Friendship

This movie has more replay value than anything else I have seen in YEARS, and that's one of the strongest suits you can have "as a movie". It's not only the best comedy I have seen in years, but the best movie of 2025 thus far, by a long shot.

I'm definitely a fan of I Think You Should Leave, but not as diehard as the majority of my friends. I like Tim Robinson a lot, but I think his humor only works in about 60% of the sketches. I feel that here, in feature film format, Tim Robinson excels to the level of legend. It goes without saying that Paul Rudd is the ONLY choice for his character, considering it is seemingly universally agreed that he is one of the most charming men in Hollywood - and that is what this character is all about. Every element of the plot progression between the two of these guys hits, and sometimes even hurts. The laughs are literally endless all the way through this movie, and it is packed to the brim with iconic, quotable lines just like all of our favorite comedies of the 90's and early-to-mid 2000's. I don't think there's a single joke in the entire movie that doesn't land. The soundtrack which consists almost entirely of Slipknot, John Maus, and Ghost Town DJ's won huge points with me. Kata Mara was perfect casting for the wife - totally endearing and when she's mad, it's totally believable. The son was hilarious, and there were some really fantastic cameos by some up-and-comers like Ivy Wolk, and of course, the perfect small role for the scariest new guy in comedy, Conner O'Malley. I wish Jon Glaser would have been utilized a bit more, but I suppose I can't "have my cake and eat it too".

It is very rare I desire going to see a movie more than once in the theater these days, but this one I could definitely see going to catch at least two more times before it leaves theaters. This one's legendary.

Search "Roast the Critics" on YouTube to watch me roast the 8% of critics who hate Friendship.

Hating this movie means you have no depth or sense of humor, that you just want to go around the world moping and sticking cacti up your ass.

To pair Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson up was a genius move - a move that hasn't been so brilliant since Nicholas Cage and John Travolta in Face/Off.

And yes, Friendship is just as weird as Face/Off.

Lots of people say it's cringy, but I don't see it. I never squirmed or got grossed out. I guess that just proves my desensitized sensibilities, doesn't it? Well, enjoy. And don't forget to check out my video on YouTube. Search Roast the Critics.

Flawless from beginning to end. The film is a Greek tragedy full of laugh out loud moments which is quite the feat. Score, cinematography, editing, all great. It's probably not for everyone, some people will hate it and they should go see the new Marvel or Sinners, they're nuts. The divisiveness is what will make so many people love the movie, it doesn't aim to please everyone. This approach allows Deyoung to go all in for Robinson fans. And while there are elements that feel tonally similar to ITYS, it's also a standalone project that is completely unique for both Robinson and Rudd. If you have a great group of guy friends...go see it together.

Friendship is an absolute gem of a movie. The film is laugh out loud funny during its entire runtime. Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd are both hilarious and everyone else in the ensemble is very funny as well. The movie balances physical humor, funny situations, and well written jokes very well. The movie has some great set up and pay off jokes. Andrew DeYoung wrote and directed this movie and he did a great job in both of those aspects. The film is also shot very well, especially for a comedy, the cinematography here is fantastic. The movie is also very well edited and uses typical comedic editing tropes usually found in older movies or cartoons to full effect in this movie. I highly recommend this one if you like comedies.

On the one hand, it's got moments of genuine hilarity and ingenuity. Rare these days in movie theaters - it seems only stand-up has any guts and originality. I laughed hard in places and so did the first-weekend LA crowd. On the other hand, the story is without much momentum and lacks a sense of inevitability. Feels random and without clear purpose/meaning. As though the whole thing were a series of sketches strung together with no driving thematic goal. Another way of putting it is that it does not get more interesting as it goes. But the acting and casting is superb. Very well directed. Bravo!