Rated R
Starring Owen Wilson, Zack Galifianakis, Amy Poehler, Laura Ramsey
Written and Directed by Matthew Weiner
The Story:
Ben (Galifianakis) finds out his father has died and he takes his best friend, Steve (Wilson), to the funeral and reading of the will. Ben winds up with the lion's share of the inheritance much to the displeasure of his sister (Poehler) and step-mother (Ramsey). Ben decides he wants to give his buddy the house and property, and Steve decides he wants to be with the stepmom.
And this goes on, and on, and on...
For nearly 2 hours!
What's the almost-universal first rule of comedy movies?
90 minute running time.
Or be funny.
Preferably both.
This one fails on both accounts.
Waaaaay too long.
I think this happens when you have a writer who is the director and director who is the writer.
Don't be afraid to cut some of the less important scenes that drag things down.
You can always come back with a director's cut later.
The other bad part... it's just not that funny.
There's a few things that bring a chuckle or a smile, but otherwise... no.
Which is weird. You've got a funny cast assembled.
It seems like Galifianakis is simply playing to his Hangover character a bit.
Owen Wilson seems to have signed on simply because he gets to hang out with naked actresses every five minutes. Reclaiming his Wedding Crashers glory days apparently.
Save your time, and if someone offers "Are You Here," say no thanks.
Final Grade: C-
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Nothing in here screams "watch me again." Ever.
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