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Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? Screens in London to Divided Early Reviews

Creators point to John Bishop’s story as the source of its British-humour sensibility.

Overview

  • The BFI London Film Festival hosted the film’s first screening outside the U.S. following its New York Film Festival premiere.
  • Reviews range from four-star notices and festival raves to criticisms of Cooper’s intimate camera work and story emphasis.
  • Will Arnett stars opposite Laura Dern, with Cooper taking a smaller comic part while directing and co-writing with Arnett and Mark Chappell.
  • Arnett prepared by performing multiple sets nightly for six weeks at New York’s Comedy Cellar, which also served as a key filming location.
  • Searchlight has set a U.S. theatrical release for December 19, and John Bishop is credited as an executive producer.