Role Models (2008)

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Director:

David Wain

Writers (WGA):

Paul Rudd (screenplay) &
David Wain (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

7 November 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Danny and Wheeler were just sentenced to 150 hours mentoring kids. Worst idea ever.

Plot:

Wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps to enroll in a Big Brother program.

Plot Keywords:

Big Brother | Energy Drink | Tow Truck | Fight | Love

Awards:

3 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sun. Nov. 8	9:20 AM	MAX
Sun. Nov. 8	2:50 PM	MAX

Cast

Seann William Scott	...	Wheeler
Paul Rudd	...	Danny Donahue
Christopher Mintz-Plasse	...	Augie Farks
Bobb'e J. Thompson	...	Ronnie Shields
Elizabeth Banks	...	Beth
Jane Lynch	...	Gayle Sweeny
Ken Jeong	...	King Argotron
Ken Marino	...	Jim Stansel
Kerri Kenney	...	Lynette (as Kerri Kenney-Silver)
A.D. Miles	...	Martin Gary
Joe Lo Truglio	...	Kuzzik
Matt Walsh	...	Davith of Glencracken
Nicole Randall Johnson	...	Karen
Alexandra Stamler	...	Esplen (as Allie Stamler)
Carly Craig	...	Connie

Also Known As:

Big Brothers (USA) (working title)
Little Big Men (USA) (working title)
Vorbilder?! (Germany)

MPAA:

Rated R for crude and sexual content, strong language and nudity.

Runtime:

99 min | 101 min (unrated version)

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:R (certificate #44744) | Australia:MA | UK:15 | Ireland:16 | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Canada:14A (all jurisdictions) | Singapore:NC-16 | South Korea:15 | New Zealand:R16 | Spain:18 | Netherlands:12 | South Africa:16 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Mexico:B15 | Singapore:M18 (DVD rating) | Argentina:13 | Iceland:12 | Finland:K-11 | Peru:14

Filming Locations:

Boys & Girls Club of Venice - 2232 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Universal Pictures

Trivia:

The song "Beth" sung at the end of the film by Paul Rudd to Elizabeth Banks, is also featured in Wet Hot American Summer (2001), directed by David Wain. In that film, Janeane Garofalo's character is named Beth.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Wheeler and Danny walk off the elevator at their office, another man walks in front of the elevator and pushes the button. There is no button on the wall where he pressed it.

Quotes:

Martin Gary: [observes Wheeler and Danny having popcorn thrown at them]
Martin Gary: I've heard of popcorn in the face, but this is ridiculous!

Movie Connections:

References Jerry Maguire (1996)

Soundtrack:

Beth

One of the funniest movies I've ever seen.

Move over Superbad and Knocked Up. The guys from The State, The Ten, and Wet Hot American Summer have outdone themselves tenfold. I saw a preview screening a little less than a month ago, going in with no expectations. Paul Rudd's never written a movie before, but I enjoy Ken Marino and David Wain's work so I knew it would at least be amusing. Wow was I wrong. From start to finish, every line was perfectly written with perfect delivery from Rudd and company.

If this movie isn't a hard R, it's going to suck big time. The movie's raunchiness is its best quality, and I can't wait to see it a couple more times on opening weekend.

Extremely recommended for everybody.