Horrible Bosses (2011)
Average Rating: 6.2/10
Reviews Counted: 204
Fresh: 142 | Rotten: 62
It's nasty, uneven, and far from original, but thanks to a smartly assembled cast that makes the most of a solid premise, Horrible Bosses works.
Average Rating: 6/10
Critic Reviews: 43
Fresh: 25 | Rotten: 18
It's nasty, uneven, and far from original, but thanks to a smartly assembled cast that makes the most of a solid premise, Horrible Bosses works.
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For Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) and Dale (Charlie Day), the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses (Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Aniston) into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con (Jamie Foxx), the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers... permanently.
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Cast
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Jason Bateman
Nick, Nick Hendricks -
Jason Sudeikis
Kurt, Kurt Buckman -
Charlie Day
Dale, Dale Arbus -
Jennifer Aniston
Dr. Julia Harris -
Kevin Spacey
Dave Harken -
Jamie Foxx
Dean 'MF' Jones -
Colin Farrell
Bobby Pellit -
Donald Sutherland
Jack Pellit -
Julie Bowen
Rhonda Harken -
Isaiah Mustafa
Officer Wilkens
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All Critics (204) | Top Critics (43) | Fresh (142) | Rotten (64) | DVD (7)
Gordon knows what works and what doesn't, pushing the leads' chummy chemistry to the fore while allowing the schematic and, frankly, highly unlikely murder plot to sink into the background.
Top CriticThe movie's main thrust is lowball wish fulfillment, which comes too cheaply.
A lot of low-stakes humor, occasionally brought off by a mostly ingratiating cast.
For something like Horrible Bosses to sparkle, the actors have to shine... and shine they do.
The coarseness wouldn't be so bad if at least the steady stream of obscenities were funny. But there is, after all, an art to talking dirty.
Horrible Bosses offers a reminder that adherence to formula may not be among the signal virtues of comedy, but--provided the jokes are funny--it's no great vice either.
A star-studded black comedy for anyone who's ever fantasised about killing their boss.
Horrible Bosses is very funny and features a great cast that exudes wonderful chemistry.
Colin Farrell is a comedy genius.
Funny enough to give America's embattled working folk an outlet for their frustration, and America's employer classes a bad case of nerves.
Rides the entertaining pitch for the entire runtime -- without attempting to offer some kind of deeper insight or social commentary.
This is a story for which plausibility took a running jump off a belief-suspension bridge.
It's refreshing to see that some writers still like to turn an intriguing situation into one where laughs can flow naturally as opposed to attempting to force them out with extremely bad jokes.
Flawed, and not nearly as dark as it could be, but Horrible Bosses excels if only because of the fun performances and great chemistry of the cast.
Horrible movie. One of the five worst films of 2011.
... An ingenious though not quite original premise, genuine wit and a fantastic cast.
Forget The Hangover: Part II and Bridesmaids. Horrible Bosses was the funniest movie of this past summer.
The final third of the film lets it down, the three main characters suddenly turning into bumbling idiots. (Blu-ray Combo edition)
While it may only be an average comedy, derivative of better things, these days it appears we have to be thankful for what's available.
Squanders a promising dark premise and attractive production values for puerile gross-out humor, 'shocking' sex talk, lazy plotting and a desperate and almost literal deus ex machina ending.
a subversively prescient black comedy
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Fun, throwaway, unofficial remake of the classic 1980 workplace comedy Nine to Five.
As sloppy and unbelievable as the movie is, it is at times very funny -- a series of ridiculous setups to get these three talented comic actors in uncomfortable positions so they can make us laugh.
A fun, lively chemistry between Nick, Kurt and Dale keeps this snappy story whipping along from gag to gag at a merciless pace.
Audience Reviews for Horrible Bosses
Super Reviewer
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- Kurt Buckman: You know, they should call you Motherfucker Over-Jones, to avoid confusion. Right? Dean 'MF' Jones: What's the confusion?
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- Dr. Julia Harris: You said she was just a hole for your dick.
- Dale Arbus: I never said that... Not really my style.
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- Kurt Buckman: Oh, and to answer your question, that was your wife.
- Dave Harken: You fucked my wife?
- Kurt Buckman: I fucked your wife!
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- Kurt Buckman: What about you grandmother, 'Booby'?
- Nick Hendricks: Gam Gam.
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- Dale Arbus: What do you mean 'deliberately undress?'. So, you 'accidentally undress?'
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- Dale: Why did you put his whole bathroom in your ass!?
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March 14, 2013:
Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day Prepare for One Night on the HudsonThe "Horrible Bosses" stars have a new project.
March 11, 2013:
Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis Return for Horrible Bosses 2Even horribler?
February 28, 2012:
Horrible Bosses Writers Hired for New National Lampoon's VacationEd Helms is rumored for the lead.
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Foreign Titles
- Kill the Boss (DE)
- Comment tuer son boss (FR)
Jennifer Aniston is actually funny as a sex-crazed boss who is quite demanding of a particular employee; and I think you can imagine in what way. So I guess I have to like her now.
And the rest of the well assembled cast contribute in keeping things amusing. Jason Bateman's turn to comedy is an example of an actor figuring out what works for them which is something we need to see more of. Is it me or do we need to lighten up a little? lol
There's one quote that I found particularly funny. Something about bending a woman over and showing her the 50 states. That's a new one to me. :)