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 television show.

Directors:

Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly

Writers:

Mike Cerrone, Bobby Farrelly

Stars:

Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantopoulos, Will Sasso

4 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 at birth, three friends Moe, Larry and Curly spend their time eye poking and slapping each other all the day long. But when their orphanage suddenly goes bankrupt, the three Stooges set out to save it by journeying into the world to find a way to raise the money required. But their quest brings them into being used in a murder scheme and landing them into a popular reality show.

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Plot Keywords:

pistol | revolver | escape | rooftop | hospital | 

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Taglines:

All pain, no brain.

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

The script at one point contained a cameo role for Seth MacFarlane as himself.

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Goofs

When Curly, Larry, Moe and Teddy are talking on the bridge, Teddy's clothes are completely dry even though his hair is still dripping wet.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Sister Mary-Mengele: [an orphan says "We're not just orphans" as the orphans play a game of kick the can; Sister Mary-Mengele blows her whistle] Everybody inside! Come on, time for your chores!
Murph: But Sister Mary-Mengele, the game's tied! Can't we just play another couple of minutes? Please?
Sister Mary-Mengele: No, you can't. Now get inside! And pick up that soccer can and put it back in the equipment shed where it belongs!
Peezer: Wait a second, Sis, you gotta hear us out!
Murph: [sings] We didn't ask for this
Peezer: [sings] We didn't pray for this
Hipster Orphan: [...]

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Crazy Credits

Right before the end credits, 2 actors posing as 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'.

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Alternate Versions

The UK theatrical version was cut for a PG rating, to remove the following imitable techniques:

• A vegetable peeler used on a man's head.
• A cheese grater used on a man's foot.
• Hair tongs used on a woman's tongue.
• A man's head being shoved into a microwave.
• A verbal reference to playing with matches.

The uncut version was rated 12 on video.

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Connections

Featured in Half in the Bag: Cabin in the Woods and The Three Stooges (2012)

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Soundtracks

This Little Light Of Mine
Written by Harry Dixon Loes

User Reviews

This depiction of The Three Stooges in a modern day setting portrayed by other actors is a fun tribute to them

You know, when I read that Peter and Bobby Farrelly were going to make a movie starring actors impersonating The Three Stooges, I was a little skeptical especially when the announced stars were people like Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro. But they calmed down and instead cast actors like Sean Hayes, Will Sasso, and Chris Diamantopoulos who did fine in acting exactly like Larry, Curly, and Moe, respectively, when portraying the legendary comics. And while there's somewhat of a sentimental plot involving some orphan kids, it never goes in treacly territory as there's always some wonderfully staged slapstick scenes that undercuts that. Oh, and there's also some hilarious scenes involving the cast of "Jersey Shore". In summary, this version of The Three Stooges is highly recommended for anyone not minding seeing this legendary comedy team played by other actors or anyone who haven't even heard of them yet and wants to see more of them.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 April 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Three Stooges

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$17,010,125, 15 April 2012

Gross USA:

$44,338,224

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$54,819,301

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox, Conundrum Entertainment, Wessler Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1