Role Models
Role Models is a comedy in the sense that none of the content of the film is even remotely realistic, and thus we go into the endless realm of possibility, providing moments of hilarity.
Two thirty-something energy drink promoters cause a traffic violation and must face either 30 days in prison or offer their personal time as ‘big brothers’ to children. Yes, reckless enough to be sentenced to prison, but acceptable enough by society to show children the ways of the world. Either way, get past this plot hole and you can begin to enjoy some classic inappropriate one liners.
That said, chances are if you are not aware of Paul Rudd’s and Sean William Scott’s particular style of toilet, lewd, facial expression, and boyish type of comedy, you won’t find this funny. However if you are aware of it and you appreciated the likes of Knocked Up, Anchorman, Old School, then you are in for bit of a treat.
Another reason to see this film is if you’re a fan of Superbad - although this is not me saying this is anywhere near as good as Superbad. We see the return of Christopher Mintz Plasse (a.k.a ‘McLovin’), Rudd’s allocated ‘misguided boy’. Mintz Plasse plays a very similar character as he did in Superbad, so roll on awkward adolescent double entendres and giggling . Also another cast member that got my attention was the 11 year-old Bobb’e J. Thompson, who plays Ronnie a very aggressive, quick mouthed protégé to William Scott’s big brother project. His ability as an actor is quite commendable, and his comic timing is something to wonder at. I hope to see him in more productions in the very near future.
A worthy comedy created by the new generation for the new generation of humour hungry twenty-somethings.
That said, chances are if you are not aware of Paul Rudd’s and Sean William Scott’s particular style of toilet, lewd, facial expression, and boyish type of comedy, you won’t find this funny. However if you are aware of it and you appreciated the likes of Knocked Up, Anchorman, Old School, then you are in for bit of a treat.
Another reason to see this film is if you’re a fan of Superbad - although this is not me saying this is anywhere near as good as Superbad. We see the return of Christopher Mintz Plasse (a.k.a ‘McLovin’), Rudd’s allocated ‘misguided boy’. Mintz Plasse plays a very similar character as he did in Superbad, so roll on awkward adolescent double entendres and giggling . Also another cast member that got my attention was the 11 year-old Bobb’e J. Thompson, who plays Ronnie a very aggressive, quick mouthed protégé to William Scott’s big brother project. His ability as an actor is quite commendable, and his comic timing is something to wonder at. I hope to see him in more productions in the very near future.
A worthy comedy created by the new generation for the new generation of humour hungry twenty-somethings.
Here Is The Writer : Omer Bhatti
Omer Bhatti, Head Sales Trader of WorldSpreads and markets commentator during the week, is always happy to go to a cushy cinema and devour films on the weekend. No film is ruled out, be it French film noir, Hollywood CGI action, or Japanese Manga. Look to Omer for input on where to go and what to see, whether it’s for a first date, family outing, Sunday recovery session, or guy's - or girl's - night out. (Just don't make him watch Sex & the City again.)
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