This will be brief. In two words: Skip it. Why, oh, why, does an actor of the caliber of Robert Downey, Jr., allow himself to sell out to a trite, formulaic trip with the of-recent over-exposed Zack Galifanakis? I appreciate his flexing his comedic wings - he's good at it, but this movie was so stupid and boring that I twice fought the temptation to check my phone's email!! I can't even be articulate here.
Oh, it had about 6 good laughs, but the very funniest line came without anyone else in the theatre "getting" it. Very early in the film, Robert Downey Jr.'s character says to TSA, "I've never done drugs in my whole life!" I laughed so hard. Coming from our Mr. Downey, this was an adorable tongue-in-cheek moment that must have required several takes to say it with a straight face! Oh, my stars.
Anyway, save your money. An upcoming one looks hilarious (Hall Pass) but then I've been wrong before, and it doesn't come out until February. Argh.
Hahahaha...Robert Downey, of all people, playing a no-drug character? Very funny indeed. Thanks for the heads up, Valerie. I will indeed avoid this one.
ReplyDeleteOn the topic of comedies, I really enjoyed the two Fockers movies. There's a third coming out soon. A must-see!
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