'Trust Me, I'm a Doctor' Review: Kal Penn Struggles in Biopic
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Original source:variety.com
Key Takeaways
- Kal Penn stars as physician Sandeep Kapoor in a biographical drama.
- The film explores the media circus surrounding Anna Nicole Smith's death.
- Director Thane Economou blends nonlinear storytelling with fourth-wall breaks.
- Critics suggest the story might have worked better as a documentary.
Thane Economou’s film dramatizes the tumultuous experiences of Sandeep Kapoor, the physician who cared for Anna Nicole Smith during her final years. Kal Penn portrays the doctor caught in a tabloid media storm following Smith's tragic death from a prescription overdose.
Despite ambitious intentions, the narrative struggles with a disjointed tone, uneven performances, and excessive runtime. While Penn delivers strong moments near the end, the biographical drama ultimately feels like an unnecessary sidebar to a well-trodden celebrity tragedy.
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