Is This Thing On?(2025)
Synopsis
As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.
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Pacing Verdict
The screenplay demonstrates strong narrative momentum, particularly in its comedic set pieces and the evolving dynamic between Alex and Tess, but the pacing is uneven across the five-act structure. Act 2 and Act 3 contain several scenes that linger too long on exposition or repetitive emotional beats, causing the middle section to drag, while Act 5 feels slightly rushed as it accelerates toward the resolution. The dialogue rhythm is generally sharp and efficient, but the balance of tension and release could be tighter, especially in the transition from the Oyster Bay weekend to the final act.
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