Film Review – Staten Island Summer

Colin Jost is best known as the co-anchor of “Weekend Update” on “Saturday Night Live,” where he also serves as head writer for the show. “Staten Island Summer” is his first produced screenplay, and there’s one thing is clear about his work: he loves “Caddyshack.” A valentine to his favorite New York City borough and a classic sports comedy, Jost fills his writing up with nostalgia and reverence, trying to maintain a decent hit ratio when it comes to laughs. He’s mostly successful, as “Staten Island Summer” is a genial viewing experience boosted by a lively cast, who manage to connect when the movie occasionally gets a little too casual for its own good. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com