In Role Models, the behavior of two energy drink reps' (played by Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott) forces them to enroll in a community service program where they mentor two young boys.
I’ll come right out and say it. This movie looks funny as hell. The cast looks great, with several smaller roles by actors you may recognize from recent Judd Apatow films. While he is not involved, the film certainly has that Apatow feel. The kids, played by Christopher Mintz-Plasse (aka McLovin) and Bobb'e Jaques Thompson, are great foils to Rudd and William Scott.
The actual trailer made me laugh out loud, which is a good sign, since this isn't even the Red Band trailer. I see a lot of potential for more hilarity and even some character arcs by all leads, including Elizabeth Bank as Rudd’s love interest.
Of course, it is always possible that this film could fall into the pitfalls that many comedies do, including the only good jokes being in the trailer, the plot being weak and not forward moving, etc. But, given the cast and the upside to the film, I doubt anyone will leave the theater disappointed.
Opens: November 7, 2008
Trailer: * * * *
Film: * * * *
That's our take, what do you guys think?
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