This movie was funny and entertaining. It was very applicable to real life.
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Funny and applicable to real life.
careyjp7 September 2020
Cute movie
jasminekorus-526175 July 2020
The bubbly and the abrasive....
gee-153 May 2019
An obtusely rude microbiologist is forced into sensitivity training after some incredibly cruel comments to a colleague result in her suicide (stay with me...the movie's not as grim as it sounds). To keep her job, Dr. Wolfe is required to undergo this training with a cheerful woman (Caroline) whose main job has been dealing with sexual harassment cases. The humor initially stems from the cranky scientist's efforts to undermine Caroline's efforts which she responds to with calm aplomb. (e.g. Dr. Wolfe: "Are you some psychotic delusion? Do I need to be on medication?" Caroline: "Probably").
There's a few odd things you'll need to just accept (I'm no expert but the science behind Dr. Wolfe's work seems a little iffy and I don't think I buy the notion that a woman like Caroline with two Ph.D.'s would be working sexual harassment cases but I'll go with it). This somewhat obscure film is actually quite entertaining. No new ground is broken but the film does have something to say about the importance of friendship and how such relationships can benefit both parties.
There's a few odd things you'll need to just accept (I'm no expert but the science behind Dr. Wolfe's work seems a little iffy and I don't think I buy the notion that a woman like Caroline with two Ph.D.'s would be working sexual harassment cases but I'll go with it). This somewhat obscure film is actually quite entertaining. No new ground is broken but the film does have something to say about the importance of friendship and how such relationships can benefit both parties.
Completely enjoyable and completely irresponsible
bsw035 May 2021
Warning: Spoilers
A somewhat funny, and a very sweet independent movie. I'd suggest seeing it.
The gross ethical and professional and personal boundaries Caroline crossed should be grounds for her firing, license removal, professional reprimand, and counselling for her marriage. I would never want a person like Caroline as a trainer.
I found it unfair, and disingenuous that Serena was told what she felt was friendship (it was not and she was being lied to) when Caroline's actions could certainly be interpreted as romantic and were certainly irresponsible. I wondered what was wrong with Caroline's marriage to make her stray from it as her wife is written and loving and supportive. Serena's and Caroline's relationship was building romantically and the ending speech was an abdication of responsibility which was unsatisfying. Better to have just worked on building a friendship instead of teasing an alternative.
A more responsible ending would have been a thruple the way Caroline was written for most of the movie.
The gross ethical and professional and personal boundaries Caroline crossed should be grounds for her firing, license removal, professional reprimand, and counselling for her marriage. I would never want a person like Caroline as a trainer.
I found it unfair, and disingenuous that Serena was told what she felt was friendship (it was not and she was being lied to) when Caroline's actions could certainly be interpreted as romantic and were certainly irresponsible. I wondered what was wrong with Caroline's marriage to make her stray from it as her wife is written and loving and supportive. Serena's and Caroline's relationship was building romantically and the ending speech was an abdication of responsibility which was unsatisfying. Better to have just worked on building a friendship instead of teasing an alternative.
A more responsible ending would have been a thruple the way Caroline was written for most of the movie.
Predictable, but funny, movie
Red-12524 October 2017
Sensitivity Training (2016) was written and directed by Melissa Finell. It stars Anna Lise Phillips as Dr. Serena Wolfe, and Jill E. Alexander as Caroline, as her sensitivity coach.
If the title of a movie is "Sensitivity Training," you know that someone is going to need such training, and someone is going to provide the training. This part of the movie is predictable.
Serena is a brilliant biological researcher, but she is abrasive, short-tempered, and generally hateful. The lab director insists that she take sensitivity training, which, of course, she doesn't think she needs.
Enter Caroline, who also has a doctorate, and who really is a good sensitivity coach. She's upbeat, funny, capable, and sincere in her efforts to help her clients.
You can pretty much predict the rest of the movie. However, what you can't predict is just how funny--and moving--a predictable film can be. We laughed all through the film, and there really was a message to be learned as well.
The two leads played off very well against each other. They are both talented, and the chemistry was there. It was a pleasure to watch them interact.
We saw this film in Rochester's excellent Little Theatre, as part of ImageOut, the LGBT Film Festival. It will work well on the small screen.
If the title of a movie is "Sensitivity Training," you know that someone is going to need such training, and someone is going to provide the training. This part of the movie is predictable.
Serena is a brilliant biological researcher, but she is abrasive, short-tempered, and generally hateful. The lab director insists that she take sensitivity training, which, of course, she doesn't think she needs.
Enter Caroline, who also has a doctorate, and who really is a good sensitivity coach. She's upbeat, funny, capable, and sincere in her efforts to help her clients.
You can pretty much predict the rest of the movie. However, what you can't predict is just how funny--and moving--a predictable film can be. We laughed all through the film, and there really was a message to be learned as well.
The two leads played off very well against each other. They are both talented, and the chemistry was there. It was a pleasure to watch them interact.
We saw this film in Rochester's excellent Little Theatre, as part of ImageOut, the LGBT Film Festival. It will work well on the small screen.
Probably a good reallife training movie - Total pleasure
swalker-1730515 February 2021
I'm generally not a touchie-feelie person which accounts for the movie languishing our my wish list for several months. We finally viewed as an afternoon move and have since watched it twice. It's quite simply a nice, fun, movie. Not many surprises, but enough to earn a chuckle. Much funnier the second time around.
What surprised me most is the legitimate insights into behavior embedded in the movie. I'm surely not as abrasive as the Dr. Wolfe, but I did make me consider how my reactions to everyday events impact other, and ultimately, me.
What surprised me most is the legitimate insights into behavior embedded in the movie. I'm surely not as abrasive as the Dr. Wolfe, but I did make me consider how my reactions to everyday events impact other, and ultimately, me.
Watch it!
bobtrask13 June 2022
I love this movie. I have never reviewed a movie before but I could not help myself. It is funny, cute, fun, and moving, all at the same time. The acting is incredible as the characters move through different moods. I have watched it twice already. It has been a long time since I felt moved to watch a movie multiple times. Can't wait to watch it again. I put it in the genius column for writing, directing, acting. Hope to see more from all involved.
Brilliant acting and script!
repete5214 June 2022
Sensitivity Training is very ..sensitive to exhibiting some great acting, subtle & realistic. The scripting is brilliant and mostly subdued. Instead of hammed-up acting with exaggerated facial expressions and over-the-top body language, the actors and director presented a very realistic, mostly low-key range of emotions, combined with often deadpan humor, to tell a likeable and emotionally involving story.
A really great show!
A really great show!
Delightful, and surprisingly realistic.
ranwulfs20 May 2021
The two leads have great on-screen chemistry. The story is a little bit predictable, but that's okay: sometimes knowing what to expect isn't a bad thing. I'm lucky I came across this while scrolling through Amazon Prime - I'd never heard of it. I'd definitely recommend this if you're looking for something light and airy and laugh out loud funny.
An introvert's dream movie
machellechandler4 July 2022
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