Here Today (2021) Movie Review

Here Today – Movie Review

Director: Billy Crystal

Writer: Billy Crystal (Screenplay)

Writer: Alan Zweibel (Short Story)

Cast

Billy Crystal (When Harry Met Sally)
Tiffany Haddish (Girl’s Trip)
Penn Badgley (You)
Laura Benanti (Gossip Girl)
Louise Krause (Young Adult)

Plot: When veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz meets New York street singer Emma Payge, they form an unlikely yet hilarious and touching friendship that kicks the generation gap aside and redefines the meaning of love and trust.

Runtime: 1 Hour 33 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: Here Today starts as veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz (Crystal) finds himself on an auction date with street singer Emma Payge (Haddish). The two start up an unlikely friendship, as Charlie can reveal to someone close to him his own medical problems.

As Charlie looks to continue his ability to cope with his medical conditions. He finds himself getting more attached to Emma giving him a chance to understand more in life. This gives him the inspiration to focus on his book, however, he must get closer to his family for his future.

Verdict on Here Today

Here Today is a comedy-drama following an aging comedy writer that has secretly been battling his own dementia. He finds a new friend to open up in his life while trying to rebuild the bridges with his family.

This is a powerful drama showing how difficult the early stages of dementia are. It shows how a life can be turned upside down in an instant and not opening up to people can make things more difficult. This does hit hard for Charlie who uses comedy to cope with his battle. Billy Crystal is amazing in the leading role, while Tiffany Haddish compliments him perfectly too.

Final Thoughts – Here Today is a hard hitting comedy drama.