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I have to
say that this was better than I expected. Under all the stupid jokes and
toilet humor there is a pretty good “misfits overcome the bullies” story
going on. It is a film the whole family can enjoy, well most of the
family. I really can't see my mom enjoying this one, lol. But there is
enough humor for the adults to go along with the feel good story for the
kids. Although I would recommend screening this one first before you let
the kiddies watch it. There is a lot of nose-picking and some puking
that goes on here. If you can get past all of that there are quite a few
funny bits and a rather touching ending.
Casting –
Jon Heder is an idiot. I liked “Napoleon Dynamite”. I didn't think it
was all that it was hyped to be, but I have seen it twice, but Heder is
just a way overused joke. He is playing Napoleon again here, yet even
more stupid. David Spade plays David Spade with goofy hair. Just like
Heder it seems he is a one trick pony as well. Now I was surprised at
Rob Schneider in this. He actually plays a smart, decent character. He
will never be Denzel but he shows some potential at actually being able
to pull off something besides “Deuce Bigalow” or “The Animal”. John
Lovitz, I so want to be his character. The geek who grew up to make
billions. He has K.I.T.T. and the original Batmobile, how cool would
that be? But him as well, plays himself. No real groundbreaking
performances here. The supporting cast including Reggie Jackson, Molly
Simms, Craig Kilborn, Tim Meadows and Nick Swarsden help to flesh out
the story.
At times it
seemed like the movie tries too hard to be funny and falls flat. Now I'm
all about toilet humor but “Beef Stew” is just dumb, as well as the
spitting kid. If you thought this movie looked dumb from the previews,
don't worry, it is. Although there is a tiny piece of gold buried here,
you have to dig a bit for it. (No pun intended). My worst complaint is
about the DVD itself. Everything, and I mean everything took forever to
load. I mean switching from one menu to the next, every time you click
on a feature it pauses for roughly 30 seconds. Even the wait in between
previews was ridiculously long. And there really needed to be a gag real
for this type of film.
So until
Jon Heder wins an Oscar,
keep
reading.
Mitch
Best Lines:
Richie: He
just did that steroid free!
Clark:
What's steroids?
Richie:
Something that makes your 'pee-pee' smaller.
Clark: Ohh...
there must be steroids in macaroni!
Howie: I
used to think the sun was evil but now I know it's not.
Wayne:
How's the moon treating you.
Howie: Not
a fan.
Howie:
What's going all the way?
Wayne:
[whispers in Howie's ear]
Howie: Oh.
[squeezes
suntan lotion and screams]
Howie:
Aaaaaah!
Gus: My
wife is the only one who gets to twist these man titties.
Mel: If you
build it, nerds will come.
Richie:
I... love... salad.
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