Horrible Bosses (R)
Mike:
Scott:
Mike: Tonight we are reviewing Horrible Bosses, a comedy about what happens when getting a new job isn’t really an option and it seems like you might be better off with your boss permanently out of the picture.
What did you think Mike?
Mike I: I think this has been a great summer for comedies.
And Horrible Bosses is yet another great comedy to add to the list
Mike: I think it is actually the best comedy we have seen this year.
I liked Bridesmaids and Hangover 2, but this movie had me laughing nonstop throughout. I think this is the best non Judd Apatow comedy I have seen recently.
Mike I: I would definitely put it up there with Bridesmaids.
... but without the sometimes sappy emotion
Mike: Yes, most of these comedies have a lull when the conflict comes in to play and the couple or best friends split up over a misunderstanding.
Mike I: And this is pure comedy all the way through
Mike: There is suddenly this break in the comedy 3/4 of the way through. That doesn't happen here.
The great thing is that everyone can relate to this. Everyone has had a bad boss. And everyone has had daydreams of getting rid of them one way or another.
Mike I: I'll give most of that credit to the cast, which was brilliant.
Mike: Great cast!
Mike I: I'm glad that I'm not the only one that has visualized their boss' head exploding! (Wait, did I just admit that? -- not my current job! haha!)
Mike: No, none of our current jobs...
I have to admit I had no idea who Charlie Day was.
Turns out he is a writer and actor on Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia, a show I have to admit to never having seen.
Mike I: I knew I had seen Day before and it was for that show. When I found out, it made the onscreen wink to Danny DeVito that much better
Mike: As far as our three amigos, I would see Jason Bateman in anything he does and I think that Jason Sudeikis is the brightest spot on Saturday Night Live, besides Kristin Wiig.
Mike I: Bateman's really turned his career around since Teen Wolf 2! Just kidding.
Mike: Wow, that is going back a ways.
Mike I: But you're right, every part in this movie has their day in the sun.
Mike: Since Arrested Development, Bateman can do no wrong in my book.
Mike I: Arrested Development saved Bateman's career, then he's picked smart role after smart role and has really shined in these comedic parts.
Mike: Even though I don't really know him, Charlie Day proved that he was in the same league as the two Jasons.
Mike I: Actually, I guess Starsky & Hutch started the turn around -- it doesn't hurt to align yourself with Vince Vaughn!
And Jennifer Aniston!
Mike: Yes. That’s right they were just recently together in Switch.
Speaking Of Aniston, the three terrible bosses are played by some real pros as well.
Mike I: In my opinion, this is Aniston's best role since Bruce Almighty, and maybe better than my favorite 'The Good Girl'.
Mike: I love that this is a different role for her. She is typically girl next door, but here she is a "dirty girl" and she pulls it off.
Mike I: And I would suggest that she keep the dark hair color. She was completely re-invented with that look.
Mike: I think most guys would like to be harassed by Aniston, but maybe not right as they are getting engaged.
Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston and Colin Farrell are dream casting for nut job bosses.
Mike I: I didn't expect that kind of performance from Colin Farrell -- fantastic!
He's done so many heavy roles lately that it's kind of like seeing DeNiro in Meet the Parents.
What a great break for him.
Mike: Farrell is not just a pretty face and in this movie, he's not even that. His comb over could be his one joke, but he can back it up with real delivery.
Mike I: And I only heard his accent slip once. Good job, Colin!
Mike: Spacey plays a kind of character we have seen from him before, but I have to say I think I hated his Dave Harken the most. And I mean that in a good way.
Mike I: Each 'boss' was matched up with their employee very well. They knew what buttons to push for each corresponding character. Another compliment to the casting.
Mike: There are some great cameos in this movie too. Look out for Jamie Foxx, Ron White, Julie Bowen, Ioan Gruffudd, Isaiah Mustafa and Bob Newhart.
Mike I: Oh yeah, the Old Spice Guy!
Mustafa, that is
And don't forget Donald Sutherland in there ...
Mike: As well as Reed Richards and Clare from Modern Family. I think the others don’t need and explanation.
Another interesting cameo is John Francis Daley. Who?
He’s the kid from Freaks and Geeks and Bones, who also happens to be one of the writers.
So, there is your trivia for the day.
Mike: Director Seth Gordon hasnt done very many comedy films, but this one is head and shoulders above Four Christmases.
It looks like he has been getting his experience directing shows like Modern family and The Office.
So Mike how do you rate this?
Mike I: I give it a 4 and a half. Which is pretty steep considering it's a comedy.
Mike: Dang, now it’s going to seem like I am copying you, but I give it 4 and half also.
It’s going to take something special to come along and top this. I'm ready to go see it again.
Mike I: Everything from the pacing to the visual gags puts this up there.
This going to be purchased and played over and over again.
Mike: I also want to point out that, even though the trailers are funny, they barely scratch the surface.
Mike I: There's plenty of comedic meat on this bone.
