Film Review

‘Is This Thing On?’: Surviving Divorce Using Stand-up Comedy

While the leads are fine and Arnett is a revelation, see ‘Is This Thing On?’ for newcomers Peyton Manning and Jordan Jensen.
‘Is This Thing On?’: Surviving Divorce Using Stand-up Comedy
Alex (Will Arnett) tries his hand at being funny, in "Is This Thing On?" Jason McDonald/Searchlight Pictures
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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R | 2h 1m | Comedy, Drama | 2025

“Is This Thing On?” begins with a matter-of-fact exchange between husband and wife while they brush their teeth one night.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
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