So as part of the Dallas International Film Festival, I went to see a film called “This Isn’t Funny.” Ironically, “This Isn’t Funny” was extremely funny. I know. Your mind is blown.

As one of the films competing in the Narrative Feature category, “This Isn’t Funny” is a refreshingly original romantic comedy written and directed by Paul Ashton and Katie Page, who star in the film as well.

The story centers on Eliot (Katie Page), a stand-up comedian trying to make her break, and Jamie (Paul Ashton), a quirky guy with a big heart and lack of career inspiration. After a unique meeting, which may or may not involve some sort of collision (nothing says intimacy like running someone over), the two slowly develop a relationship that changes and inspires them both.

Though their circumstances continue to pit them against each other, Eliot and Jamie work through their individual battles and relationship issues in a hilarious but heart-warming manner. Basically, they act like idiots 70 percent of the time, but it makes this film even more lovable.

Throughout the film, bits of stand-up from the bar Eliot performs at are intercut with scenes in the movie that relate to the jokes in the comedic acts. Unlike some other shows and movies in the past, “This Isn’t Funny” establishes a nice ebb and flow of comedy and drama by incorporating actual stand-up comedians. Speaking of which, let’s get back to how “This Isn’t Funny” is actually funny (I plan on making that point until even I’m annoyed.)

Rarely do movies elicit actual I-can’t-stop-laughing-no-please-someone-help-me-I-can’t-breathe laughter. Well, “This Isn’t Funny” did. I haven’t laughed that hard at stand-up comedians and romantically challenged humans, well, ever. The entire theater was rolling with laughter, and at the end of the film, singing its praises.

Ashton and Page aren’t just clever writers, but amusing actors whose performances pack a punch. “This Isn’t Funny” provided the comedy for an enjoyable movie experience and the heart for the audience to care about the characters.

When “This Isn’t Funny” releases in regular markets, do yourself a favor and go see it. It’s funny (I feel like I mentioned that.) It’s fresh. And it’s just good fun. Now, I’m going to work on my stand-up comedy.