About Trainwreck

The 2015 American romantic comedy film "Trainwreck" is directed by Judd Apatow and written by Amy Schumer. The movie explores the life of a commitment-phobic woman who struggles with traditional dictates of being in a serious relationship, but ends up finding love in an unlikely match.

Making / Production

Judd Apatow directs this rom-com while Amy Schumer not only wrote but starred in this hilarious yet meaningful film. The film was produced by Apatow Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures. It made its theatrical debut in the United States on July 17, 2015.

Actors

• Amy Schumer as Amy Townsend - plays a commitment-phobic career woman who does not believe in monogamy. Schumer dives deep into her character, bringing humor and authenticity to her performance.
• Bill Hader as Aaron Conners - plays a sports doctor who becomes Amy's boyfriend. Hader packs his role with sincerity and wit, making Aaron the endearing opposite of Amy's character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film marked Amy Schumer's first starring role in a feature film.
• Professional wrestling star John Cena and basketball icon LeBron James have supporting roles in the movie.
• Amy Schumer's character was loosely based on her real-life experiences.

Awards

Amy Schumer was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for her performance in "Trainwreck". The movie was also nominated at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards and the Writers Guild of America Awards.

Quotes

• "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky" - Michael Scott - Amy
• "I look like an Armenian man. Team players sleep!" - Aaron

Music, Soundtrack

• "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel
• "Clear" by Jessica Care Moore
• "Brother" by A$AP Rocky feat. A$AP Nast, A$AP Twelvyy, Yams