23 Buddy Movies, Ranked From Worst to Best
by
Joal Ryan, for Metacritic
– July 25, 2016
You've seen so many buddy movies you could probably write one in your sleep. Create a character, create a second character who's the opposite (size-wise, disposition-wise or otherwise), drop them both into a pressure cooker (figuratively, please) and let the fun begin.
But history proves that it's not quite so easy to create a classic buddy movie. Here's a rundown of 23 buddy movies that mastered—and messed up—the formula, ranked from worst to best by Metascore.
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photo by Touchstone Home Entertainment
Romy (Mira Sorvino) and Michele (Lisa Kudrow) aren't the brightest bulbs, but they know how to survive a class reunion: with good hair and a united front.
“As lightweight as it is, it's easy to feel real affection for the movie.” —Robin Dougherty, Salon.com
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