Role Models [Blu-ray]: Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott, Elizabeth Banks, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bobb’e J. Thompson, Jane Lynch, Ken Jeong, Ken Marino, Kerri Kenney, A.D. Miles, Joe Lo Truglio, Matt Walsh, David Wain, Andrew Z. Davis, Dan Kolsrud, Timothy Dowling, W. Blake Herron: Movies & TV

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Role Models [Blu-ray]: Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott, Elizabeth Banks, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bobb’e J. Thompson, Jane Lynch, Ken Jeong, Ken Marino, Kerri Kenney, A.D. Miles, Joe Lo Truglio, Matt Walsh, David Wain, Andrew Z. Davis, Dan Kolsrud, Timothy Dowling, W. Blake Herron: Movies & TV

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Raunchy, but not nauseating, Role Models is an exceptionally funny slacker comedy co-written by Paul Rudd. Rudd stars as Danny, one-half of a team (along with Seann William Scott’s character, Wheeler) that visits schools on behalf of a power-drink company. With his lack of enthusiasm for work and his life painfully evident, Danny loses his live-in girlfriend, Beth (Elizabeth Banks), and soon has a run-in with the law resulting in community service for him and Wheeler. Ordered to appear at a Big Brothers-like organization, Danny is partnered with a lonely if brilliant adolescent boy, Augie (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), while Wheeler is hooked up with a foul-mouthed pre-teen named Ronnie (Bobb’e J. Thompson). Neither of the men has anything in common with their charges, a fact exacerbated when Danny reluctantly attends Augie’s participation in a weekend role-playing fantasy game with a medieval flavor. Meanwhile, Wheeler just tries to survive his ongoing power struggle with Ronnie. Both sets of relationships improve when Danny and Wheeler begin to meet their kids halfway and even learn to empathize with them, though the results are sometimes comically bumpy before the characters all hit their groove. There are a number of hilarious scenes (the film definitely deserves its R rating) and more than a few thoughtful ones, including a terrific moment where Danny defends Augie to the latter’s critical parents over an awkward dinner. Jane Lynch is very funny as a semi-insane director of the program pairing kids and adults, and Banks (W.) is very appealing as Danny’s unhappy ex-girlfriend. –Tom Keogh

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Role Models [Blu ray]: Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott, Elizabeth Banks, Christopher Mintz Plasse, Bobbe J. Thompson, Jane Lynch, Ken Jeong, Ken Marino, Kerri Kenney, A.D. Miles, Joe Lo Truglio, Matt Walsh, David Wain, Andrew Z. Davis, Dan Kolsrud, Timothy Dowling, W. Blake Herron: Movies & TV 20093111213840677802 Role Models [Blu ray]: Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott, Elizabeth Banks, Christopher Mintz Plasse, Bobbe J. Thompson, Jane Lynch, Ken Jeong, Ken Marino, Kerri Kenney, A.D. Miles, Joe Lo Truglio, Matt Walsh, David Wain, Andrew Z. Davis, Dan Kolsrud, Timothy Dowling, W. Blake Herron: Movies & TV 20093111213845377803

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Role Models [Blu ray]: Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott, Elizabeth Banks, Christopher Mintz Plasse, Bobbe J. Thompson, Jane Lynch, Ken Jeong, Ken Marino, Kerri Kenney, A.D. Miles, Joe Lo Truglio, Matt Walsh, David Wain, Andrew Z. Davis, Dan Kolsrud, Timothy Dowling, W. Blake Herron: Movies & TV 20093111213871877808 Role Models [Blu ray]: Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott, Elizabeth Banks, Christopher Mintz Plasse, Bobbe J. Thompson, Jane Lynch, Ken Jeong, Ken Marino, Kerri Kenney, A.D. Miles, Joe Lo Truglio, Matt Walsh, David Wain, Andrew Z. Davis, Dan Kolsrud, Timothy Dowling, W. Blake Herron: Movies & TV 20093111213876577809

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Universal Pictures Role Models (Blu-ray) Raunchy, but not nauseating, Role Models is an exceptionally funny slacker comedy co-written by Paul Rudd. Rudd stars as Danny, one-half of a team (along with Seann William Scott’s character, Wheeler) that visits schools on behalf of a power-drink company. With his lack of enthusiasm for work and his life painfully evident,Danny loses his live-in girlfriend, Beth (Elizabeth Banks), and soon has a run-in with the law resulting in community service for him and Wheeler. Ordered to appear at a Big Brothers-like organization, Danny is partnered with a lonely if brilliant adolescent boy, Augie (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), while Wheeler is hooked up with a foul-mouthed pre-teen named Ronnie (Bobb’e J. Thompson). Neither ofthe men has anything in common with their charges, a fact exacerbated when Danny reluctantly attends Augie’s participation in a weekend role-playing fantasy game with a medieval flavor. Meanwhile, Wheeler just tries to survive his ongoing power struggle with Ronnie. Both sets of relationships improve when Danny and Wheeler begin to meet their kidshalfway and even learn to empathize with them, though the results are sometimes comically bumpy before the characters all hit their groove.

Didn’t expect too much going in, but Role Models was a nice surprise,

By Monkdude (Hampton, Virginia) - See all my reviews

The trailers didn’t do this movie any favors. Judging by those I never even thought about seeing Role Models in theaters, but when I saw all the positive reviews from critics I decided to give it a chance. I’m really glad I did.

The chemistry between the cast is very good, especially Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd. They easily carry the movie and provide loads of laughs, but lets not forget about all the wacky side characters. Christopher Mintz-Plasse plays a nerd like no one else, Bobb’e J. Thompson spits out the worst language you will ever hear out of a young kid and Jane Lynch straddles that weird/crazy line yet again.

I also can’t fail to mention the great use of the band KISS. The songs “Love Gun” and “Detroit Rock City” get play in the flick. Just wait until you see the fantasy battle at the end with the four main characters dressed up as KISS. My theater erupted with laughter.

It’s great to see a funny comedy that balances being crude and having some heart. Role Models has both and is also quite unique to boot.

The movie as seen in theaters,

By Distinctly Benign (USA) - See all my reviews

I’m not a big fan of gross out comedy films. I’ve never seen American Pie, I got up and walked out of the room 20 minuets into SuperBad, Zack and Miri make a Porno sounded like the epitome of a movie I didn’t want to see… but for some reason I ended up seeing Role Models in theaters. And I’m very glad I did. This film is a gem even to those whom gross out comedys… well, gross out.

I can’t speak for the quality of the Blu-Ray, the special features, or the extra unrated footage yet, but as long as this is still the same film I loved back in November on the big screen, the extras can only serve to try and somehow bump my 5/5 stars to 6/5.

Surprisingly good,

By N. Durham “Big Evil” (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

I didn’t really expect much out of Role Models, but surprisingly the film ended up turning out to be a pretty funny buddy comedy that earns its place alongside flicks like Pineapple Express, Superbad, and Step Brothers. Paul Rudd (who co-wrote the film) and Seann William Scott star as Danny and Wheeler respectively; two energy drink reps that end up having to enroll in a Big Brother-type program after Danny’s life takes a downturn. Danny ends up having to mentor the nerdy Augie (Superbad’s Christopher Mintz-Plasse) who enjoys participating in a weekend role-playing extravaganza, while Wheeler gets stuck with the foul-mouthed Ronnie (Bobb’e J. Thompson). Role Models is predictable to a degree, but it is plenty enjoyable and delivers the laughs. Rudd and Scott make a good tandem, and there’s more funny bits to be had from Elizabeth Banks and Jane Lynch. All in all, Role Models is a surprisingly good and funny comedy that delivers the goods, and is definitely worth your time.Search Amazon.com: Role Models [Blu-ray]: Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott, Elizabeth Banks, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bobb’e J. Thompson, Jane Lynch, Ken Jeong, Ken Marino, Kerri Kenney, A.D. Miles, Joe Lo Truglio, Matt Walsh, David Wain, Andrew Z. Davis, Dan Kolsrud, Timothy Dowling, W. Blake Herron: Movies & TV from AmAzon

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