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Role Models (2008)
In a year of sub par comedies, this one hits a home run
A lot of comedy movies lately have been declining, even from old sure=fires like Will Ferrell. This movie was thus a great surprise, as it is absolutely hilarious.
The four main characters (Rudd, Scott, Plasse and Thompson) are way too good in this movie, and a lot of the supporting actors, especially Jane Lynch, are on as well. While watching a little kid curse his head off and make countless jokes about Rudd being Ben Affleck might be the lowest form of comedy, it is one that you can't help loving.
Aside from that, the story actually has some good messages about friendships, and about doing what makes you happy.
Rudd is deadpan and saucy as ever, and Scott is at his Stiffler best. The best scenes in the movie have to do with their snarky dialog with Lynch.
Definitely make sure you see this movie in some capacity.
Four Christmases (2008)
Good For Completely Destroying Christmas Spirit
Where to begin on this one. I didn't really have high hopes for this one, as the commercial made it look really boring, but I got forced into going. I figured hey, Vince Vaughn is awesome, he will probably make it bearable. Yeah, he didn't.
For starters, he and Reese Witherspoon have no chemistry. Their relationship is annoying and they aren't likable characters who you can cheer for. The whole movie is packed with big name actors, but there isn't a single one who is likable, and it makes it really difficult to care as the movie drags on.
Finally, the most painful part was when they let Vince Vaughn just talk incessantly, especially in the later stages of the movie. I loved his rambling style in other movies, but in this one I just want to reach out and slap him.
Avoid, there really isn't anything good about this movie.