Seeing the committed educator Janine Teagues call Dee Reynolds a 'total fucking cunt' provides both a shocking moment and a brilliant character expansion for her character. The delivery by Quinta Brunson is confident, while Tyler James Williams captures Gregory's astonished reaction perfectly, adding depth to the humor of the situation.
The film combines deadpan humor and whimsical nostalgia through its main characters who discover a time machine in their vintage shop, leading to absurdities and charm.