This film typifies what one might call Hollywood's approach to a smart film. The smartness, such as it is, consists mainly of a self-aware narrator, and what one could call 'reality-style' violence for lack of a better term. The film is funny, but this is the humour of deliberate rudeness. The dialogue is lively, but primarily because the writers did not attempt to 'tone it down' to suit what they would call a mid-western audience.
Apart from that, there isn't much to recommend the film. The acting is all right, as is the cinematography and direction. Nothing stands out really. Best watched in the company of friends, and best forgotten immediately. If you follow the plot carefully you are likely to find strange bits. There isn't much of a story line, and there is the usual 'smart Hollywood film''s attempt at creating mystery by withholding information and obfuscation.
If you hope to watch something that will be worth remembering, avoid. If you just want a few beery laughs with mates, go ahead.
Apart from that, there isn't much to recommend the film. The acting is all right, as is the cinematography and direction. Nothing stands out really. Best watched in the company of friends, and best forgotten immediately. If you follow the plot carefully you are likely to find strange bits. There isn't much of a story line, and there is the usual 'smart Hollywood film''s attempt at creating mystery by withholding information and obfuscation.
If you hope to watch something that will be worth remembering, avoid. If you just want a few beery laughs with mates, go ahead.
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