Movie Review: Role Models

ROLE MODELS
Main Players: Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott, Elizabeth Banks, et al.
Calling the shots: David Wain
Running time: 99mins
What's it about? After getting in trouble with the law following a bad day, instead of serving time in jail, they are sentenced to 150hours of community service. It comes in the form of Sturdy Wings a Big Brother program. Let the fun begin.

What did I think? Absolutely hilarious! This is the stuff comedies should be made of. You get exactly what you paid for in this very formula tic but consistently funny movie.

Nothing about this movie is “new” per se. You’ve seen this movie before. So much so that you can easily see the structure of it and where it is ultimately heading. But none of that really matter because they make up for it with great heart and laugh out loud moments over and over again. There is only ever a lull in proceeding due to the expected “turmoil” that always happens but it doesn’t last long.

This mostly in part thanks to the tight plot. With all the talk about bullshit, there really is none. So the pacing of the film is good and as I said the jokes keep on coming.

It also comes in many forms. The two leads, Rudd and Scott, share great chemistry and comedic timing. Their bickering and childish fighting even seems natural and funny. Then you have the two kids, “McLovin” and the black kid, who make you laugh in their own ways (nerdish and swearing kid). You also have great supporting talent, especially in the form of Jane Lynch, as the BS talking former coke addict guidance counselor. She probably takes the cake for the best lines in the movie.

It’s not a “good” movie in the traditional sense, but it is great value for money and one of the better comedies around. If you’re out for a laugh, you won’t be disappointed. It’s like “Superbad”-lite in terms of the humour but no where near as crude…or gross.

A fresh, consistent and incredibly hilarious comedy disguised as a typical run of the mill comedy. Catch it before it finishes…or at least on DVD once it comes out.

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