Review:Snatched - Tiresome comedy that fails to do two leads justice!

After being dumped by her boyfriend on the eve of a vacation to an exotic location, impulsive dreamer Emily (Amy Schumer) convinces her over cautious mother Linda, (Goldie Hawn) to travel with her to an idyllic paradise. Various adventures and mishaps follow as this polar opposite mother and daughter pairing realise that they need to work through their differences in their own unique way to escape the wild uncontrollable situation that they have found themselves in, often with outlandish results.
After a fifteen year movie absence it is fantastic to see the always endearing Goldie Hawn make a welcome return to the big screen in this Jonathan Devine directed action caper comedy. Pairing her with the hilarious Amy Schumer, resulting in undeniable comedic chemistry was also a smart move by all those involved. The real shame however, is the lack of a decent script, poor plot lines and barrage of gags that seem to miss more often than hit their target which wastes the talents of these two fine leads and reduces the film to nothing more than a wasted opportunity of some excellent comedic talent. The fact, that the talented supporting cast, which includes Ike Barinholtz, Wanda Sykes and Joan Cusack also disappoint also proves that without strong writing, even this solid cast can't rescue this "trainwreck" (pun intended) of a film.
The movie feels like one long string of uninspiring improv sketches that don't land, with the director squandering the chance to make the most of Hawn's endearing charm and Schumer's spontaneous and sporadic humour.
Overall, a rather damp squib of a movie that could have been so much more. Hopefully, Hawns next vehicle will be worthy of her talent. Disappointing. 🌟🌟