Review of Role Models (2008) by Doctor S — 07 Jan 2011
More or less sustains some chuckles throughout, which is pretty uncommon among comedies these days when the laughs often dry up after 45 minutes. The foul-mouthed 9-year-old Bad News Bears shtick wore thin pretty quickly, but Superbad's McLovin picks up the slack as the other kid in need of mentoring.
Seann WIlliam Scott tones down the annoying a degree and is pretty likable, which helps counteract Paul Rudd's dour attitude, although he has many of the best lines, especially when riffing about music & movies.
So you see, there are a system of checks & balances in place. I would be remiss if I left out Jane Lynch's scene-stealing work as a reformed cocaine addict who runs the Big Brother program. It's the kind of movie where you don't mind them using an easy answer feel-good ending.
This review of Role Models (2008) was written by Doctor S on 07 Jan 2011.
Role Models has generally received positive reviews.
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