‘Addicted to Fresno’ Review: Judy Greer and Natasha Lyonne’s Sister Act Is a Slight Delight

With minor chuckles and a dash of melancholy, this comedy is neither as lightweight nor as bad as it might seem

First, the good news: Judy Greer has the lead in a movie.

Now, the not-so-good news: That movie is “Addicted to Fresno.”

If you’re resistant to laugh-track yucks, this comedy that revolves around a dead body and lessons learned is likely unappealing. Given significant slack, however, “Fresno” does have its charms, thanks in no small part to Greer — for once, not stuck in the small role of best friend or put-upon wife — and her co-star, Natasha Lyonne.

Lyonne herself is experiencing a renaissance thanks to her role in the lauded Netflix series “Orange Is the New Black,” returning to the comedic roots of her 1998 breakout, “Slums of Beverly Hills,” after a big-screen absence reportedly brought about by personal problems.

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