Review of Role Models (2008) by Enrica C — 24 Jan 2012

Funny, but also really dumb and meaningless. "Role Models" wants to be funny and it is -- dialogues are good, and the main idea of these two adults who have to look after these strange, problematic kids is really intriguing. But at the end I didn't see the point of the movie: Danny gets back with his girl, who was the reason why the whole story started -- so nobody looses anything, nobody changes, and no lesson is given. Augie and Ronnie do not change throughout the movie, they were and still are immature and unpolite at the end of the story... So what was the point in all that?

Anyways, I found the leading plot to be quite original and entertaining. It didn't lead to anything, though. So I would say that "Role Models" is good, but could have been unforgettable and funnier. It's still worth watching if you're looking for a couple of dumbasses who get in trouble, and the characters of Ronnie and Gayle are really funny, probably the best thing about this movie.