Smart, funny comedies aimed at adults are a rare breed these days. That’s what makes writer/director Deena Kashper’s stoner comedy Nuked such a find. Starring an incredible ensemble led by Anna Camp and Justin Bartha, the film centers on Jack and Gill, a couple celebrating their 40th birthday with a cannabis-fueled weekend bash attended by their closest friends. All phones are confiscated, fun is had, until they learn that a nuclear missile is headed towards California and they’ve got 30 minutes to live. What a horrible time for the weed to kick in!
Nuked also stars Lucy Punch, Tawny Newsome, Maulik Pancholy, Stephen Guarino, Ignacio Serricchio, and George Young. Along with Camp and Bartha, this deft comedic ensemble balance the stoner hijinks with existential crisis in smart and hilarious ways. Nuked gives a different meaning to the term “high-concept” comedy.”
I had the pleasure of speaking with Anna Camp and Justin Bartha about Nuked. We talked about their first read of Kashper’s insane screenplay, and we also discussed how they would each do in an “end of the world” scenario, because Nuked makes you think about such a thing.
Nuked is available in theaters now.
