Quiz Lady (2023)

Quiz Lady (2023). 1h 39m | R

“Perennial scene stealer Awkwafina lets a hilariously freewheeling Sandra Oh walk away with this rambunctious 2023 comedy as they play estranged sisters who are forced to pay off their runaway motheru0026#39;s $80K gambling debt by competing on a Jeopardy-like game show, Canu0026#39;t Stop the Quiz. Awkwafina tamps down her cutting screen persona playing the put-upon little sister Anne who has become an avid expert CSQ player at home. Older sister Jenny is an irresponsible free spirit who pushes Anne to become a contestant. You can figure out the rest, yet director Jessica Yu and screenwriter Jen Du0026#39;Angelo inject surprising humanism into the battery-operated plot as well as hilarious scenes like Anneu0026#39;s phantasmagoric drug-induced episode. A strong supporting cast helps considerably with Will Ferrell, Holland Taylor, and Jason Schwartzman playing key roles. Thereu0026#39;s also a sweet, unexpected cameo at the end.”