The Three Stooges (2012)

While trying to save their childhood orphanage, Moe, Larry, and Curly inadvertently stumble into a murder plot and wind up starring in a reality TV show.

Directors:

Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly

Writers:

Mike Cerrone, Bobby Farrelly,

Stars:

Sean Hayes, Will Sasso, Chris Diamantopoulos

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sean Hayes	...	Larry
Will Sasso	...	Curly
Chris Diamantopoulos	...	Moe
Jane Lynch	...	Mother Superior
Sofía Vergara	...	Lydia
Jennifer Hudson	...	Sister Rosemary
Craig Bierko	...	Mac
Stephen Collins	...	Mr. Harter
Larry David	...	Sister Mary-Mengele
Kirby Heyborne	...	Teddy
Carly Craig	...	Mrs. Harter
Kate Upton	...	Sister Bernice
Marianne Leone	...	Sister Ricarda
Brian Doyle-Murray	...	Monsignor Ratliffe
Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino	...	The Situation (as Michael Sorrentino)

Storyline

Left on the doorstep of an orphanage run by nuns, newborns Moe, Larry and Curly grow up finger-poking, nyuk-nyuk-nyuking and woo-woo-wooing their way to uncharted levels of knuckleheaded misadventure. Now their childhood home may have to close due to financial difficulties. But Larry, Curly and Moe, employed as the foster home's inept maintenance men, are determined to come to the rescue. Only The Three Stooges could become embroiled in an oddball murder plot - while stumbling into starring roles in a phenomenally successful TV reality show.

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Plot Keywords:

orphanage | nun | reality tv show | the three stooges | seat belt | 

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Taglines:

Just Say Moe.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for slapstick action violence, some rude and suggestive humor including language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 April 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Los tres chiflados

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$17,010,125 (USA) (13 April 2012)

Gross:

$44,328,238 (USA) (10 August 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Conundrum Entertainment, Wessler Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Justin Timberlake auditioned to play Larry.

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Goofs

When Moe hits Larry over the head with the hammer early in the movie, you can clearly see the rubber hammer head fold up, even at regular speed.

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Quotes

Larry: Hey, quit horsing around you two. You're disturbing my coffee break.
Curly: Oh, boy donuts! Where's mine?
Moe: They're small. Why don't you have two?
Curly: Okay.
[Moe sticks donuts in Curly's ears]
Curly: Oh, now look what you did, Moe! You got donut stuck in my ears!
Larry: Hey, look, you're in luck. They got a donut remover right here.
Moe: What's a donut remover?
Larry: It's one of these.
[reads the sign on the bell]
[...]

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Crazy Credits

Right before the end credits, the Farrelly Brothers appear on screen to deliver a "Don't Try This At Home" announcement. Also, towards the end of the closing credits, there is a music video featuring The Three Stooges and 'Jennifer Hudson' (qv).

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Connections

Referenced in WWF Raw: Episode dated 9 April 2012 (2012)

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Soundtracks

"On Cue"
Written and Performed by William Goodrum (as Billy Goodrum)
Courtesy of Manonash Music

User Reviews

Good, harmless Stooge fun. A faithful tribute.

As a big fan of The Three Stooges since childhood, I wasn't sure how to feel about this movie. Was Hollywood selling out a beloved franchise, or was it actually attempting a faithful, big- screen tribute to one of the greatest comedy acts of all time?

This film was everything I had hoped it'd be and more. When we get to see the Moe, Larry and Curly that we all know and love, it feels like running into a couple of old friends that we haven't seen in awhile. While the appearances aren't dead on with the original Stooges, Sasso, Hayes and Diamantopolous manage to capture the very essence and mannerisms behind the original Stooges.

There's some very interesting character development for the character of Moe, something I didn't expect to find in this film. There's also an emotional depth and a light-hearted silliness that are present throughout the film, something which made the originals so great. There's a few questionable scenes here or there that don't quite feel like they fit in the film, but somehow we get the impression that if the Stooges could have gotten away with it back then they would have done the exact same thing.

The eye pokes, slaps and head bonks are all the same as you remember. They look authentic and when they are mixed with the original sound effects, you'll find yourself laughing like you were a 10 year old kid again. The Farrelly's obviously put a lot of work and research into the film, and if their goal was to make a film that the original Stooges would be proud of and that would inspire a new generation of Stooge lovers, then they have succeeded.

Don't go into this film expecting it to top the originals. No one will ever come close to them, and the makers of this film understand that. Moe Howard was a man who always believed that the show must go on. When Curly was replaced by Shemp, naturally the shorts wouldn't be as good as the Curly ones, but they were still great on their own levels. The same thing could be said when Shemp was replaced by Joe Besser, and eventually Joe DeRita. Moe knew that the golden age of the Stooges was the Moe, Larry and Curly era. That didn't stop him though, he always continued the act, because he knew people needed the Stooges. Don't think of this film as an attempt to top the originals, that's just never gonna happen. Look at it was a faithful love letter to the boys, and sit back relax and get ready to laugh like a kid again.