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Anyone familiar with the work of writer-directors Bobby and Peter Farrelly, especially There's Something About Mary, will be neither surprised nor shocked by the raunchy, gross-out gags that permeate Hall Pass. But what Farrelly fans might not expect is what comes at the other end of the spectrum--namely, a tender, even sentimental point of view in which marriage is sanctified and even a couple of delusional doofuses end up on the right side of righteousness. Buddies Rick (Owen Wilson) and Fred (Jason Sudeikis) have attractive, loving wives (Maggie and Grace, played by Jenna Fischer and Christina Applegate, respectively) and, in Rick's case, a couple of cute kids. But boys will be boys, and after catching their husbands eyeing other women's butts, making rude remarks in front of friends, and so on, the ladies decide to offer them "hall passes"--an entire week during which they can pretend they're not married and do whatever they want, no questions asked, while the wives head for Cape Cod. Rick, for one, is nonplussed; here is a decent guy who refuses to buy beer for his underage babysitter (not to mention resisting her flirtatious come-ons) and generally tries to do the right thing, and he suspects there's more than meets the ear to Maggie's offer (Fred, on the other hand, expects to spend the week scoring young hotties with lines like "You must be from Ireland, 'cos when I look at you my penis is Dublin"). But while Maggie and Grace find themselves courted by some studly minor-league baseball dudes, Rick and Fred mostly just strike out. Their shenanigans are accompanied by a parade of typically sophomoric Farrelly gags: penis jokes (and a couple of real penises), masturbation jokes, scatological jokes, "I'm so stoned" marijuana jokes, and sexual terms (like "eye banging" and "fake chow") that can't be explained on a family website. Some of this is funny, most merely dumb; some viewers will think the humor goes too far, others not far enough. But the overriding impression is that a decade or more past their biggest hits, the Farrellys, who are now in their 50s, have grown up--at least a little. --Sam Graham
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a brilliant film with laugh out loud moments at every turn, stellar performances from all those involved, and a well written script with a lot of witty jokes and darkly funny moments.
The general premise of the film is that Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis, both obsessed with the opposite sex and how life could have been if they weren't tied down with marriage, are granted "hall passes" (a week off marriage) by their wives - who hope that the men will see that life really isn't any greener on the other side. Much hilarity ensues when the two completely normal, middle aged men attempt to inject some spice into their lives on their week off. An equally interesting twist is the enjoyment that the wives appear to gain from the week off themselves.
This is a comedy with some well thought out and clever jokes & funny situations. The performances of Wilson and Sudeikis are brilliant - wholly believable and hilarious. As are the performances of the supporting actresses and all of the cameo appearances also (Stephen Merchant et al)
This is a brilliant comedy; it will have you laughing out loud several times and you'll want to watch it again and again!
The general premise of the film is that Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis, both obsessed with the opposite sex and how life could have been if they weren't tied down with marriage, are granted "hall passes" (a week off marriage) by their wives - who hope that the men will see that life really isn't any greener on the other side. Much hilarity ensues when the two completely normal, middle aged men attempt to inject some spice into their lives on their week off. An equally interesting twist is the enjoyment that the wives appear to gain from the week off themselves.
This is a comedy with some well thought out and clever jokes & funny situations. The performances of Wilson and Sudeikis are brilliant - wholly believable and hilarious. As are the performances of the supporting actresses and all of the cameo appearances also (Stephen Merchant et al)
This is a brilliant comedy; it will have you laughing out loud several times and you'll want to watch it again and again!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This idiotic comedy movie has been slated in reviews so I must have just been in a good mood as I haven't laughed at a film so much in ages (since Wedding Crashers). It is a light, rude, easy comedy for couples or teen groups and delivers sexual themed jokes.
Stuck in married ruts and fed up of their husbands fantasising about being single again, 2 wives give their husbands hall passes, a week off marriage! The two men are hopeless, useless and comically unprepared for bachelor-hood. Owen Wilson leads the way, with best friend Jason Sudeikis and other group friends such as Stephen Merchant (the tall one from Ricky Gervais shows).
The cast is great, the idea amusing and enticing (if you are in a silly mood) and the film is a laugh out loud joke-fest. I thought it was effortlessly brilliant, if not predictable, daft and childish. It was after all directed by the Farrelly Brothers (Shallow Hal, Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber).
Stuck in married ruts and fed up of their husbands fantasising about being single again, 2 wives give their husbands hall passes, a week off marriage! The two men are hopeless, useless and comically unprepared for bachelor-hood. Owen Wilson leads the way, with best friend Jason Sudeikis and other group friends such as Stephen Merchant (the tall one from Ricky Gervais shows).
The cast is great, the idea amusing and enticing (if you are in a silly mood) and the film is a laugh out loud joke-fest. I thought it was effortlessly brilliant, if not predictable, daft and childish. It was after all directed by the Farrelly Brothers (Shallow Hal, Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
what this movie lacks is many LOL moments.
Laughs are few but overall it's an entertaining movie.
It's less obnoxious and offensive then farrelly brothers few last movie.
Owen and judas did nice job on acting front.
See and enjoy.
3.5/5
Laughs are few but overall it's an entertaining movie.
It's less obnoxious and offensive then farrelly brothers few last movie.
Owen and judas did nice job on acting front.
See and enjoy.
3.5/5
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Published 1 month ago by Jules
You pays your money - and takes your choice...
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Hilarious!!
Personally i thought this was hilarious! Very good idea!
Owen Wilson & Jason Sudeikis worked very well with each other, played the part realistically and humorously! Read more
Owen Wilson & Jason Sudeikis worked very well with each other, played the part realistically and humorously! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mattknight
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I found this film very funny and worth the look amazing cast with great funny set up of a film
Published 9 months ago by OLI
Loved It
Absolutely loved this film, real old school Owen Wilson at his best. Great story line and great humour. A must see.
Published 10 months ago by Scotty Apps
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