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Critics Consensus: Role Models is a frequently crude, always funny comedy with the cast providing solid work throughout.
Critic Consensus: Role Models is a frequently crude, always funny comedy with the cast providing solid work throughout.
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Rudd and Scott aren't stretching any new muscles, but Rudd's glum disaffection and Scott's bozo bonhomie do gel with a satisfying stickiness. They handle the gaping innuendo with such delicacy we know that they know they're better than this.
Role Models could have been another formulaic comedy, fresh off the assembly line. Instead, the work of Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott here is worthy of praise and one of the funnier films this year.
'Role Models' isn't trying to reinvent the wheel, just polish it up a little. What emerges is a memorable slice of modern slapstick, with charm to spare and just a touch of soul.
Role Models is exuberantly staged, fitfully funny and boasts a glorious supporting turn from Jane Lynch as the demagogic onetime addict.
Rudd, who co-wrote the script with director David Wain (among others), clearly learned a few things working on Judd Apatow comedies.
Role Models follows a well-worn path, but thanks to a sure-footed cast and crew, it doesn't just go through the motions.
Director David Wain wrongly seems to think that puerile, lewd behaviour is funny by default; subtlety is not in his repertoire.
The cringe-inducing moments... will offend anyone who isn't an adolescent (or adolescent-minded) boy and will likely keep Rudd from seeing the same success Black experienced.
Role Models flourishes thanks to a deceptively simple formula: It's well-written, superbly directed, and features charismatic leads and a comedically gifted ensemble.
If there's any justice, Role Models will see Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott propelled to the status of comedy Gods.
Two boyish mentors bond with their charges in a swift comedy that lampoons Big Brother programs and the world of live-action role-play.
Role Models is Rudd's first screenplay credit, and to that all we can say is, what on earth took so long?
Too much fun! Two men-children become big brothers to a fantasy geek and a foul-mouthed delinquent, and heartwarming hilarity ensues. The inside look at the LARP community and the integration of the KISS motif culminates in some great deadpan humor, victorious redemption, and of course, ye olde goofy Englishisms.
Super Reviewer
I can't imagine why I originally gave this 4 stars. It is pretty average.
Sean William Scott and Paul Rudd come together and produce a comical-bromantic-based story. With their costars shining as bright as the main stars, the film presents a funny atmosphere with the typical satirical feel. A clever script/plot bounded together with a joyous and hysterical hold. 4.5/5
Other than I have never liked the character Stifler whom Seann Scott plays in this movie (although he's called Wheeler here), the movie is pretty good. Two immature guys get to substitute community service for jail time. The community service involves mentoring two teens - and of course, it is not obvious who is benefiting the most - the adults or the kids.
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