“Chasing Summer,” a rom-com both aware of and deeply indebted to genre convention, feels closer to a reflection of its writer-star Iliza Shlesinger than to director Josephine Decker.
It plays like an extension of Shlesinger’s humor from her stand-up comedy, not a successor to Decker’s previous films “Madeline’s Madeline” and “Shirley.” Much of this makes sense and, for fans of its star, will likely be appealing. But for those looking for the return of the Decker who frequently took big, bold swings in her work, you’ll have to look very hard to see that version of her.
This could be fine were the film itself consistently good fun.
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