Release Date: July 30, 2010 Director: Jay Roach Producer: Jay Roach, Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes Studio: Paramount Pictures Starring: Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Jemaine Clement, Jeff Dunham, Bruce Greenwood, Ron Livingston, Stephanie Szostak, Lucy Davenport, Octavia Spencer Genre: Comedy Running Time: 115 minutes
Friday, July 30, 2010 4:32:11 PM | (Age Not Specified)
Great cast and some very funny bits, but sadly the pity factor created a major imbalance with the slapstick. I felt a bit too much empathy for the "schmucks" to be able to laugh at them. Very much a combination of Lars and the Real Girl mixed with I Love You Man, but not quite as brilliant as either. Wish there was more scenes with the Swedish couple.
Friday, July 30, 2010 3:54:48 PM | (Age Not Specified)
Generally well done and funny without being insulting. The movie got stronger as it went with the dinner itself being the highlight. Overall the plot was the weak point but the characters were all well done and well acted (although almost every character is flawed the fact they all take themselves so seriously makes it all work). With a small amount of re-scripting this movie probably could have made a stronger comment on our society and how we view others.
Friday, July 30, 2010 3:52:21 PM | (Age Not Specified)
Wierd and wonderful. Mice! Who'd have thought of it as a leitmotif? The opening credits and ending really mesh together all aspects of the story and characters. Is it fanciful or un-believable? Sure, but suspend your dis-belief and go for the belly-laugh. It is my top comedy for summer 2010.
Friday, July 30, 2010 1:53:25 PM | (Age Not Specified)
Not horrible, but not great either. Somewhere in between. Steve Carell is lots of fun to watch. Jemaine Clements from Flight of the Conchords along is worth the price of admission, as his performance as an avant garde artist is hilarious. Suspend disbelief for this one.
Friday, July 30, 2010 1:52:03 PM | (Age Not Specified)
Great movie laughed almost all the way through A must see for comedy lovers I was fortunate enough to go to the first screening on July 29,2010 It was worth the hour and a quater drive due to traffic
Friday, July 30, 2010 1:46:54 PM | (Age Not Specified)
A unique comedy laughed almost all the way through a must see for comedy lovers I was fortunate enough to see it at a preview screening would watch it again to pickup anything i might have missed the first time
