Rating of
2/4
Doesn't Do Reilly and Ferrell Justice
Franz Patrick - wrote on 10/12/08
There were some funny parts in this movie, but there were also parts that dragged on and weren’t as funny as it could have been. The backstory is interesting enough: two guys in their forties acting like a duo of eight-year-olds as they drive their newlywed parents crazy. Even though it’s a bit creepy at times because of their actions that should make one question their psychology, there’s some solid material that pops up once in a while that are laugh-out-loud funny. But more than half of the time, instead of showing us an organic comedy, it all feels too forced. Therefore, it made me wonder if the filmmakers had enough confidence with the material. If they doubt, I don’t buy; and if I don’t buy, why should I be invested in these characters? I like Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly but this film didn’t do them justice. I want to see them in another comedy that’s edgy, one of which the story doesn’t feel forced, but with enough sentimentality that would make me want to care. This one isn’t it. Unfortunately, I have to say skip this one unless one is a die-hard fan of the two lead actors.
