Showbiz

Amy Schumer’s Netflix comedy Kinda Pregnant is demolished by disappointed viewers: ‘It’s so unfunny’

Amy Schumer’s Netflix comedy Kinda Pregnant is demolished by disappointed viewers: ‘It’s so unfunny’

Amy Schumer’s latest movie Kinda Pregnant has been swamped with negative reviews from viewers on social media.

The comedy, which debuted on Netflix on Wednesday, received a bevy of pans on X (formerly Twitter) from its earliest viewers.

The scathing reactions included plenty of pans for its star Schumer, 43, who also co-wrote the film.

The comedian and actress — who donned a pink caped gown at the Kinda Pregnant premiere in New York City on Monday — stars in the film as Lainy Newton, a woman who begins wearing a fake pregnant belly in a fit of jealously brought on by her friend’s new pregnancy. 

But her prank, which attracts plenty of admiration and special treatment from strangers, threatens to backfire when she meets the man of her dreams while still pretending to be pregnant.

In addition to co-writing Kinda Pregnant with Julie Paiva, Schumer produced the film alongside Adam Sandler.

Amy Schumer's latest movie Kinda Pregnant has been swamped with negative reviews from viewers on social media

Amy Schumer’s latest movie Kinda Pregnant has been swamped with negative reviews from viewers on social media

The comedy, which debuted on Netflix on Wednesday, received a bevy of pans on X (formerly Twitter) from its earliest viewers. The scathing reactions included plenty of pans for its star Schumer, 43, who also co-wrote the film; still from Kinda Pregnant

The comedy, which debuted on Netflix on Wednesday, received a bevy of pans on X (formerly Twitter) from its earliest viewers. The scathing reactions included plenty of pans for its star Schumer, 43, who also co-wrote the film; still from Kinda Pregnant

One viewer blasted the movie as ‘so funny, it’s like watching a documentary on paint drying.’

They added, ‘Critics are saying it’s groundbreaking… because it’s the first time laughter was replaced by existential dread.’

Read More Amy Schumer hilariously recreates Trainwreck dance with Knicks cheerleaders article image

Another viewer was even more direct in their criticism.

‘Kinda pregnant is the worst film I’ve ever watched in my entire life,’ they declared.

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart even managed to catch a stray amid all the pans.

‘Kinda Pregnant isn’t off to a great start,’ one user wrote. ‘Amy Schumer is Kevin Hart funny, as in, not funny.’ 

Another person poked fun at the absurd plot of the film while also singling out a ridiculous reaction. 

The best review I’ve seen of that terrible movie Kinda Pregnant is someone saying, “It’s yet another story of someone pretending to be pregnant so I get that it’s relatable 🤨.’

Schumer stars as a woman who begins wearing a fake pregnant belly in a fit of jealously brought on by her friend's pregnancy. But her prank, which attracts special treatment from strangers, backfires when she meets the man of her dreams while pretending to be pregnant

Schumer stars as a woman who begins wearing a fake pregnant belly in a fit of jealously brought on by her friend’s pregnancy. But her prank, which attracts special treatment from strangers, backfires when she meets the man of her dreams while pretending to be pregnant

Many viewers didn't hold back about their distaste for Kinda Pregnant, with one viewer even calling it 'the worst film I've ever watched in my entire life'

Many viewers didn’t hold back about their distaste for Kinda Pregnant, with one viewer even calling it ‘the worst film I’ve ever watched in my entire life’

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart even managed to catch a stray amid all the pans

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart even managed to catch a stray amid all the pans

Another person poked fun at the absurd plot of the film while also singling out a ridiculous reaction

Another person poked fun at the absurd plot of the film while also singling out a ridiculous reaction 

Several reviewers lambasted Schumer's performance and screenwriting while suggesting that her career was waning

Several reviewers lambasted Schumer’s performance and screenwriting while suggesting that her career was waning

A more measured post described Kinda Pregnant as a ‘kinda disappointing Netflix film,’ while singling out its ‘unfunny dialogue and characterization.’

‘Amy Schumer’s presence is kinda failing, I guess,’ the amateur reviewer continued,’ before declaring, ‘This is not a good start to this month of love.’ 

Read More Amy Schumer wears chic clingy dress after detailing ‘horrific’ experience losing 30lbs on Ozempic article image

Another fan called the movie ‘terrible’ and complained that it featured the ‘same old Amy Schumer schtick.’

They charitably added that ‘the acting is fine from the supporting cast,’ but decided their impact was ‘nowhere near enough to save this movie.’

One user posted a gif of the late film critic Roger Ebert wagging his finger and noted that Kinda Pregnant was ‘not screened for critics.’

The decision to avoid screening films for critics is commonly regarded by reviewers and industry analysts as a sign that the film’s distributor ᴀssume it will receive disappointing reviews.

The practice is intended to ensure that at least some curious viewers will watch the film before reading potentially negative reviews that could diminish their interest.

The move seems to have been at least partially successful, as Rotten Tomatoes didn’t yet have enough reviews registered to determine a score for Kinda Pregnant as of Wednesday evening, though six out of the eight registered reviews were negative. 

One user posted a gif of the late film critic Roger Ebert wagging his finger and noted that Kinda Pregnant was 'not screened for critics,' a telltale sign that distributors fear a film will receive a rush of bad reviews

One user posted a gif of the late film critic Roger Ebert wagging his finger and noted that Kinda Pregnant was ‘not screened for critics,’ a telltale sign that distributors fear a film will receive a rush of bad reviews

 

Although the vast majority of social media reactions from first-day viewers were negative, Kinda Pregnant did earn a few positive appraisals from fans who enjoyed the high-concept comedy

Although the vast majority of social media reactions from first-day viewers were negative, Kinda Pregnant did earn a few positive appraisals from fans who enjoyed the high-concept comedy

Although the vast majority of social media reactions from first-day viewers were negative, Kinda Pregnant did earn a few positive appraisals from fans who enjoyed the high-concept comedy. 

One fan wrote that, ‘”kinda pregnant” on netflix is my kinda movie 😭.’

Another user who confessed to being a fan posted a gif of a woman crying and dabbing at her face.

‘Trying not to rewatch kinda pregnant already omg,’ they confessed.

Kinda Pregnant is currently available to stream with a Netflix subscription. 

Related Posts

Which Love Island couples are STILL each other’s types on paper? From Olivia and Alex Bowen’s marital bliss to Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury’s rocky road back to each other

Which Love Island couples are STILL each other’s types on paper? From Olivia and Alex Bowen’s marital bliss to Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury’s rocky road back to each other

Love Island really has proved to be just that, so far leading to four marriages and eight children. Series two saw some of the show’s biggest success stories, including…

Miley Cyrus wears daring mesh gown in NYC after detailing how she hid drug purchases from her accountant

Miley Cyrus wears daring mesh gown in NYC after detailing how she hid drug purchases from her accountant

Miley Cyrus had all eyes on her as she arrived to the premiere of her new visual album, Something Beautiful, in New York City on Friday. The singer, 32,…

Perrie Edwards puts on a very busty display in a ɴuᴅᴇ ʙικιɴι and cowboy hat as she shares sizzling poolside snaps

Perrie Edwards puts on a very busty display in a ɴuᴅᴇ ʙικιɴι and cowboy hat as she shares sizzling poolside snaps

Perrie Edwards put on a very busty display in a ɴuᴅᴇ ʙικιɴι as she shared an album of sizzling snaps to Instagram on Saturday.  The former Little Mix…

James Whale, 73, shares heartbreaking health update amid terminal cancer battle after revealing there were ‘no treatments left’

James Whale, 73, shares heartbreaking health update amid terminal cancer battle after revealing there were ‘no treatments left’

James Whale has shared another heartbreaking health update amid his battle with terminal cancer, after revealing there were ‘no treatments left’.  The broadcaster, 73, is battling stage four…

Coronation Street’s fans brand Eileen Grimshaw exit ‘boring’ and ‘dragged out’ as the character bids farewell to the cobbles after 25 years

Coronation Street’s fans brand Eileen Grimshaw exit ‘boring’ and ‘dragged out’ as the character bids farewell to the cobbles after 25 years

Coronation Street’s Eileen Grimshaw has officially said goodbye to Weatherfield on Friday as fans branded the send off ‘dragged out’ and ‘boring’. Sue Cleaver, who played the iconic…

Paddy McGuinness reveals his secret celebrity crush amid claims his ex Christine ‘exchanged flirty texts’ with Dan Osborne

Paddy McGuinness reveals his secret celebrity crush amid claims his ex Christine ‘exchanged flirty texts’ with Dan Osborne

Paddy McGuinness has confessed who his very unexpected celebrity crush is during an episode of Celebrity Gogglebox on Friday.  The former Top Gear host, 51, was watching Celebrity…