Review of Role Models (2008) by Ellena — 17 Mar 2009
I don't think I've been this surprised by a "dumbass comedy" since Deuce Bigalow! While the dramatic side to the plot is only above average, the comedic side is hilarious. It's great to see good comic actors given such nutty characters, such memorable dialog, AND effective gags all in the same movie.
The humor is fairly crude at times, but it goes for cleverness far more often. Seriously, this film deserves some special award for sheer amount of double entendres (usually delivered with seeming unawareness).
Fans of "The State" will not want to miss this one, since it features 4 of the 11 cast members, and was directed and co-written by David Wain. And if you thought Christopher Mintz-Plasse was funny as "McLovin", just wait until you see him unleash the true geekness here.
After watching it a second time, I have to rate it one of the 20 funniest movies of all time (up there with "Idiocracy", "Monty Python and the Holy Grail", "Death to Smoochy", "Trading Places", and "Spinal Tap").
This review of Role Models (2008) was written by Ellena on 17 Mar 2009.
Role Models has generally received positive reviews.
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