Good on Paper is Netflix’s newest comedy written by and starring comedian Iliza Shlesinger. The story is a mostly true story based on a lie. Let me explain. Our main character Andrea Singer enters into a relationship with a man who lies about his entire life; his job, his house, his money, where he went to school etc. Now obviously Iliza embellished and made it way funnier than it probably was when it happened to her but I’d guess this is an “inspired by true events” tale.
Something I wasn’t expecting was the way the story was told. It’s narrated, which is something I find hard to pull off without being too campy or annoying, but the way its narrated is what matters. The entire story is told by “Andrea” as if its a stand-up set. Which really plays into Iliza’s strength as a comic herself.
As a huge fan of Iliza, I’ll admit to being a bit biased (that doesn’t mean that I’d lie if it was bad, which it wasn’t) but that being said I strongly recommend this movie. If you’re looking for something light and funny to watch as you are scrolling through Netflix, this is a fantastic option. It’s a hilarious commentary about not only relationships but also the way Hollywood operates. I suggest grabbing a glass of wine and having a night in this week and watch this movie. And after that I highly recommend checking out Iliza’s stand-up specials also available on Netflix if you haven’t already.
“Dennis is a cuddle-fish. It’s like cat-fishing but worse.”