Review of Role Models (2008) by Neal B — 25 Oct 2012

"They Can Be My Role Models".

I watched this film on a DVD which my friend passed to me, and by the time the movie was over, I was hoarse because I laughed so much. And these weren't just little laughs, but big guffaws. The previews are funny, but this is one instance where they don't show the only funny parts of the movie in the previews. Paul Rudd is a great actor, in general, and he really shines in this movie.

Many people have given this movie a bad review/rating based on its lack of story. Um sorry to break the news to you, but comedies are about one thing - humor. The story is only a background element to make a comedy, same as every other comedy out there. You rate a drama based on its story, not a comedy.

Move over Superbad and Knocked Up. The guys from The State,.

I personally really enjoyed this film. The film doesn't push any bounds or reinvent the comedy, quite the opposite really. It follows your average comedy's progression to a T. What the film lacks in innovation it makes up for in execution.

So if you're the kind of viewer who expects groundbreaking material and a new and riveting story this movie is not for you. If you have EXTREMELY high expectations of your movies this is not for you. But if you're a casual movie goer who enjoys a simple film and aren't offended by nudity and foul language this film IS for you. I'm a young guy (19) and I'll say with confidence that most young folks will get a real kick out of it.