Hall Pass

Name: Hall Pass
Genre: Comedy
Released: February 25, 2011
Rating: 45
Cast: Christina Applegate, Jason Sudeikis, Owen Wilson

2011

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New Line Cinema | Release Date: February 25, 2011 | R

Starring: Christina Applegate, Jason Sudeikis, Owen Wilson

Summary: Rick and Fred are best friends who have a lot in common, including the fact that they have each been married for many years. But when the two men begin to show signs of restlessness at home, their wives take a bold approach to revitalizing their individual marriages: granting them a "hall pass," one week of freedom to do whatever theyRick and Fred are best friends who have a lot in common, including the fact that they have each been married for many years. But when the two men begin to show signs of restlessness at home, their wives take a bold approach to revitalizing their individual marriages: granting them a "hall pass," one week of freedom to do whatever they want...no questions asked. (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Director: Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

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Andrew O'Hehir

Feb 24, 2011

Compared to, say, your average Adam Sandler movie it's a master class in film comedy. Oh, you will laugh. You may not forgive yourself for it easily, but you will laugh. You may well laugh to the point of pee stains in your underthings, and if you think that's gratuitous you have no idea. Read full review

David Edelstein

Feb 28, 2011

It's a terrific performance-and terrifying. Owen Wilson is aging: Where goeth my own youth? Read full review

Scott Tobias

Feb 25, 2011

Still, the Farrellys have a distinct touch that carries their dubious premise across. They bring back the toilet humor of yore and make it shocking and funny again. Read full review

J.R. Jones

Feb 24, 2011

As in "Breaking Upwards," the best joke here is that the wives (Jenna Fischer, Christina Applegate) wind up getting more action during the marital recess than their hapless hubbies. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

Feb 25, 2011

Ever catch yourself thinking, "Man, I wish beer commercials lasted just 104 minutes longer"? The Farrelly brothers are ready to make your dreams come true. Read full review

Joe Williams

Feb 25, 2011

Like the middle-aged dads in this flaccid fiasco, Hall Pass is a decade behind the curve of what's happening. Read full review

Rex Reed

Feb 22, 2011

Not only disgusting and unendurable, but filthy and boring, too. Read full review

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Jun 16, 2020

It’s a much better movie than it’s ratings. I love the cast and the Farrelly Brothers strike again, this is a funny movie with more heart than you’d expect.

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sknorton0722

Jun 21, 2011

Much better than I anticipated. I am tough to please when it comes to comedy and I even laughed out loud a couple of times with this one. Well written and very entertaining, especially if you are over 35 with kids. I just saw "Just Go With It" last night which was awful...don't waste yourMuch better than I anticipated. I am tough to please when it comes to comedy and I even laughed out loud a couple of times with this one. Well written and very entertaining, especially if you are over 35 with kids. I just saw "Just Go With It" last night which was awful...don't waste your time with that one.… Expand

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Thegodfatherson

Dec 8, 2013

The Farrellys are an acquired taste and not for everyone, but their fans should find some hearty laughs sprinkled throughout Hall Pass' swift 98 running time.

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boxenford92

May 14, 2011

Its a Farrelly Brothers movie! What do people expect besides gross out jokes. That's what makes it funny. The theater i was in was cracking up throughout the whole movie. Critics suck at rating movies

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FDT44

Jul 6, 2011

Host to the ever-continuing trend of cinematic themes, the Farrelly brothers don't stray far from lasciviousness as they once again ("Shallow Hal") turn the tables, and put men in the spot light of the unsatisfied; here, we learn that hedonism is satisfactory...just as long as you have aHost to the ever-continuing trend of cinematic themes, the Farrelly brothers don't stray far from lasciviousness as they once again ("Shallow Hal") turn the tables, and put men in the spot light of the unsatisfied; here, we learn that hedonism is satisfactory...just as long as you have a pass. In this farcically lewd comedy, two men have the once in a lifetime opportunity to relive their pre-marital days, only to the expense and baggage of 20 years, a couple kids, and a rusty dating game that has been played in ages. With their newly-given priviledges, and desperate attempts via Applebee's, they finally reach what they sought after, albeit unlikely, sex with beautiful women. Only now, approached with such recognition, do they realize how lucky they really are to be married--- notwithstanding attractive women already at home. Aside from being offensively indecent and raunchy around the edges, "Hall Pass" is the projection of every man's fantasy, acted on or not, where being average is perceivably desirable, and insecurities are tossed aside. At the surface, you have a movie that will make you laugh to the limits of your waistline, mesmerize to every last 'mental image,' jump from every Jacuzzi, and have you another quote to share with your friends.… Expand

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dev92

Aug 25, 2012

Not a bad film but not a great film either. Maybe if I was older and married I would find this film more funny. Owen Wilson should be able to do better, even if it is as a minture person in a Ben Stiller film!

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Yabani

Jun 8, 2021

a feminist movie........................................................................

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