Role Models (Unrated)
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Movie Reviews of Role Models (Unrated)
Movie Review: Guy Comedy with a Heart
Summary: 4 Stars
Thought I was getting the usual, unreflective guy comedy. Instead, I got a surprisingly smart, sweet movie with a healthy sense of irony. Pleasant surprise.
Paul Rudd has elevated snark (and snark-repentant) into an art form, and if you like that, this is a fun movie to watch. Plus, he ends up in KISS makeup and Ren-fair attire at the end--so surreal, you've just *got* to see it.
Sure, there are moments of stupid guy comedy, but gals, Seann William Scott gets nekked and Paul Rudd is easy on the eyes. This almost makes up for the momentary but gratuitous silicone shots. Also, the ladies the hold their own. Elizabeth Banks gets in some good, funny lines in and Judy Lynch has a brilliant knack for playing off-kilter characters.
And yeah, the kids do all right. Let's put it this way: I hate kids, and this movie was still funny, so the two underage actors must have been doing something right.
All in all, I found this movie well worth watching. Look, if you don't like guy comedy (and you know who you are) don't watch it. But if you can get over the occasional fart/boob/etc. jokes, there's a lot to enjoy, and the movie is smarter and sweeter than you might expect.
Movie Review: Didn't expect too much going in, but Role Models was a nice surprise
Summary: 4 Stars
The trailers didn't do this movie any favors. Judging by those I never even thought about seeing Role Models in theaters, but when I saw all the positive reviews from critics I decided to give it a chance. I'm really glad I did.
The chemistry between the cast is very good, especially Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd. They easily carry the movie and provide loads of laughs, but lets not forget about all the wacky side characters. Christopher Mintz-Plasse plays a nerd like no one else, Bobb'e J. Thompson spits out the worst language you will ever hear out of a young kid and Jane Lynch straddles that weird/crazy line yet again.
I also can't fail to mention the great use of the band KISS. The songs "Love Gun" and "Detroit Rock City" get play in the flick. Just wait until you see the fantasy battle at the end with the four main characters dressed up as KISS. My theater erupted with laughter.
It's great to see a funny comedy that balances being crude and having some heart. Role Models has both and is also quite unique to boot.
Movie Review: Surprisingly good
Summary: 4 Stars
I didn't really expect much out of Role Models, but surprisingly the film ended up turning out to be a pretty funny buddy comedy that earns its place alongside flicks like Pineapple Express, Superbad, and Step Brothers. Paul Rudd (who co-wrote the film) and Seann William Scott star as Danny and Wheeler respectively; two energy drink reps that end up having to enroll in a Big Brother-type program after Danny's life takes a downturn. Danny ends up having to mentor the nerdy Augie (Superbad's Christopher Mintz-Plasse) who enjoys participating in a weekend role-playing extravaganza, while Wheeler gets stuck with the foul-mouthed Ronnie (Bobb'e J. Thompson). Role Models is predictable to a degree, but it is plenty enjoyable and delivers the laughs. Rudd and Scott make a good tandem, and there's more funny bits to be had from Elizabeth Banks and Jane Lynch. All in all, Role Models is a surprisingly good and funny comedy that delivers the goods, and is definitely worth your time.Movie Review: A LARP Lark
Summary: 4 Stars
This film was pretty funny. From the LARP satire, to relating to annoying kids (and adults), to the dark humor of 12-step reality and intervention... It's not the sort of comedy I expect to see someone like Paul Rudd doing, which is in part why it comes off as more grown up humor than I generally attribute to Seann William Scott. Jane Lynch characteristically brings the tone up as the overbearing caregiver, though neither she nor Scott are stretching their acting or comedic boundaries. They are basically playing the same shtick they always do--neuromaniac and goofy hornball. That aside, the whole cast is great and its chemistry conveys well, particularly between the Littles and their Bigs. The pitch is still mostly gutter humor, not for the whole family, but it's in keeping with Judd Apatow's smart comedic style. This film is great for lots of laughs and a geeky triumph of the spirit.Movie Review: Puerile and Raunchy but funny
Summary: 4 Stars
"Role Models" is a movie for people with a taste for Wil Ferrell, Adam Sandler, etc. type of humor. The plot is of 2 coworkers, who sell a power drink to schools in an anti-drug program, who get into legal trouble and have to serve time in a volunteer youth program in lieu of going to jail. Paul Rudd plays the straight man to Seann William Scott's goofy, bad boy and the two youth actors are perfect accompaniments to the adults. The story is silly but a lot of fun.
Jane Lynch is particluarly hilarious in her role as the director of the youth program and Elizabeth Banks does well in her minimal role as the attorney\ex-girlfriend of Paul Rudd. As a side note, if you are a KISS fan, you will enjoy many parts of this movie.
This movie is not an Academy Award winner, but it is a fun film and the actors are all very good in their parts, creating believeable characters.