Pretty Good Martin Vehicle
The Lonely Guy (1984) is Steve Martin doing what he does best—playing an awkward everyman trying to navigate a world that doesn’t quite make sense.
Here, he’s a mild-mannered, slightly clueless guy who suddenly finds himself single and tossed into the often brutal world of dating, self-help, and New York City isolation. It’s not as manic as The Jerk, but it’s still loaded with that classic Steve Martin wit—just delivered with more dry humor and bittersweet charm.
It leans into themes of loneliness, modern relationships, and the absurdity of trying to “fix” your life with books, gurus, and terrible advice. It’s one of those comedies that’s a little quieter, a little more offbeat, but still hits with those perfectly awkward Martin moments.
It also has a touch of that melancholy vibe—laughs, yes, but with a real undercurrent of “Wow, being alone kinda sucks… but it’s also weirdly funny.” Tonally, it sits somewhere between goofy and thoughtful.
If you’re in the mood for something that mixes humor with a little soul-searching—and doesn’t get too sappy—The Lonely Guy is a solid choice.
9.5/10
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