Sensitivity Training

This was funny! And relatable to boot. The characters were likeable and real. I know folks like both main characters. Highly recommend, but NOT for kids due to language.

The two leads have great on-screen chemistry. The story is a little bit predictable, but that's okay: sometimes knowing what to expect isn't a bad thing. I'm lucky I came across this while scrolling through Amazon Prime - I'd never heard of it. I'd definitely recommend this if you're looking for something light and airy and laugh out loud funny.

This movie was funny and entertaining. It was very applicable to real life.

I'm generally not a touchie-feelie person which accounts for the movie languishing our my wish list for several months. We finally viewed as an afternoon move and have since watched it twice. It's quite simply a nice, fun, movie. Not many surprises, but enough to earn a chuckle. Much funnier the second time around.

What surprised me most is the legitimate insights into behavior embedded in the movie. I'm surely not as abrasive as the Dr. Wolfe, but I did make me consider how my reactions to everyday events impact other, and ultimately, me.

An obtusely rude microbiologist is forced into sensitivity training after some incredibly cruel comments to a colleague result in her suicide (stay with me...the movie's not as grim as it sounds). To keep her job, Dr. Wolfe is required to undergo this training with a cheerful woman (Caroline) whose main job has been dealing with sexual harassment cases. The humor initially stems from the cranky scientist's efforts to undermine Caroline's efforts which she responds to with calm aplomb. (e.g. Dr. Wolfe: "Are you some psychotic delusion? Do I need to be on medication?" Caroline: "Probably").

There's a few odd things you'll need to just accept (I'm no expert but the science behind Dr. Wolfe's work seems a little iffy and I don't think I buy the notion that a woman like Caroline with two Ph.D.'s would be working sexual harassment cases but I'll go with it). This somewhat obscure film is actually quite entertaining. No new ground is broken but the film does have something to say about the importance of friendship and how such relationships can benefit both parties.