The House

Name: The House
Genre: Comedy
Released: June 30, 2017
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 30
Cast: Allison Tolman, Amy Poehler, Christina Offley, Jason Mantzoukas, Jessie Ennis

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 22 Critic Reviews

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: June 30, 2017 | R

Starring: Allison Tolman, Amy Poehler, Christina Offley, Jason Mantzoukas, Jessie Ennis, Nick Kroll, Rob Huebel, Rory Scovel, Ryan Simpkins, Will Ferrell

Summary: After Scott and Kate Johansen (Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler) lose their daughter Alex’s college fund, they become desperate to earn it back so she can pursue her dream of attending a university. With the help of their neighbor Frank, they decide to start an illegal casino in the basement of his house.

Director: Andrew J. Cohen

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 88 min

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Simon Thompson

Jun 30, 2017

The House isn’t quite another Will Ferrell classic but it’s a solid comedy offering that’s well put together and very funny. It’s as smart as it is stupid, it’s very entertaining, it delivers on what you’d expect it to and holds a few neat surprises. Read full review

Empire Jimi Famurewa

Jul 3, 2017

Old School with added poker chips? Perhaps. But this Ferrell and Poehler-powered comedy blockbuster has big laughs, an enjoyably grisly streak, and a film-stealing turn from Jason Mantzoukas. Read full review

Alonso Duralde

Jun 29, 2017

You get flashes of the clever comedy this might have been — a funny line here, an amusing bit of business there, the occasional whiff of relevance — but it too often lumbers along, coasting on the backs of some very talented performers. Read full review

Emily Yoshida

Jun 30, 2017

All these performers are given decent setups, but the script loses interest in anything that starts to look like a comedic through line. Read full review

Tim Grierson

Jul 5, 2017

The film is a black hole that sucks comedy into its vortex, never to be seen again. Read full review

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Jun 30, 2017

The pace is hectic, but the jokes just aren't there. Read full review

John DeFore

Jun 29, 2017

Very funny people are running around onscreen doing very unfunny things. Read full review

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seanfriend23

Dec 12, 2017

THIS MOVIE IS DROP DEAD HILARIOUS!!!!! I cannot wrap my head around the negativity on this movie it makes zero sense. Jason Mantzoukas steals the show in this one it really should be his movie. Dont second guess this one its Good, there has to be some conspiracy surrounding the terribleTHIS MOVIE IS DROP DEAD HILARIOUS!!!!! I cannot wrap my head around the negativity on this movie it makes zero sense. Jason Mantzoukas steals the show in this one it really should be his movie. Dont second guess this one its Good, there has to be some conspiracy surrounding the terrible ratings or something.… Expand

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CoKronakan

May 9, 2018

This movie is better than anyone cares to admit. If anyone would look at this movie as a comedy then they would notice how fun and entertaining, this movie is. I honestly had a lot of laugh out loud moment while watching this, and that is pretty rare. The humor was more often on point thanThis movie is better than anyone cares to admit. If anyone would look at this movie as a comedy then they would notice how fun and entertaining, this movie is. I honestly had a lot of laugh out loud moment while watching this, and that is pretty rare. The humor was more often on point than not. The comedy cast is just perfect, and very well acted, and a lot of perfectly improvised scenes. Directing style was all right, nothing special and also the plot was a little bit lack luster. But the movie really shiners as a comedy. Overall it's a good movie.… Expand

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Justanopinionok

Aug 17, 2019

It doesn’t really matter what I write here as it’s still only my opinion. You can dress up your pseudo intellectual ramblings with long words and clever hyperbole, but it’s still just your own personal opinion and definitely NOT a review. Enjoy it, don’t enjoy it - nobody should reallyIt doesn’t really matter what I write here as it’s still only my opinion. You can dress up your pseudo intellectual ramblings with long words and clever hyperbole, but it’s still just your own personal opinion and definitely NOT a review. Enjoy it, don’t enjoy it - nobody should really influence your opinion.… Expand

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BrianMcCritic

Oct 12, 2017

A few funny scenes in an overall forgettable movie. I like most of the performers here, but for the most part their wasted. Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler both have moments that shine but not nearly enough. C

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DirigiblePulp

Mar 26, 2018

A lot of great comedians in this and yet woof. This is so slapdash there’s no way this wasn’t more than some contract obligation for most involved.

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herimejson

Sep 3, 2017

I'll be short, three stars are given, because I laughed 3 times. Nothing more, the story is just boring and not entertaining. One of the worst comedy films of 2017 without doubts.

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Chris1977

Jul 8, 2020

The fact that the main stars of this movie are well known comedies would give any viewer the notion that comedy will be part of it, unfortunately like all comedies no a days, its everything but funny.

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