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Step Brothers: Will Ferrell Completes His Devolution
In effect, Brennan Huff is the role Will Ferrell has been preparing for his entire career. From oblivious Buddy the Elf, to the more oblivious and childish Ron Burgundy, to the even more oblivious and...
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The Hangover: Blame It On The A-A-A-A-A-Alcohol
The Hangover, the best comedy yet by Todd Phillips– who’s no slouch, having directed Road Trip and Old School– is the quintessential comedy of surprise. It overwhelms you with so many potential comic...
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The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard: Laugh Hard! The Goods Delivers
Ever since Will Ferrell’s stock fell and Judd Apatow’s stock rose, comedies have been more focused on full-blooded characters, plots with genuine growth, and scripts with “heart.” The Goods gives a...
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Furry Vengeance: Save the Forest, Disturb the Audience
As Furry Vengeance opens, we are treated to some wacky music and we see Rob Riggle driving down the road. I had the faintest glimmer of hope: Rob Riggle is a very funny man. All of that hope turned to...
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21 Jump Street: This Terrific Comedy Shoots To Kill
There’s a line early on in 21 Jump Street, the very funny live-action debut of directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, where Nick Offerman’s police chief character is explaining the premise of the...
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Mini-Reviews: The Internship, Now You See Me
The Internship: As charming and sunny as we’re likely to get this summer, The Internship proves that even if gags are inconsistent, affable characters in a comedy will save the day. Vince Vaughn and...
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