Role Models

Synopsis

Goofball salesmen Danny (Paul Rudd) and Wheeler (Seann William Scott) get themselves into a lot of trouble after wrecking their company’s vehicle and getting arrested. Their juvenile behavior lands them in court and they’re sentenced to 150 hours of community service with a mentorship program instead of serving jail time. After less than a day with the kids, jail isn’t looking too bad. However, they better act right and bond with the kids or the ex-con director (Jane Lynch, 40 Year Old Virgin) of the program will definitely get them thrown into the joint.

Review

Profanity, crude and rude language have leading Role Models. I’m talking F-bombs, sex talk and a host of other rude comments—and it’s not just the adults talking. Role Models is a typical formulaic movie that shows the lead guys, one as a curmudgeon and the other as a happy-go-lucky meathead ladies man, learning how to care about more than themselves. Of course, the ladies man is played by Seann William Scott (American Pie, Mr. Woodcock) he’s great for these types of Neanderthal-ish roles and Paul Rudd (Knocked Up, 40 Year Old Virgin) is reprising his sourpuss character that always plays a miserable black cloud. It’s such a great way to step outside the box guys. Mmm hmm.

Danny (Rudd) is an unhappy, arrogant stick in the mud dude that HATES his job and pretty much everything. He’s such a miserable spirit his girlfriend even says “peeeaaccee.” His co-worker Wheeler (Scott) is the total opposite. He LOVES life, his job, and women. He’s such a free spirit and really has no responsibilities and acts like a teenager.

Danny and Wheeler are out on a job selling their company’s power drink when Danny has a break down that causes him to act a FOOL, which gets them both into legal trouble. They either have to do 30 days in jail, or clock in over 100 hours of community service at Sturdy Wings—a mentoring program that provides “Bigs and Littles” one on one friendships.Bobb’e J Thompson, Of Boys and Men) and —

He’s just BAD.

Just a foul mouth little stinker. Bobb’e is the next comedian in training. OH yes sir. He reminds me of a miniature Tracy Morgan (30 Rock) — his height, looks, attitude, and sadly, that FOUL mouth of his. I can’t believe this kid curses the way he does in this flick. I’m telling you, I was flabbergasted. It was kind of embarrassing, like why would someone let his or her kid curse without ceasing? Shoot, I wanted to oops him upside his head sometimes. I guess he played his role well, but cashing those checks for allowing your son to look like a miniature Tracy Morgan should be tough. I mean I saw Tracy Morgan on stage and let me just say those old grannies up front who came to see the 30 Rock Tracy got the 30th Street Tracy—“doo doo” comments and all.

The acting with the youth in the movie is right on. Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad) plays Augie Farks and has that natural geek character nailed. You can actually just look at him and giggle. Augie is Danny’s Little and he lives in a fantasy, but actually, real world of medieval times. Some club of...weirdos. Slap me for being judgmental, ya‘ll. He wears a cape and carries a fake sword. Needless to say, Danny isn’t feeling the mentoring thing.

I laughed because I know that people really do dress up in medieval gear and conduct their lives this way. The only reason why I knew this to be true is I was watching Wife Swap one time and one of the families dressed and talked like medieval characters. YES!!!! But who am I to judge? If you aren’t hurting me and are enjoying the heck out of life, why not act like you’re from the Middle Ages?

The “battle” scenes with the medieval people are so ridiculous you’ll be cracking up. Oh, and I’m a tad bit guilty of wanting to act out the battle sword scenes too. It looked like some good exercise. And Lord knows I need me a good work out or several. Shoot, I’m all out of shape and what not. I go up a flight a stairs and have the nerves to huff and puff.

Anyhoo, that’s enough about my lazy behind. Role Models is a cute flick that will definitely put a big ole’ Cheshire grin on your face and have you rolling most of the film. Do you need to pay $8 to $10 for it? No, not really. However, if you want a quick Saturday afternoon flick that will make you laugh and profanity doesn’t bother you, then check it out.

My Rating ~ 3 Reels

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