Fire Island
Hulu kicks off Pride month with this witty adaptation of Pride and Prejudice that brings lots of laughs and a few touching moments. Joel Kim Booster, who wrote the script, manages to update Austen’s look at class and love with subjects that reflect on struggles in the gay community. Booster tackles rainbow capitalism, racial disparities, and monogamy all in one film without ever making it feel like a lecture.
Director Andrew Ahn (Driveways) deftly navigates through several harsh tonal shifts. The movie easily transitions from raunchy comedy to social study to romance without ever dragging. Ahn also hits the romantic comedy beats beautifully, keeping the tension and the laughs consistent throughout.
Verdict: Witty, raunchy, and full of heart, Fire Island modernizes Jane Austen with panache. Stream it.
