Role Models

A few one-liners that are worth quoting, a rightfully big role for Paul Rudd, a wrongfully small role for Elizabeth Banks, proof that Seann William Scott is able to play a tolerable version of Stifler and, as a bonus, Christopher Mintz-Plasse is reminiscent of a young Marvin Hamlisch. The funniest film about a LARP. 75% (2011-10-08)

The trite truths of life of stuck thirty-somethings juxtaposed with a fantasy geek and a chattering negro. Never mind that the battle will be won and the song will eventually be heard. It amuses me with its honesty and the knowledge that somehow each of us may end up like this one day. 3 ½. (2009-12-30)

A solid comedy that is reliably pulled off by Stiffler and Antman, and a thumbs up for the young brash black guy Bobb'e J. Thompson (I wouldn't have been able to handle him). Good idea, cool gags, nice pace. 80% (2015-12-01)

From Stiffler, Ant-Man and Christopher Mintz-Plasse (this guy is awesome and I love his characters in comedies!) I was expecting maybe more slapstick and more cringe humor, but still, Big Brothers is a fine comedy with just enough for a perfect laugh. There are more than enough skits, the characters and the concept of two adults + two weird kids is more than good, and on top of that the fine pacing makes this unknown film a superior comedy. It doesn't really stick out, but it definitely entertains. (2024-01-03)