moviedude's Review

Summary - Good 3.0

A moderately funny setup that puts Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly in moderately funny situations, but doesn’t go above and beyond other Will Ferrell movies.

Acting - Very Good 3.5

Will Ferrell, Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins, and John C. Reilly write the definition for dysfunctional family.

Film - Very Good 3.5

A solid comedy with solid acting and a good plot. Some very witty, funny, and at the same time vulgar dialogue is exchanged between the step brothers. You will laugh at it.

Edge - Horrid 3.7

Vulgar, inappropriate, and crass references to sex run rampant in this film. There is a shot of someone’s testicles being rubbed on a drum.

Reality - Glib 2.0

Nothing realistic, but nothing off-the-wall either.

2 Comments

• Fire at Will! Jan 24, 2009 2:13AM

  I guess that surreal would have been a better bet – it’s just that whilst everything that occurs can be seen to be a bit crazy, it’s not beyond the realms of reality for someone to have done what they do! Sounds stupid but I guess that’s why I put that.

  You definitely should see it, the bunk-bed scene is great but you will be surprised how raunchy and offensive it is too! Great movie.

• Wick Jan 17, 2009 6:36PM

  Thanks for the endorsement Will. I’ve kinda wanted to see this since seeing the very funny trailer in front of Semi-Pro. In particular, I still get a laugh every time I see the bunk bed scene.

  My only question about your review: completely Natural? Really? We all know plenty of dudes who are stuck in extended adolescence, but I’m thinking this movie pushes outside the reality envelope.

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