Read lessJulia Stiles can not dance..but that could also be good acting and she is very good in this.
Super worth watching..look for the late guests who are on the porch..cute movie.
Hilarious. I completely agree it would be great for the stage. Wonderful choice in music.
Entertaining. Funny. Great dialogue and good acting.
I enjoyed this a lot. It's well acted and a really fun take on a normal romantic comedy. An apocalypse makes everything more interesting! It also seems like it would be a good story to see live as a play.
I agree...a very original script with solid performances and a nice parody/satire of just how narcissistic modern
"couples" are these days...and the movie is worth watching if only for the great line when the telemarketer calls...
And yes, would also make for a good stage ...Read more
I agree...a very original script with solid performances and a nice parody/satire of just how narcissistic modern
Read less"couples" are these days...and the movie is worth watching if only for the great line when the telemarketer calls...
And yes, would also make for a good stage play...assuming you can find enough DUCT tape! 0: