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Unfortunately, Vaughn repeatedly crosses the line between persuasively playing an obnoxious character and coming across as nerve-gratingly self-indulgent.
With both movies and TV constantly mining mob life for script fodder, Made never comes up with a new twist on the material.
The stars are hilarious and the supporting cast is perfectly in tune with the spirit of their comedy.
The film gets by much the way its two characters do -- on the chemistry between Favreau and Vaughn.
Made isn't in a particular hurry to get anywhere, but Jon Favreau's script has the feel of improvisation done right.
The comic invention at work here -- Vaughn's and Favreau's -- make Made into a rough gem.
Slick suits, hip urban nightspots, and an over the top performance by Vince Vaughn make this rambunctious farce an enjoyable and unpredictable movie with some obligatory fist fighting.
A joyless experience with an often irritating, bland, and pointless movie.
Vaughn hits the bullseye as a strident, volatile jerk who can't keep his mouth shut. You never really like him, but you can't wait to see what he'll do next -- his missteps and offenses are so unbelievable you wince, but you can't look away.
Difficult Second Movie hurdle negotiated. Just.
The same offbeat sensibility that informed Swingers is also evident here, except that unlike the 1996 film, which dealt with real issues, Favreau's new crime-comedy is plotless
If the film's too ready to go with the flow of Chris Doyle's handheld camerawork, and sometimes seems ad hoc, its spot-on attention to the faux pas of the moment certainly raises a smile.
A picture that may not end up with the fervent following of its flashier predecessor, but one that merits a viewing.
The film isn't as clever as Swingers but it boasts enough witty dialogue to make it entertaining.
The plot seems to be nothing more than a translucent bridge to the next scene where Vaughn can run his mouth and Favreau can play off him as the longsuffering friend
As with 'Swingers' before it, the sparkling chemistry between Favreau and Vaughn is undoubtedly the highlight of 'Made'.
Well-written and well-acted, though your enjoyment will largely depend on how high your Vince Vaughn tolerance level is.
The script is nicely seasoned with jokes and surprise twists (right up to a contrived sentimental ending), and the two lead actors plunge into their roles with contagious enthusiasm.
As witty as Favreau's dialogue is and as engaging as the look and tone he gives the film are, I think what's most admirable is how generous he is with his cast.
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