When we get to a certain age, it’s normal to take stock of our lives and what we want for our future. But what do we do when we’re not where we want to be? How do we move forward into a future of our choosing?

That’s the struggle for Nellie (Leah McKendrick) in the new film Scrambled, which opens Friday. She’s the eternal Bridesmaid. She’s the single friend who is the life of the party at weddings, parties and baby showers for her friends. But at 34-years-old, she starts to realize that the time for her to achieve her own life goals is eroding rapidly.

In the wake of another breakup, Nellie is alone. Her biological clock is ticking but she doesn’t have any easy answers or any prospects. So, she gets a lone from her brother (Andrew Santino) and decides to freeze her eggs—hoping to preserve that ideal future as she works through her issues.

That leads Nellie on a bit of a journey of self-reflection, and a walk through her past relationships, often with mixed and hilarious results. Can she find a way forward while feeling optimistic about the future that lies in front of her?

This film was written and directed by McKendrick, based on her personal journey and experiences. You can feel that in the performance and in the way the story comes to life on screen. It’s funny and wild at times, but there’s a strong emotional core. Particularly in the third act, we see McKendrick stretch her range and explore the emotional depths of Nellie’s journey.

I appreciated the supporting cast, particularly Nellie’s family portrayed by Santino, Clancy Brown and Laura Ceron. As Nellie’s best friend Sheila, Ego Nwodim delivers some solid sequences too. From the opening sequence that is quite funny to some of the emotional beats of Sheila’s journey, Nwodim delivers a strong screen presence. I enjoyed other cameos as well. My favorite was June Diane Raphael, who has a hilarious opening sequence that serves as a catalyst for Nellie’s journey.

This is a funny and at times emotional journey. I appreciated McKendrick’s performance and the way she put this story together. This is worth checking out in the theaters.

Scrambled opens nationwide on Friday, February 2.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.