I had heard from a few friends that this film was going to be AMAZING. However, I was doubtful. Why you ask? Tina Fey and Steve Carell are hilarious...putting them together must make MAGIC. I do love Fey and Carell, but I was just unsure if they would have chemistry or if two great things would equal an even greater thing.
With that said, I did really enjoy the film. Plot wise, ehhhhhh. It was was VERY predictable in my opinion. However, it was definitely hilarious. I didn't feel like they got themselves into a whole lot of awkward situations...the ones we're used to seeing Carell in during The Office, but they did deliver a lot of funny one-liners. I really think that was the bulk of the film. It got a little slow sometimes as they're basically just running from bad guys for an hour and a half, but you get some good suspense-filled moments towards the end. There's a car chase that's particularly hilarious. The cab driver involved in this scene was awesome.
I don't think the plot or themes are really all that unique: A couple wishes to spice up their marriage and break up the monotony by going on an adventure but end up in a whirl-wind of trouble that leaves them thankful for what they have. Have we not seen films similar to this before? What we have not seen is enough of Tina Fey. Homegirl is just so funny. My favorite part of the film, ironically enough, is when it's actually over and they show the outtakes during the credits. It's basically just Fey and Carell ad-libbing and they are hysterical. Make sure you stay until the entire reel is finished and you'll get another little surprise....
The cast all around was solid...Mark Wahlberg, Mia Kunis, James Franco and William Fechtner were all pretty funny. Like I said, writer Josh Klausner did an ok job but props to him for letting Carell and Fey ad-lib. The director was Shawn Levy and I thought he did a good job too, but it was nothing I'll remember directing wise. I really felt like the bulk of the weight to produce a good movie fell on Tina Fey and Steve Carrell.
I'll probably go and see this film again...it was light and funny so it's definitely a good one to see multiple times.
With that said, I did really enjoy the film. Plot wise, ehhhhhh. It was was VERY predictable in my opinion. However, it was definitely hilarious. I didn't feel like they got themselves into a whole lot of awkward situations...the ones we're used to seeing Carell in during The Office, but they did deliver a lot of funny one-liners. I really think that was the bulk of the film. It got a little slow sometimes as they're basically just running from bad guys for an hour and a half, but you get some good suspense-filled moments towards the end. There's a car chase that's particularly hilarious. The cab driver involved in this scene was awesome.
I don't think the plot or themes are really all that unique: A couple wishes to spice up their marriage and break up the monotony by going on an adventure but end up in a whirl-wind of trouble that leaves them thankful for what they have. Have we not seen films similar to this before? What we have not seen is enough of Tina Fey. Homegirl is just so funny. My favorite part of the film, ironically enough, is when it's actually over and they show the outtakes during the credits. It's basically just Fey and Carell ad-libbing and they are hysterical. Make sure you stay until the entire reel is finished and you'll get another little surprise....
The cast all around was solid...Mark Wahlberg, Mia Kunis, James Franco and William Fechtner were all pretty funny. Like I said, writer Josh Klausner did an ok job but props to him for letting Carell and Fey ad-lib. The director was Shawn Levy and I thought he did a good job too, but it was nothing I'll remember directing wise. I really felt like the bulk of the weight to produce a good movie fell on Tina Fey and Steve Carrell.
I'll probably go and see this film again...it was light and funny so it's definitely a good one to see multiple times.
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