The Other Guys

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Island7Aug 22, 2010

The Other Guys was pretty funny but I had higher expectations. It was good but it could have been much better also.

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Nick1946Aug 21, 2010

This is a plodding, not funny movie. You will have to be a strong Wil Ferrell fan to get any enjoyment out of this movie. It is so tedious that I regretted not going with my wife to see Eat,Pray, Love. Wahlberg is normally pretty good but hasThis is a plodding, not funny movie. You will have to be a strong Wil Ferrell fan to get any enjoyment out of this movie. It is so tedious that I regretted not going with my wife to see Eat,Pray, Love. Wahlberg is normally pretty good but has to overact way too much in this movie as if we will not believe how bad it is.… Expand

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LoganMAug 21, 2010

This is the funniest movie hands down. Adam Mckay did a fantastic job on directing. Will and Mark were so funny together, and the screenplay was great. By far the best film of the year.

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Campea16Aug 20, 2010

Hands down one of the funniest movies of the summer, if not the year! Ferrell and Wahlberg are a match made in heaven, for their chemistry is spectacular. One of Will Ferrell's funniest movies ever, its up there with Anchorman and TalladegaHands down one of the funniest movies of the summer, if not the year! Ferrell and Wahlberg are a match made in heaven, for their chemistry is spectacular. One of Will Ferrell's funniest movies ever, its up there with Anchorman and Talladega Nights. This movie was so funny that you often miss some of the jokes from laughing at previous ones!… Expand

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GeneAug 19, 2010

The main comedic style of this movie is to set up standard cop movie stereotypes and situations, and then resolve them in utterly unexpected and/or out of character ways. It may not always make sense, but it's always hilarious.

Also muchThe main comedic style of this movie is to set up standard cop movie stereotypes and situations, and then resolve them in utterly unexpected and/or out of character ways. It may not always make sense, but it's always hilarious.

Also much more comedy dense than recent movies, there aren't that many 'slow' parts, and the ones that were there didn't last long. Definitely held interest the entire running time.

-1pt for an incomplete plot. The Wahlberg character just isn't given much of a back story outside of a single high-profile screwup, and too much of the main villain's plot happens offscreen.… Expand

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AndyAug 16, 2010

Agree with Los Angeles Times
Reviewed by: Betsy Sharkey
Here the filmmakers are in fine fettle, which goes a long way to make much of the low-brow silliness and slapstick infectious.

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dubmcAug 16, 2010

When I first saw the trailers for The Other Guys, almost every single cinema cell within me screamed "that movie will be terrible!" Granted I'd just recently suffered through the injustice that was Cop Out, and you know what they say about aWhen I first saw the trailers for The Other Guys, almost every single cinema cell within me screamed "that movie will be terrible!" Granted I'd just recently suffered through the injustice that was Cop Out, and you know what they say about a movie-lover scorned, but nothing about this movie looked good to me. Then the reviews started sneaking out, and they were trending surprisingly positive. Not just "this is okay for a summer yukfest" positive but "this is one of Will Ferrell's best movies ever!" positive. On opening night, it was certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with a score in the low 80s. Second only to Elf (2003). That's a better score than Talladega Nights (2006), Stranger than Fiction (2006), Wedding Crashers (2005), Anchorman (2004) and Old School (2003). Take a look at that list again. "Wow," you might be thinking, as I did the other night. "I must have got it all wrong. This movie must be pretty awesome!" Nope. Nope it isn't. I mean yeah, it's alright. But I'd say it's worse than every one of the Ferrell flicks listed above, save Talladega Nights, which is equally hit or miss. More: http://cinewise.blogspot.com/2010/08/other-guys-2010.html… Expand

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ShiiraAug 12, 2010

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just like Thelma and Louise, who drove their 1964 Ford Convertible into the Grand Canyon, Highsmith(Samuel L. Jackson) and Danson(Dwayne Johnson) commit suicide, when the former says, "Aim for the bushes," just before they plunge to their deaths from a high building. It's an inside joke; they can't aim for the "bushes" anymore. It's Highsmith who says, "All the sex we don't have with women but we have to," at a press conference celebrating their latest heroics. Highsmith's bragging, a self-homage to he and his partner's legendary cocksmanship with the ladies, also has a double meaning, which becomes self-evident after their shocking demise. The reckless abandon that both men had brought to their pursuing of the drug dealers at the film's outset, now looks less like bravery, and more like a death wish. Homoeroticism, after all, is an open secret when "buddy movies" are concerned, but normally, such bromance innuendos are relegated to the subtext, a laughing matter. But the machismo of Highsmith and Danson seems so excessive, so flamboyantly straight, their virility quickly turns into burlesque. Played for laughs, "The Other Guys", on one level, satirizes every action film in which the hero seems impervious to bodily harm, regardless of the circumstances. Highsmith and Danson, surely, will land on their feet, like cats with nine lives, no matter what they do. On another level, "The Other Guys" has a subtextual level that rises(the very instant when both cops jump and have no place to land) and intertwines itself with the surface of the official narrative, in which the fall then transforms itself into a lovers' leap, so the tragedy of closeted ladies' men who live up to the "Shaft" myth stealthily exists alongside the parodic intent to lampoon the hyper-masculinity of heterosexual men with guns. On the other hand, the other guys, in particular, Allen(Will Ferrell), is straight, even though he pushes paper and carries around a wooden gun. When his partner Terry(Mark Wahlberg) doubts his heterosexuality, Allen pistol-whips him on the nose.… Expand

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DougAug 11, 2010

Ferrell is capable of huge comic performances, however The Other Guys was not that performance. There were not enough funny lines in this film by either Ferrell or Wahlberg, and I found my self waiting for the funny stuff in between the movieFerrell is capable of huge comic performances, however The Other Guys was not that performance. There were not enough funny lines in this film by either Ferrell or Wahlberg, and I found my self waiting for the funny stuff in between the movie itself. It felt like there was a sub-par story that took way too long to tell, and inside the telling of this story I waited impatiently for the next bout of comic relief (which happened way to infrequently). My expectations of Ferrell are set based on the antics in Talladega Nights, Anchorman, and Step Brothers, but at no point within this movie was Ferrell able to take over and put his hilarious signature on it. Eva Longorio was the best part of this movie, while the "hot girls love Ferrell's character" joke was just not that funny after the Eva Longorio dinner scene. I don't recommend this film, nor will I likely watch it again on DVD.

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theangryslothAug 11, 2010

Will Ferrell, with his stock (semi retarded?) character is turning into an American 'Mister Bean.' Have you seen one of his other movies? Then you've seen this one, except this one gets 'preachy' at the end, a sure sign a Hollywood actor isWill Ferrell, with his stock (semi retarded?) character is turning into an American 'Mister Bean.' Have you seen one of his other movies? Then you've seen this one, except this one gets 'preachy' at the end, a sure sign a Hollywood actor is getting too comfortable and stale. Unfortunately, Mark Wahlberg is along for the ride and can't get the seatbelt to unfasten.… Expand

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JularaAug 11, 2010

Adam McKay and Will Ferrell are back with this wacky cop film. They really found magic with Mark Whalberg and Will Ferrell partnering up to take down NYC's baddest and sneakiest criminals. One of the best summer movies this year. I hadAdam McKay and Will Ferrell are back with this wacky cop film. They really found magic with Mark Whalberg and Will Ferrell partnering up to take down NYC's baddest and sneakiest criminals. One of the best summer movies this year. I had such a good time laughing the entire time.… Expand

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allanjswanAug 11, 2010

It's got some genuine LOL moments, and yes, the last 25 minutes seems rushed and facilitates little more than an end to the fun, but this is probably the first movie starring Ferrell that will make it past a couple of viewings. A good funIt's got some genuine LOL moments, and yes, the last 25 minutes seems rushed and facilitates little more than an end to the fun, but this is probably the first movie starring Ferrell that will make it past a couple of viewings. A good fun romp, and well worth checking out.… Expand

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plus44boyAug 11, 2010

Definitely not McKay and Ferrel's best, but it kept a smile on my face the whole time. Marky mark also did a fine job but i don't think this is his comeback. I went to a bad screening because no one was laughing but me, but it didn't matter.

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aabender002Aug 11, 2010

This is the funniest and most creative film that Adam McKay has put out since 'Anchorman', and I don't mean that as a bash to all the films in between them.

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MarcDoyleAug 11, 2010

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not the best comedy of late (I'd give that to The Hangover), but I laughed consistently through the whole thing. It's Will Ferrel's funniest movie since Old School. And though The Rock & Sam Jackson aren't in the final act, they are hilarious.… Expand

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SportJesterAug 9, 2010

Didn't turn out as great as I was hoping having loved some of Will Ferrell's classics (Elf, Anchorman and Talledega Nights). Went to see this movie Sat 8/7/10 around 7pm and it was showing on 3 screens in a 20-screen complex. Next twoDidn't turn out as great as I was hoping having loved some of Will Ferrell's classics (Elf, Anchorman and Talledega Nights). Went to see this movie Sat 8/7/10 around 7pm and it was showing on 3 screens in a 20-screen complex. Next two showings of the movie were sold out so we (wife and 3 sons) skipped it but had high hopes given its popularity. Returned Sunday evening again at 7pm and the showing was half-full; important because great comedies are even better when a big audience is howling. While the movie was ok, it never had that bust-a-gut scene that Ferrell is capable of. That said, Ferrell was much better than Wahlberg, who's character range was close to zero. You can wait for DVD on this one.… Expand

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CirticsarewaytoocriticalAug 9, 2010

You know what? There is one twist in this movie that will kick your ass! It is so hilarious, crazy, silly and awesome that you won't believe what happened. Fairly funny all the way through, The whole theater I was in, laughing through You know what? There is one twist in this movie that will kick your ass! It is so hilarious, crazy, silly and awesome that you won't believe what happened. Fairly funny all the way through, The whole theater I was in, laughing through the whole movie. Whalburgs anger, and Farrels straight guy pimp turn really add a little something missing in these movies. The best treat though, Micheal Keaton. Soooo funny. Woulda given the movie a 9 but it beats you to death with an ignorant and irrelevant "lets all hate wall street" vibe that gets annoying, especially at the end. Gonna be a great movie to have around on Blu ray, kind of like Taladega nights, anchorman, dumb and dumber, etc for those sick, or rainy days. I gotta admit, I think I am over Farrels Shtick, I find he is quite a bit better when he reduces his persona... but he redeemed himself in this one. Maybe we can get a sequel with Andy Samburg as Marky Marks evil twin, that would be epic. "... hey dog, you're a dog, what's that about? Say Hi to your mother for me!" bahahaha awesome.… Expand

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AaronGAug 9, 2010

It's not amazing, but it's definitely a fun movie. Plot is dumb,but the jokes deliver.

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kenDAug 9, 2010

I laughed along with the rest of the audience. A great team up putting Will Ferell and to my surprise Mark Whlberg. I didn't think it was going as good as it was. It's on of my "To buy" when it hits DVD list!

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BillC.Aug 8, 2010

The jokes are the kind that you have to force yourself to laugh at , and the stunts are too over the top to be believed. O.K. , it had a few good laughs , but my expectations were much higher. The talent was up there , but the story was just lame.

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tomsAug 8, 2010

I was hoping for Anchorman but got Anchored Men. It's got a good wacky set up, but like a potentially great joke with a lousy punchline, it fails. The writing/improv was outrageous and different, but more silly than humorous or I was hoping for Anchorman but got Anchored Men. It's got a good wacky set up, but like a potentially great joke with a lousy punchline, it fails. The writing/improv was outrageous and different, but more silly than humorous or insightful. I laughed some, but I realized I was forcing some of the laughs because I wanted to enjoy this movie more than I did.… Expand

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MilesRAug 8, 2010

I was concerned about the wide variation in ratings, which made me wonder whether this movie would even be worth the price of a matinee ticket. Rest assured, the exciting and creative action sequences end within the first 15 minutes of the I was concerned about the wide variation in ratings, which made me wonder whether this movie would even be worth the price of a matinee ticket. Rest assured, the exciting and creative action sequences end within the first 15 minutes of the film. Overall, the plot of the film is lukewarm and uncreative. Of course, the major concern with a film such as this one is the comedy. There were a handful of funny scenes, but nothing that will cause you to have a sore abdomen in the morning.… Expand

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GlennPAug 8, 2010

This was a VERY funny movie. The problem is that it is so intelligently written that it goes over the heads of a lot of the audience. Trust me, if you like intelligent humor, you'll REALLY enjoy this movie.

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brianAug 8, 2010

Great chemistry between Ferrell and Wahlberg. And Ferrell is on top of his game!

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frankMAug 8, 2010

"Bold, brightly colored charts and graphs fill the screen with enraging data about bloated chief-executive bonuses, billion-dollar bank bailouts, Ponzi schemes and other entries in the encyclopedia of modern financial infamy. Looking at "Bold, brightly colored charts and graphs fill the screen with enraging data about bloated chief-executive bonuses, billion-dollar bank bailouts, Ponzi schemes and other entries in the encyclopedia of modern financial infamy. Looking at these shocking numbers in isolation, you might be tempted to think that you had just watched an angry populist satire skewering the powerful and the privileged. But such topical provocation has been missing from commercial American comedy for a very long time, and … Expand

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JBAug 8, 2010

Wow, stop bitching. For the people who gave this a bad review, seriously, they probably went in saying "Im going to go out of my way here to go into a movie with an actor i do not like, just so i can complain to everyone else afterward how I Wow, stop bitching. For the people who gave this a bad review, seriously, they probably went in saying "Im going to go out of my way here to go into a movie with an actor i do not like, just so i can complain to everyone else afterward how I hated it." You knew what you were going to get, and if you don't like his movies, then please do us a favour and don't see them. Also, giving it a zero makes no sense at all. If you're going to give it a zero, then you should give the dozens of movies released this summer that were worse a score in the negatives. Otherwise this was a funny movie, and I recommend it if you enjoyed Talledega Nights or Anchorman.… Expand

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WallyHAug 8, 2010

very funny my son and I were laughing al the way home!

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RobPAug 8, 2010

Another classic comedic film starring Will Ferrell. Mark Wahlberg, known for starring in dramas, shows that serious actors can also be hilarious. The supporting cast is excellent as well, including Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson, and The Another classic comedic film starring Will Ferrell. Mark Wahlberg, known for starring in dramas, shows that serious actors can also be hilarious. The supporting cast is excellent as well, including Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson, and The Rock. A must see film for the summer.… Expand

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SeanSAug 8, 2010

Oh god, I laughed so hard watching this with a few friends. Everyone else in the theatre seemed to enjoy it as well, and there were even a few surprising bits of intelligent humour. If you like comedies, go for it--this was fantastic.

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RickWAug 7, 2010

If you like persistent four letter words, constant disgusting sexual remarks, and a fascination with talk about perversions then this is the movie for you...if not stay away....yuk.

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FrankV.Aug 7, 2010

I went to see this movie because the coming attractions made this movie look funny. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Idiotic banter, and strained plots twists, spelled the end for me. Maybe I'm getting too old for this kind of I went to see this movie because the coming attractions made this movie look funny. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Idiotic banter, and strained plots twists, spelled the end for me. Maybe I'm getting too old for this kind of humor. I liked the action scenes, which accounts for my 2 rating.… Expand

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NoahF.Aug 7, 2010

I think this show is great, and has even more potential. Although I can see why the market is less infatuated, for example my wife usually has the same tastes as me but didn't for this series. It seems to be a guy thing but I love it. I think this show is great, and has even more potential. Although I can see why the market is less infatuated, for example my wife usually has the same tastes as me but didn't for this series. It seems to be a guy thing but I love it. It's a very fresh, raw, and fun time for me that isn't too light (like Psych, or Eureka might be). That's why I enjoy this. It's tough, and at the same time fun.… Expand

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ChadS.Aug 7, 2010

Just like Thelma and Louise, who drove their 1964 Ford convertible into the Grand Canyon, Highsmith(Samuel L. Jackson) and Danson(Dwayne Johnson), arguably, commit suicide, when the black half of the ambiguously gay duo says, "Aim for the Just like Thelma and Louise, who drove their 1964 Ford convertible into the Grand Canyon, Highsmith(Samuel L. Jackson) and Danson(Dwayne Johnson), arguably, commit suicide, when the black half of the ambiguously gay duo says, "Aim for the bushes," before they plunge to their deaths from a high building. It's an inside joke; they can't aim for the "bushes" anymore. It's Highsmith who says, "All the sex we don't want to have with women but we have to," at a press conference celebrating their latest heroics, in which the supercops had pursued drug dealers with a reckless abandon that could be deciphered as both men having serious death wishes. Highsmith's comment has a double meaning; it hints at a secret. Homoeroticism, after all. is an open secret when "buddy movies" are concerned, but normally, such bromance innuendos are relegated to the subtext, a laughing matter. The machismo of the "guys", however, in this case, seems so excessive, their virility turns into burlesque. Played for laughs, the pivotal moment in "The Other Guys", on one level, satirizes every action movie where the hero seems impervious to bodily harm, regardless of the circumstances, usually dangerous; but on another level, this second-tier narrative suddenly becomes intertwined with the filmic surface, the very instant when Highsmith and Danson meet their untimely demise. The fall transforms itself into a lovers' leap and surpasses the film's parodic intent to lampoon the hyper-masculinity of men with guns. On the other hand, Allen(Will Ferrell), the wimp, the wuss, is ironically straight, even though he pushes paper and carries a wooden gun. When his partner Terry(Mark Wahlberg) doubts his manhood, Allen pistol-whips him on the nose.… Expand

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JamesHAug 7, 2010

Lots of laughs, some really hilarious asides. A little uneven in the second half but some great stuff.

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PeterAAug 7, 2010

Kind of stupid in its humor, but funny none the less.

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MMulcahyAug 7, 2010

If you've seen it, you know the best part of the movie is over less than half an hour in. Will Ferrell brings nothing new to the table and all the one liners feel totally forced. Avoid at all costs.

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NathanP.Aug 7, 2010

I'm not going to sit here and say The Other Guys is the best movie of the year, but it may very well be the best comedy of this summer. Will Ferrell makes a great comeback after a few bad roles and production choices (The Goods, Land of I'm not going to sit here and say The Other Guys is the best movie of the year, but it may very well be the best comedy of this summer. Will Ferrell makes a great comeback after a few bad roles and production choices (The Goods, Land of the Lost). Mark Wahlberg finds new life as a comedic actor and the summer of surprise funny men continues as Michael Keaton gives a solid supporting performance. My two complaints would be that 1) The 1st half was funnier than the 2nd 2) This movie could've done with some more editing, clocking in just at 2 hours in length Overall though, hilarious from start to finish, if Cop Out left a bad taste in your mouth for buddy cop comedies, The Other Guys will surely help you rinse that right out.… Expand

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JoeyTAug 7, 2010

With an all star cast this movie is one of the worst written, poorest acted, with very few forced laughs. It drags. In about 20 minutes it reminds you of PT Barnum's a sucker is born every minute. Don't waste your hard earned With an all star cast this movie is one of the worst written, poorest acted, with very few forced laughs. It drags. In about 20 minutes it reminds you of PT Barnum's a sucker is born every minute. Don't waste your hard earned dollars on this trash.… Expand

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JasonKAug 7, 2010

Had high expectations for The Other Guys. They were not met.

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JendoS.Aug 6, 2010

Two words to describe this movie: Wasted Cast. Michael Keaton, Dwayne Johnson and Sam Jackson saved it, but it wasn't enough. It didn't feel like Classic Ferrall comedy.

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PeterBAug 6, 2010

This movie was terrible. The plot line was incoherent. Will Ferrell went from quiet paper pusher who, "was a good kid who made his bed and went to school" to a man with a past as a pimp and an alter ego named gator. Mark Whalberg was just This movie was terrible. The plot line was incoherent. Will Ferrell went from quiet paper pusher who, "was a good kid who made his bed and went to school" to a man with a past as a pimp and an alter ego named gator. Mark Whalberg was just plain awful. His lines came across as forced and his reason for learning to dance as well as play the harp (to make fun of the gay kids who did it?) was just stupid. I understand that these days that non sequiturs are often a good comedic tool, e.g. "Aqua Teen Hunger Force". But, in a major summer Hollywood film it just doesn't work. Do not see this film.… Expand

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DarkCriticAug 6, 2010

The Other Guys is the best buddy-cop film of the year and I really like this movie! Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg did the best characters that they work each other playing as dectitives that they work terrible with their jobs and they both The Other Guys is the best buddy-cop film of the year and I really like this movie! Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg did the best characters that they work each other playing as dectitives that they work terrible with their jobs and they both are hilarious in many ways and they both their own perspective way which they work as their own personalities,like most cops do. This movie will make you laugh and you will enjoy this action comedy film for entire summer!… Expand

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FantasyAug 6, 2010

If you saw the coming attractions you saw the movie. Just disintegrates before your very eyes. Not very good despite an all star cast.

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BruceB.Aug 6, 2010

Probably the worst movie I have seen in the last ten years. horribly written, and not funny. wish i could get my time back wasted watching this garbage

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AlanGAug 6, 2010

Frigggin hilarious!! I love it!!

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JimBAug 6, 2010

Will Ferrell, with his stock (semi retarded?) character is turning into an American 'Mister Bean.' Have you seen one of his other movies? Then you've seen this one, except this one gets 'preachy' at the end, a sure Will Ferrell, with his stock (semi retarded?) character is turning into an American 'Mister Bean.' Have you seen one of his other movies? Then you've seen this one, except this one gets 'preachy' at the end, a sure sign a Hollywood actor is getting too comfortable and stale. Unfortunately, Mark Wahlberg is along for the ride and can't get the seatbelt to unfasten.… Expand

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