All 4 Films available on Blu Ray and DVD...
“The Hangover Part III" - (2013) – The thrill is gone. This franchise has been milked for all it’s worth, with this particular obligatory volume slapped together because the producers are sly enough to understand that a slew of completionists will surely rush out and buy the “complete trilogy collection” on Blu Ray or DVD.
A three minute epilogue would be, by far, the funniest and most inspired bit in the entire film- the remaining 97 minutes are unnecessary.
Skip it, or sniff a straw full of tequila… at least you’ll remember the event in detail...
5.0 out of 10
Director: Todd Phillips
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong, John Goodman, Melissa McCarthy, Jeffrey Tambor, Heather Graham, Mike Epps, Sasha Barrese, Jamie Chung and Sondra Currie
Run-Time: 100 minutes
MPAA: Rated R for pervasive language including sexual references, some violence and drug content, and brief graphic nudity
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“Identity Thief” – (2013) – Infuriatingly stupid, tortuously overlong and dumber than a sack of goat hair- I could go on and on. Without a decent laugh to be found in its 111 minute runtime, the only thing remarkable about this film is that it somehow successfully transformed the normally charismatic Melissa Mcarthy (The Heat, Bridesmaids) into a loathsome, repugnant sort that most would immediately feel compelled to strangle. There’s absolutely nothing here to laugh at... hell, there are no redeeming qualities whatsoever.
Skip it- slowly pull your nose hairs out with a pair of tweezers instead… it would be a helluva lot more fun.
One of the worst films of 2013.
1.5 out of 10
Director: Seth Gordon
Cast: Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, Jon Favreau, Amanda Peet, T.I., Genesis Rodriguez, Morris Chestnut, John Cho, Robert Patrick, Eric Stonestreet and Jonathan Banks
Run-Time: 111 minutes
MPAA: Rated R for sexual content and language
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While we're on the subject of worst films of 2013...
“The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” – (2013) – Steve Carell and Steve Buscemi headline as Siegried and Roy-like entertainers in this painfully unfunny barrage of uninspired skits and outright lame improvisations. Jim Carrey’s guerilla street magician performances are so awful it’ll make your ass levitate off the couch to grab onto the remote and put an end to the mess. Only a few brief moments featuring Alan Arkin (he seems to realize the shit he’s stepped into) as a retired magician and Olivia Wilde’s pretty eyes are able to provide an occasional spark or two.
Yeah, skip this dog turd of a film. Anyone who considers this stuff “funny” has my sincerest condolences; your sense of humor is D.O.A.
1.5 out of 10
Director: Don Scardino
Cast: Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Jim Carrey, James Gandolfini, Alan Arkin, Jay Mohr, Michael Herbig, Brad Garrett and David Copperfield
Run-Time: 100 minutes
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for sexual content, dangerous stunts, a drug-related incident and language
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“The Internship” – (2013) – Two recently unemployed, middle-aged salesmen (Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson) decide to apply for internship positions at Google and find their analog mindsets at odds with the digital age. The genuine chemistry and the witty banter between the two headliners keeps this well-meaning flick afloat for stretches, though a dull, formulaic script ultimately drowns it out. Vaughan and Wilson had much better material to work with in 2005’s (vastly superior) Wedding Crashers- of course, that particular R-rated romp wasn’t nearly as nice, pat and safe as this PG-13 rated quickie.
Most substantial indicator of screen-writing by committee: how in the world would two pop culture aficionados be unaware of who "Professor X" was? C’Mon, Man!
I sure do miss past comedy duos like Hope & Crosby, Laurel & Hardy, Abbot & Costello, Cheech & Chong, Wilder & Pryor and Lemmon & Matthau...
6.0 out of 10
Director: Shawn Levy
Cast: Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, Rose Byrne, Aasif Mandvi, Max Minghella, Josh Brener, Dylan O’Brien, Tiya Sircar, Tobit Raphael, Josh Gad, Jessica Szohr, Rob Riggle, Eric Andre, John Goodman and Will Ferrell
Run-Time: 119 minutes
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for sexuality, some crude humor, partying and language
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