The Trip Took a Chance

    The Trip starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon is a road trip film that doesn't really have a strong food element, but that's irrelevant because it's a film that takes a chance.
    Coogan and Brydon, coworkers rather than friends, take a trip in attempt to taste some wonderful food. A trip originally intended for Coogan and his girlfriend becomes one funny ride. Now, it's true that the film can be quite funny, but no matter how funny it is there is always an underlying theme of darkness prevalent throughout the film. Coogan, the one the darkness belongs to, seems to always have a grouchy attitude due to his struggle as an actor and an undetermined relationship with his girlfriend. Long story short, the film ends on a dark note of Coogan going back to his empty apartment still grouchy despite the great fun the trip provided, while Brydon returns to his happy family. This film, being a comedy, ends on a not so happy ending as I just said. Sure, other comedies have ended on sadness, but the film's ending makes the point of the film completely useless. A trip meant for fun, which includes fun, ends on sadness and that's why it takes a chance. I remember after the film ended everyone seemed to be puzzled by the darkness, as I was, but if one thing is for sure it's that I really want to see the sequel. The film took a chance with the audience, which typically isn't too rewarding, but this film came out on top.
    The Trip is an interesting film that I wouldn't necessarily say I loved, but I enjoy discussing it. It'll be even more interesting to see where the sequel, The Trip to Italy takes viewers.