Blockers

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: April 6, 2018

6.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 156 Ratings

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CopperwiireMay 25, 2018

A comedy written by Actress/Director/Writer/Producer, the talented Kay Cannon who has been a producer on 30 Rock the Pitch Perfect films, Baby Mama etc. Much in the spirit of those films this film hits a sweet spot of a coming of age comedyA comedy written by Actress/Director/Writer/Producer, the talented Kay Cannon who has been a producer on 30 Rock the Pitch Perfect films, Baby Mama etc. Much in the spirit of those films this film hits a sweet spot of a coming of age comedy flick.

‍‍‍Plot: Three girl high ‍school seniors make a sex pact to all lose their virginity on prom night when thanks to the wonders of the cloud their parents become aware of their plan and pull out all the stops in an attempt to stop it from happening.

To the point: This unlikely team up of John Cena, Leslie Mann and Ike Barinholtz mad for a very entertaining dynamic of characters in the given plot. Throw in Hannibal Buress, Gary Cole, Gina Gershon and Colton Dunn and you have a hilarious ensemble before you even arrive at the kids. Graham Phillips, Geraldine Viswanathan, Jimmy Bellinger all headlines pairings with great comedic timing and on screen presence. It’s probably been since Super Bad which was the last film I can recall that highlighted it’s young talent just as much as it’s seasoned veterans. The humor of this film ranges from subtle to extreme but balances a very well formed cast of misfits.… Expand

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mrdr4gonApr 6, 2018

Decent comedy film. It's funny for the most part but uses the type of obvious unfunny American film comedy humour a little too often. The plot feels like its an endless cycle of setups and payoffs for mostly inconsequential jokes and it getsDecent comedy film. It's funny for the most part but uses the type of obvious unfunny American film comedy humour a little too often. The plot feels like its an endless cycle of setups and payoffs for mostly inconsequential jokes and it gets a little laboured but the actual story is fairly decent. The biggest issue though is that the film making is incredibly flat and bland, with the editing choices especially towards the beginning of the film being a little awkward. Its not a bad experience overall though.… Expand

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gr8cafeApr 14, 2018

The plot for this film had merit, although implausible. Where it went wrong was misdirecting its depiction of parent-teenager relationship into slapstick and gross humor appealing to the somewhat inebriated 16-23 white male. Acting wasThe plot for this film had merit, although implausible. Where it went wrong was misdirecting its depiction of parent-teenager relationship into slapstick and gross humor appealing to the somewhat inebriated 16-23 white male. Acting was mediocre, John Cena particularly. I believe a more sensitive approach, with targeted humor would have made a forgettable movie into something worth remembering. One last thing: when will directors/screenwriters realize that the nearly constant use of the words "f**K" or "f**king" degrades both the movie and the impact of the term itself. If they believe it reflects real life then its no wonder they can't produce a real movie.… Expand

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TVJerryApr 12, 2018

This has been promoted as the first teens-get-laid flick with the female characters in control. That's true, but it's less about the girls and more about their parents (John Cena, Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz). When they discover that theirThis has been promoted as the first teens-get-laid flick with the female characters in control. That's true, but it's less about the girls and more about their parents (John Cena, Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz). When they discover that their daughters have made a pact to lost their virginity on prom nite, they chase around trying to block them. There are a few funny moments (mostly thanks to Cena), but the script is much more focused on an empowerment message (there's even a blatant song to that effect). First time director (and writer of the Pitch Perfect trio) Kay Cannon has managed to squeeze some fun out of the film, but it never reaches the zaniness, hilarity or outrageousness that we've come to expect from this genre.… Expand

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marcmyworksJul 22, 2018

God this movie is bad. Leslie Mann is probably one of the most annoying actor's in Hollywood and I'm still confused how she gets starring roles. Again we have another teen gross out movie but somehow made for parents. Too slapstick and tooGod this movie is bad. Leslie Mann is probably one of the most annoying actor's in Hollywood and I'm still confused how she gets starring roles. Again we have another teen gross out movie but somehow made for parents. Too slapstick and too predictable.… Expand

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ranjan04rajeevJul 2, 2018

Mild comedy filled with cliches, few scenes are hilarious, overall the story is quite predictable and nothing surprises us. I initially thought that it would be a girl version of Superbad, but its not. I don't know why American teens are soMild comedy filled with cliches, few scenes are hilarious, overall the story is quite predictable and nothing surprises us. I initially thought that it would be a girl version of Superbad, but its not. I don't know why American teens are so obsessed with Proms.… Expand

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JLuis_001Apr 22, 2018

This is just an update of a story that has been seen many times. Almost everything is accommodated to our actuality and yes it's funny, the cast is good, the story is entertaining enough but there's nothing new in the formula. It works but toThis is just an update of a story that has been seen many times. Almost everything is accommodated to our actuality and yes it's funny, the cast is good, the story is entertaining enough but there's nothing new in the formula. It works but to a certain extent.

It's worth it, but understand what you will see so that your expectations don't interfere so much with the result.… Expand

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BlunterApr 10, 2018

Not a great comedy movie. I was entertained throughout the movie but it was just trying to push the idea throughout the movie that parents should let their kids have sex and that ruined the humor for me.

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amheretojudgeApr 18, 2018

no one has ever got that before..

Blockers Its a smart comedy with sensible writing on each character's perspective that resembles with practicality and still tickles the audience whilst connecting them through the same old "generation gap"no one has ever got that before..

Blockers

Its a smart comedy with sensible writing on each character's perspective that resembles with practicality and still tickles the audience whilst connecting them through the same old "generation gap" formula. The adrenaline rush never wears off in this 102 minutes of journey whose real protagonist is the gripping and amusing screenplay by Brian and Jim Kehoe. Kay Cannon is surprisingly good on her debut as a director although the editing seems a bit eerrie which fortunately doesn't factor in a lot in here to be a bad cookie. There isn't much to provide on performance but still John Cena and Leslie Mann are hilarious on their role as worried and emotional parents with a decent supporting cast. Blockers isn't some out-of-the-park home run but it surely scratches some deep issues and raises appropriate questions coming off surprisingly meaningful and innocent than anticipated.… Expand

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LegendaryLassDec 14, 2018

One can appreciate the "this isn't the story you think it is" approach but it fails to do anything particularly interesting with said twist. Otherwise the laughs are few and dull between.

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WaelJul 1, 2018

"Blockers" is a fun prom-night sex-comedy film about three parents trying to "cock-block" their daughters from losing their virginity. It does have a nice vibe to it, and it is enjoyable, however I never burst into laughter at any point"Blockers" is a fun prom-night sex-comedy film about three parents trying to "cock-block" their daughters from losing their virginity. It does have a nice vibe to it, and it is enjoyable, however I never burst into laughter at any point during the film. The acting felt a little forced on behalf of a few people (Leslie Mann was especially a little irritating), and the film in general doesn't present anything really fresh or extremely original. A good watch nevertheless.… Expand