Horrible Bosses

Name: Horrible Bosses
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: July 8, 2011
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Charlie Day, Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis

2011

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 8, 2011 | R

Starring: Charlie Day, Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis

Summary: For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to ridFor Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers...permanently. There's only one problem: even the best laid plans are only as foolproof as the brains behind them. [Warner Bros.]… Expand

Director: Seth Gordon

Genre(s): Comedy, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 98 min

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Steve Persall

Jul 6, 2011

The funniest comedy of degeneracy since "Bad Santa," and a career-changer for Aniston and Farrell if they'll only keep following their perverted muses. Horrible Bosses spins hostile work environments into a movie surpassing "9 to 5" and "Office Space" as the touchstone flick for disenchanted drones. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Jul 7, 2011

Cleverly structured, Horrible Bosses works in spite of its cruder, scrotum-centric instincts. Read full review

Mike Scott

Jul 8, 2011

Gets considerable gas from the fact that Bateman, Sudeikis and Day so convincingly play three idiotic pals. The real fun, though, is in the fantastic supporting cast. Read full review

Nick Schager

Jul 6, 2011

As its titular tyrants, Spacey, Aniston, and Farrell all revel in their over-the-top noxiousness, though the latter is mysteriously given short shrift even though his performance is far and way the most novel and gonzo. Read full review

Dana Stevens

Jul 7, 2011

Horrible Bosses doesn't quite qualify as a black comedy. Without the conviction to follow through on its own macabre premise, this underachieving little movie washes out to a muddy grayish-brown. Read full review

Empire Helen O'Hara

Jul 22, 2011

These bosses cannot justify either murder or lasting comic memories, fatally compromising a farce that could have been great but ends up merely mediocre. Read full review

Kirk Honeycutt

Jul 5, 2011

The lameness of the gags and dialogue and the film's frequent deep dives for the bottom at the expense of real comedy speak to desperation in Hollywood to figure out the audience for contemporary naughty comedy. Read full review

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TexasPsycho

Jul 12, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Better than the Hangover in the way that it's going to be far more re-watchable, and I doubt it will have an almost identical sequel which has a third of the funny parts and really should have been called a remake. Jason Bateman and Charlie Day rule while Spacey and Aniston(surprisingly Aniston honestly)really bring it home. The guy from SNL wasn't bad but really reminded me of Ed Helms only Day has the more frantic parts. Both Bateman and Spacey are so brilliant with how deadpan they are... which makes Day's frantic, hilarious character that's quite similar to Charlie on It's Always Sunny but a tad smarter and not the raging drunk that that character is. He had the funniest running joke about being a registered sex offender...… Expand

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JohnPorrata

Jul 15, 2011

This movie was SUPER funny. The only reason it did not get a 10 is because it could have been a tad bit longer. It was very entertaining and could have been stretched out a little bit more. Other than that movie was Awesome and well cast. Every actor was perfect for their role, especiallyThis movie was SUPER funny. The only reason it did not get a 10 is because it could have been a tad bit longer. It was very entertaining and could have been stretched out a little bit more. Other than that movie was Awesome and well cast. Every actor was perfect for their role, especially Charlie Day. Jennifer Aniston was WOW! and has never looked so good. Although Jaime Foxx's parts were short they were hilarious. Jason Bateman is a great actor and I hope to see more of him in future roles. Jason Sudeikis was funnier than I thought he would be. Also Kevin Spacey is bad ass as a bad guy and Collin Ferrel play a good crack head.… Expand

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charliew1820

Apr 10, 2012

One of the best comedies of 2011, miles better than The Hangover II, but not on par with Bridesmaids. An ensemble cast that coukdnt have been cast better with all characters taking on their roles brilliantly. But two actors that stand out against the rest of the cast is Charlie Day andOne of the best comedies of 2011, miles better than The Hangover II, but not on par with Bridesmaids. An ensemble cast that coukdnt have been cast better with all characters taking on their roles brilliantly. But two actors that stand out against the rest of the cast is Charlie Day and Jennifer Aniston, they have excellent chemistry together, and As soon as both appear on screen together you know sparks will fly. Jennifer Aniston is outstanding in a role no one would have expected, with her dirty talk and sexual ways, she is different and excellent at it. Her role could either be a one off or the start of a brilliant new acting route for her. But above all is Charlie Day, every scene he is in is hilarious, and you would seriously believe this is what Charlies real life persona is like. Its hard to describe how execellent and hilarious he is in the film without watching it for yourself. The only bad points of this film is it is not consistently funny, nor a plot that is by the end very intruging or memorable. But overall a truly fantastic comedy film that pretty much everyone could enjoy, just dont watch with your parents or grandparents!… Expand

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Booleanflix

Sep 10, 2011

Nick, Kurt and Dale are all cursed with a horrible boss. Dave Harken is extremely controlling with psycho traits, keeping a tight leash around Nick, while a cocaine addict ,Bobby Pellit, inherits his fatherâ

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Fennlt

Jul 11, 2011

This movie was a respectable comedy, however, I feel it had a lot of wasted potential. This movie had a stellar premise, and began with a solid start. Yet, as the movie progressed, both the storyline and the protagonists become hard to believe and blatantly dumb, and this is where the movieThis movie was a respectable comedy, however, I feel it had a lot of wasted potential. This movie had a stellar premise, and began with a solid start. Yet, as the movie progressed, both the storyline and the protagonists become hard to believe and blatantly dumb, and this is where the movie is at its weakest. While the movie was much more humorous and enjoyable when the protagonists and their jokes were underplayed and cleverly placed. Again, this movie still was funny and entertaining and will give the audience some good laughs, just I feel that it could have done more with the material at hand had the movie more cleverly utilized its exceptional comedic premise.… Expand

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asylumspadez

Nov 27, 2011

It was a pretty generic comedy film for the most part. The actors/actress who played the bosses were outstanding and definently worth watching for them but the other actors of the main cast werent as good. Also its pretty boring and stupid as well.

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ascoltami86

May 17, 2013

Too many talkings, bra, bra, bra, boring.

1 of 9 users found this helpful18

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