Movies Out This Weekend: 'I Feel Pretty' And More

This weekend, if you're seeking a good dose of comic relief, you're in for a treat. In "I Feel Pretty," Amy Schumer plays an insecure New Yorker who suddenly becomes gorgeous and high-spirited. Meanwhile, the Broken Lizard comic troupe tries to save the day for the state of Vermont in "Super Troopers 2."

Also headed to the big screen is the psychological thriller "Traffik," in which Paula Patton plays a hard-charging investigative reporter trapped in the world of human trafficking.

Here's what to see and skip this weekend:

Opening This Weekend

“I Feel Pretty” — Amy Schumer, Michelle Williams, directed by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein

What if we suddenly woke up one day and decided to be intoxicatingly self-assured, and totally oblivious to other people’s perceptions of us? This is the essence of “I Feel Pretty,” which stars Amy Schumer as an ordinary New Yorker who dreams of being “undeniably pretty.”

Renee Bennette (Schumer) is plagued by issues of deep insecurity, so much so that she decides to toss a coin in a fountain, hoping she’ll suddenly become a knockout. Then one fateful day, her wish comes true in the blink of an eye. When Renee falls off her spin bike, the head injury makes her think she’s utterly gorgeous.

With her newfound hotness, she wins the guy, and clicks well with her future boss, Avery LeClair (Michelle Williams), the CEO of LeClair Cosmetics. Alas! The world is at Renee’s feet, and truly, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

See it. Schumer is on fire, oozing charisma and confidence, notwithstanding the film’s uneven narrative. Plus, Williams is delightful with her funny squeaky voice. Be forewarned: Don’t over-analyze the movie.

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“Super Troopers 2” — Broken Lizard, Lynda Carter, Brian Cox, directed by Jay Chandrasekhar

The 2001 comedy cult classic is back for another round of riotous, wacky, and boisterous fun, featuring the Broken Lizard comic troupe, Lynda Carter, Brian Cox, and Rob Lowe.

Set 16 years after the events of the first film, the “Super Troopers” saga continues with Vermont’s former state troopers (Broken Lizard) stuck in their dreary lives, having all been fired for their previous wild antics and shenanigans. Luckily for them, Vermont’s Governor Jessman (Carter) and Police Captain O’Hagan (Cox) have decided to reinstate the disgraced cops and give them a shot at redemption. Their new mission? To maintain peace and order in a French-Canadian town that’s transitioning to American sovereignty.

Will Vermont’s unlikely finest save the day as they encounter a slick Canadian mayor (Rob Lowe), a trio of pesky Canadian Mounties, a ferocious 1,300-pound bear, and an unsettling smuggling ring?

See it. Though inferior to the original in terms of fun and excitement, “Super Troopers 2” still roars with intoxicating wackiness and laughter.

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“Traffik” — Paula Patton, Laz Alonzo, directed by Deon Taylor

Paula Patton stars as an investigative journalist in the psychological thriller about survival, courage, and resolve.

“Traffik” centers around Brea (Patton), a hard-nosed reporter who is at a crossroads in her life. She’s unhappy at work, and she’s ambivalent about the long-term prospects of her relationship with her sweet mechanic beau, John (Omar Epps).

To celebrate her birthday, the couple takes a serene road trip to a secluded mountain estate. However, what promises to be a romantic getaway turns into horror when they discover a hidden world of brutal biker gang with human trafficking operation. Will they survive the bikers’ terror?

Skip it. While Patton's performance is compelling, the movie, all in all, feels too contrived.

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Top Photo: Abby Kohn, Amy Schumer, and Marc Silverstein attend “I Feel Pretty” premiere at the Westwood Village Theater on April 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA (Photo Credit: Eric Charbonneau/STX Films).