The Everything Pot (2024)
2024
90 Minutes
When married 50-something Rachel RSVPs and sends a gift way too quickly to an acquaintance's wedding, this seemingly insignificant faux pas snowballs into a series of misunderstandings that threate...
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Sherise Dorf‘s feature debut “The Everything Pot” is a goofy comedy with a sitcom-esque style that makes it accessible to just about everyone. It’s one of those movies that’s easy to digest but instantly forgettable, and that’s okay because it doesn’t try to be anything more than what it is: a fun little diversion.
In this comedy of errors, empty nester Rachel (Lisa Edelstein) is excited to get a surprise wedding invitation from former colleague Charlie (James Wolk). Quick to respond to her RSVP, she also hastily sends a gift for an event that’s months away. Embarrassed and afraid that she looks too desperate, Rachel regrets everything.
All of this commotion surrounding the gift, a kitchen appliance called The Everything Pot, brings a lot of excitement to her life. But with this newfound spark comes a realization that her marriage to Adam (Erik Griffin) has grown stale. Dodging a speculation of infidelity and some awkward encounters with the bride-to-be (Delaney Rowe), the dominos begin to fall and cracks begin to show, causing Rachel and Adam to become absolutely obsessed with getting their ill-fated wedding gift back. In the process, they may succeed in destroying two marriages at once.
It’s a story of absurd misunderstandings and misadventures that are ridiculous, yet somehow ring with a hint of truth. The film is oddly relatable, and Dorf writes in a way that’s casual and familiar, especially with her observations about modern marriage. The actors are well-suited to the material too, with a goofy and unpretentious screen presence that fits.
“The Everything Pot” goes to the places you’d expect, but it’s a pleasant enough journey on the way there.
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