This one looked really stupid from the previews, didn't it? Well, never being one to turn down an R-rated comedy, I saw it anyway. I was pleasantly surprised by the result.
The story follows three middle-aged men (John Cusack, Craig Robinson, and Rob Corddry) and their young companion (Clark Duke) as they attempt to relive their youth after drifting apart over the years. When they take a trip to the old ski lodge they used to frequent, they discover things aren't the way they remember them. After a crazy night spent in a hot tub, they get sent back in time where they are faced with a difficult decision: change their lives for the better or go back to 2010.
Physics (and metaphysics) issues aside, the story is obviously fairly nonsensical. It was that silliness that made it the perfect fit for this movie. It was structured just enough, while just being silly enough to enhance the comedy. Like I said, there were obvious logical issues, but what more can you expect from a comedy?
The humor was fantastic. Just enough silliness to please the potty-humor crowd, while having some pop culture jokes and references as well. Well written and funny throughout. The cast was perfect for this too, providing the diversity needed for the jokes to be pulled off. The group had such conflicting personalities that it just made everything that much funnier. The only issue here is that it wasn't as quotable as many recent blockbuster comedies have been. While it was certainly funny throughout, there weren't many laugh-out-loud moments of hilarity.
This movie was well dont done and definitely surpassed my expectations. Minor issues keep it from being spectacular, but it is definitely worth a watch. 4/5 stars.
-Joe
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