Role Models: Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bobb’e J. Thompson, Jane Lynch, David Wain: Movies & TV
Role Models: Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bobb’e J. Thompson, Jane Lynch, David Wain: 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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Product Description
Danny and wheeler two salesmen who trash a company truck on an energy drink-fueled bender. Upon their arrest the court gives them a choice: do hard time or spend 150 hours with a mentorship program. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 03/10/2009 Starring: Paul Rudd Run time: 99 minutes Rating: R Director: Paul Rudd
Didn’t expect too much going in, but Role Models was a nice surprise,
By Monkdude (Hampton, Virginia) -
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Role Models [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)
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.
By Far, The Best Comedy of 2008!,
By Happy Camper (Baltimore, Maryland USA) -
Having worked with children as both an overnight camp counselor and a day care worker, I can identify easily with our “Role Model” heroes and the children in their care! This magnificent film pushes all the right buttons.
You start out with two very self-centered and immature men and you get to watch an amazing metamorphosis take place! These two guys, who are as different from each other as the characters from “The Odd Couple,” learn to care about someone other than themselves!
This story has so many layers! It’s first, and foremost, very funny! Being originally from the New York metropolitan area, I found the frank and very direct foul language to be quite refreshing!
Since one of the story’s characters was involved with LARP (costumed, role-playing games held outdoors), I actually got inspired! When I got home I hopped on the Internet and found out that Maryland has America’s oldest LARP-type organization! So this is NOT just make-believe from a Hollywood film, but a highly organized form of recreation for adults!
By the time the final scene from Role Models crossed the big screen my eyes began to mist! This outrageous comedy is actually quite moving and profound! Was I pleasantly surprised!
See: The Knights Next Door: Everyday People Living Middle Ages Dreams, and The Book of LARP Live Action Role Playing
Pretty funny, better than expected,
By Wiseguy 945 (Omaha, NE) -
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)
I never know what to expect from Seann William Scott films. Recently he has had a few weaker roles. Not expecting much from this film, it turned out to be really funny and not as perverted as expected. It wasn’t just a sexually perverted movie, but a decent story about 2 guys that have a bad day that end up in the end becoming better people themselves as well as being an example for others. Funny, some good one liners, worth a chuckle on a weeknight. Check it out.
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