The Watch
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: July 27, 2012
5.7
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theahsanhaseebNov 15, 2012
Just an average film or even below average at certain points. I expected more because of Ben Stiller and Jonah Hill but this movie didn't do the magic for me. There are a couple of funny moments which really make you laugh but they're notJust an average film or even below average at certain points. I expected more because of Ben Stiller and Jonah Hill but this movie didn't do the magic for me. There are a couple of funny moments which really make you laugh but they're not enough for a film to be considered good especially when you are expecting much more because of the people attached to the movie. The plot had so much potential but the screenplay wasn't that powerful or inspiring.… Expand
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6
eatmydust166Aug 26, 2012
The movie has a view good laughs, but has several points in which the jokes fall flat. When you see this movie you need to appreciate the film for the story more than just the comedy. If you focus to much on the lack of good lines you won'tThe movie has a view good laughs, but has several points in which the jokes fall flat. When you see this movie you need to appreciate the film for the story more than just the comedy. If you focus to much on the lack of good lines you won't be able to enjoy the film. Even with what the film lacks, I would definitely suggest you see it. It has wonderful cast and entertaining plot, just remember not to take it too seriously.… Expand
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4
The3AcademySinsMar 14, 2018
The Watch is just so completely sub-par. Not a great comedy apart from a few chuckles. The only thing truly memorable about it is how an outlandish plot-twist becomes the most boring part of the movie. You will remember the plot-twist though.The Watch is just so completely sub-par. Not a great comedy apart from a few chuckles. The only thing truly memorable about it is how an outlandish plot-twist becomes the most boring part of the movie. You will remember the plot-twist though. The rest of the movie isn't good.… Expand
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6
MegWhiteleyJul 29, 2012
The Watch... the new movie of Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn, ok the movie have an interesting story, in that can appear some funny moments, but the problem is the next that the movie is really terrible, but the movie is really funny. TheThe Watch... the new movie of Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn, ok the movie have an interesting story, in that can appear some funny moments, but the problem is the next that the movie is really terrible, but the movie is really funny. The performances of Stiller and Hill are the most redeemable and the rest... I don't wanna talk about that. The movie is really good, have some cool and funny moments and it's all.… Expand
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5
Bruce722Nov 29, 2012
This movie definitely had some hilarious moments but it turned into a really strange science fiction movie that just didn't seem entertaining. The funniest parts of the film were all in the previews and all of the weird crap just took overThis movie definitely had some hilarious moments but it turned into a really strange science fiction movie that just didn't seem entertaining. The funniest parts of the film were all in the previews and all of the weird crap just took over the actual movie.… Expand
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6
counts0981Jul 28, 2012
The Watch is a ridiculous movie. The plot is so clichéd and many of the jokes are overly vulgar. But there is no denying that The Watch has a certain charm to it that for the most part keeps you engaged. This is largely due to itsThe Watch is a ridiculous movie. The plot is so clichéd and many of the jokes are overly vulgar. But there is no denying that The Watch has a certain charm to it that for the most part keeps you engaged. This is largely due to its cast, which do their best with the script and provide some very good laughs. Had it been other comedic actors like Happy Madison actors this movie would have been downright awful. I would only recommend this to people who enjoy stupid vulgar comedies. Don't go in expecting some great movie. I didn't and had a few laughs that I felt was somewhat worth it.… Expand
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6
Rox22Feb 5, 2013
A pretty decent comedy that does try to do something a little different. Some really great jokes, but unfortunately some rather poor writing for the parts in between jokes. I always find it funny how I can not find Ben Stiller funny in almostA pretty decent comedy that does try to do something a little different. Some really great jokes, but unfortunately some rather poor writing for the parts in between jokes. I always find it funny how I can not find Ben Stiller funny in almost any movie he's in. He actually does better when he plays more serious roles. Jonah Hill tries far too hard, but I think that is also just to bad writing and character concept. Vince Vaughn just nails his role and creates a funny, but believable character. Billy Crudup is just all round funny. His jokes are great but also feel a little out of place in parts. Overall: Not a brilliant comedy, but for the most part it was better than I expected it to be and and had some pretty well done special effects.… Expand
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6
SvoidJan 2, 2013
A fair film. It has some funny moments. The strength and absurdity of the characters creates some of the really funny bits early on, but as the plots develop some of this is lost into the usual feel good comedy plot - do weirdoes haves toA fair film. It has some funny moments. The strength and absurdity of the characters creates some of the really funny bits early on, but as the plots develop some of this is lost into the usual feel good comedy plot - do weirdoes haves to show personal growth? Vince Vaughn is great as usual. The humour is a bit crude but if you don't overthink it, it is a fun way to spend an evening; and doesn't require so much attention that you can't cook dinner in between.… Expand
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6
drlowdonAug 26, 2015
When a colleague is murdered local Cost-Co manager Evan sets up a neighborhood watch group to try to catch the killer, but things turn out to be a little more complicated then he first thought.

One look at the cast list (which includes BenWhen a colleague is murdered local Cost-Co manager Evan sets up a neighborhood watch group to try to catch the killer, but things turn out to be a little more complicated then he first thought.

One look at the cast list (which includes Ben Still, Jonah Hill and Vince Vaughn) will tell you exactly what type of movie this is and, while plenty of jokes fall flat meaning it's not up there with the best movies of its type, it's fairly funny throughout and fans of this kind of comedy will most likely enjoy it to some degree.… Expand
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5
ZilcellMar 8, 2013
The Watch may have an inconsistent tone and some jokes may fall flat, but the film at least has interesting characters, with some nice dumb fun along the way.
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5
theofficeAug 4, 2012
The movie was pretty average. Plot and comedy were meh with only occasional laughs at sex jokes. I just was expecting a little more based on the actors and previous high quality films they've all been in as well as guys like Seth Rogen beingThe movie was pretty average. Plot and comedy were meh with only occasional laughs at sex jokes. I just was expecting a little more based on the actors and previous high quality films they've all been in as well as guys like Seth Rogen being involved. You'd think combining all this talent in one movie would be golden but the script just didn't allow it. I suggest waiting for DVD but it can be theater worthy and not a bad way to spend an evening if you're otherwise free. Just don't go in expecting a comedy like Wedding Crashers, Old School, Meet the Parents, Superbad... yeah you get the point.… Expand
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5
Bb6640Aug 3, 2012
This is an hour and a half Costco commercial with a not very good movie squeezed in. There is obnoxious product placement... And then there is this movie, which, to paraphrase, is some next level **** I felt I was being product raped. ItThis is an hour and a half Costco commercial with a not very good movie squeezed in. There is obnoxious product placement... And then there is this movie, which, to paraphrase, is some next level **** I felt I was being product raped. It seems obvious to me Stiller and Vaughn could not give a **** anymore and just filmed themselves and their friends riffing. Sometimes that can work. Sometimes just the sheer chemistry of the cast can make a movie. The Oceans Eleven movies are a good example of this. Not this time. This feels like a blatant money grab and an excuse for Vaughn & Co. to hang out and make raunchy jokes. Watch it as a rental or download because this is the very definition of a time waster.… Expand
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6
StaticSpineAug 26, 2012
This movie is ok to watch it with your friends once. Nice actors, especially Stiller and Vaughn. The plot is okay. But in total the film is average. I prefer Attack On The Block!
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6
KivaJun 12, 2013
Had its funny moments but it could have been much better. The plot was good and the cast great for a comedy. The director and the producers should have done a better job here
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6
Viper8787Oct 4, 2014
This movie was not as bad as I thought it was going to be, with early reviews that I read I thought it was going to be awful. It wasn't very good by any means but the comedy just seemed to hit me in the right way at times ti make most of theThis movie was not as bad as I thought it was going to be, with early reviews that I read I thought it was going to be awful. It wasn't very good by any means but the comedy just seemed to hit me in the right way at times ti make most of the movie an enjoyable watch. An all-star comedy cast that was rolled were pretty funny but definitely not the best roles of any of there carers.… Expand
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5
MrMovieBuffJun 28, 2016
'The Watch' is a desperate comedy, desperate for laughs and desperate for any reaction that relates to shock thanks to its unnecessarily crude and vulgar themes within its comedy material. It's a comedy that doesn't know how to place the plot'The Watch' is a desperate comedy, desperate for laughs and desperate for any reaction that relates to shock thanks to its unnecessarily crude and vulgar themes within its comedy material. It's a comedy that doesn't know how to place the plot and the jokes within the same context, so they do the best they can to try and combine the two which adds up to something uneven.

Ben Stiller stars as a senior manager of a Costco store, and one night after he leaves when his shift is over, one of his co-workers/friend stays over and ends up being killed by some strange extra-terrestrial being. After hearing about this, the police try to investigate the situation, but when they can't find any leads, they put the investigation in limbo. Stiller's character decides to form a "Neighborhood Watch" which consists of three men including; Bob (Vince Vaughn), Franklin (Jonah Hill) and Jamarcus (Richard Ayoade).

One night, during their watch, they discover something strange, a metallic orb of some kind that is also a dangerous weapon and seems to come from anywhere but Earth. During their time as the Neighborhood Watch, several more people in their town are mysteriously killed, and they are trying their best to get down on the situation.

The movie does well with its lead cast members of Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade...these four men have fun with their comedic chemistry, and work well to make any audience member laugh. There are some hilarious scenes in there, but the jokes do fall very flat very quickly. Considering that the movie is about four men tracking down extra-terrestrial species, it's a wonder as to why there are so many crude, vulgar and sometimes offensive jokes. The material is written by Jared Stern, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and it seems that they must have been side-tracked into thinking that more adult humor is needed. Subtlety is important sometimes, the biggest mistake this movie makes is going overboard.

Overall, this isn't a bad comedy, just more of a misguided one. It would have been a lot funnier if the jokes were dialed down instead of constantly bashing us over the head as to how dirty the material can get.… Expand
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4
shiftworkerNov 30, 2016
Alien invasion comedy. Funny only in a few places. Older teens may like it for the laddish swearing and sex references. I saw it through to the end, but have no idea why. I could have fallen asleep for the middle half hour, it wouldn't haveAlien invasion comedy. Funny only in a few places. Older teens may like it for the laddish swearing and sex references. I saw it through to the end, but have no idea why. I could have fallen asleep for the middle half hour, it wouldn't have made any difference.… Expand
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5
DawdlingPoetNov 28, 2021
This was written by Seth Rogen, which should give a clue as to the type of comedy and content it contains - adolescent comedy with sex references and strong language at times. It centres on a few main characters who appear to be going throughThis was written by Seth Rogen, which should give a clue as to the type of comedy and content it contains - adolescent comedy with sex references and strong language at times. It centres on a few main characters who appear to be going through something of a mid-life crisis, finding themselves at a loose end, with apparently little to do, dreaming of coming to their neighbourhoods rescue and being respected as hero figures. Unsurprisingly its pretty predictable stuff - there is comedy, with some amusing scenes but for the most part it was pretty unmemorable. If I had to compare it to a film, another sci-fi comedy, I'd have to go with Men In Black, due to the similar sort of special effects used. The film, to me anyway, was spoilt by quite how unnecessarily lewd it was. I don't mind some strong language and sex references in a film, im not a complete prude in that respect but in this film I felt that the plot was very thin (as in anorexic model size zero thin) and it really didn't hold my attention. There is definitely a farcical element to it and I imagine it would (or moreso likely does) entertain some people, there are some funny(ish) scenes and I suppose it'd be fair to say that it has a sort of graphic novel come alive feel, or aspect, to it, which would seem pretty cool to, at a guess, without meaning to unnecessarily generalise, teen boys (teen in age and mind). Genre wise, this film is primarily a mix of science fiction and comedy (with it, as I say, having somewhat of a farcical element to it, plot wise) but it also has drama elements to it. Thematically speaking, this film covers/includes paranoia, parenting (being a parent to teenage kids), being respected in your local community and identity.

One aspect of the plot I found especially cringey was when a certain character was discovered to be involved in the apparent alien invasion, due to who he is - I felt it was perhaps a bit crass but obviously I wouldn't want to elaborate too much on this, so as not to provide unnecessary spoilers. Cast wise, I was unsurprised to find Vince Vaughn playing one of the main characters, as I've noticed he tends to appear in these types of lewd films. He plays Bob, one of the members of the Neighbourhood Watch scheme - a bit of a vain boaster. Ben Stiller plays the main character, Evan - a rather unremarkable guy, a bit of a bumbling fool but a well meaning one with marital issues. Jonah Hill also appears, playing the youngest member, Franklin. Finally, Richard Ayoade (of British sitcom The IT Crowd fame) plays Jamarcus - he is pretty deadpan, quite matter-of-fact.

I quite liked the ending, as the special effects were quite good, it was quite dramatic and fairly amusing in a way, plus the use of muzack/background music worked quite well.

Unsurprisingly, no, I wouldn't recommend it. It features some decent special effects and the ending is fairly impressive but overall it really isn't very memorable and it was a bit too lewd for my personal taste (I should have known better going by the credits but there you go(!)). Some may enjoy this more than I did, so I've gone for a 3 star rating but personally I wouldn't say its worth spending money to see.… Expand
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WhisperingGhostFeb 24, 2020
I wanted to like this movie so hard, but it not
good. Even with the excellent cast, this film is a fish that never gets it’s bearings. Everything about it just feels kind of off, bland locations, by the numbers humor and plot. It has a coupleI wanted to like this movie so hard, but it not
good. Even with the excellent cast, this film is a fish that never gets it’s bearings. Everything about it just feels kind of off, bland locations, by the numbers humor and plot. It has a couple funny moments, but not much else. I’d recommend just watching Tropic Thunder again instead.… Expand
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superfrog281Mar 4, 2023
There was potential. I would've gave it a negative rating but I felt like a 4 was better cause it felt it in the "mixed zone." It has four talented actors that I think made a great comedic team in this movie. However, I felt that its R-ratedThere was potential. I would've gave it a negative rating but I felt like a 4 was better cause it felt it in the "mixed zone." It has four talented actors that I think made a great comedic team in this movie. However, I felt that its R-rated jokes kind of squandered the cast to bits, as well as its inconsistent tone. Older audiences might like the movie more than I did, but I feel like theres a ton of reasons why it got negative reviews from critics and its original CinemaScore audience.… Expand
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