GENRE: Comedy
RATING: R for sexual content and language
RUNTIME: 1 hour and 25 minutes
STARRING: Will Ferrell (Anchorman, Talladega Nights)
Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover, Due Date)
DIRECTOR: Jay Roach (Austin Powers, Meet the Parents)
WRITERS: Chris Henchy (The Other Guys)
Shawn Harwell (Eastbound & Down)
PLOT: Two corrupt CEOs get a naïve loser to oust a long-term sleazy congressman in order to gain influence over a district.
FIVE OBSERVATIONS:
1 What a fun script! Very timely with the presidential campaign in full force. It’s fun to laugh at American politics.
2 Ferrell and Galifianakis play their roles well. Ferrell is his cocky Ricky Bobby self as a dim congressman. Galifianakis’ Marty channels some of his Due Date persona. They are pros at the ludicrous.
3 Dylan McDermott is actually pretty funny as Marty’s campaign manager. He’s cold, calculating and in charge. Some fine work.
4 A good length for a comedy. It doesn’t overstay its welcome.
5 Punching a baby? Funny!
RECOMMENDATION: Funny but can wait for rental
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