What It Is: An SNL movie about a kid's attempt to live up to his stuntman father's legacy.Why I Watched It: I hoped to find a good joke or two.
What I Thought: I found more than two jokes, but not many more. I haven't seen a "good" SNL movie since Superstar. Sure, they all have a few good jokes, but they all ultimately leave me wanting.
Andy Samberg is decent as Rod, but the cute Isla Fisher (The Lookout) and the immeasurably awesome Ian McShane (Deadwood) did all the real entertaining. The acting in Hot Rod is barely passable, but the plot itself was just preposterous enough to hold my attention. That, and spending the entire film trying to determine where I'd seen Isla Fisher before.
On the other hand, Ian McShane was amazing! In a complete contrast of his villainous role in Deadwood as Al Swearengen, McShane played Rod's tough love stepfather. Every scene with him was hilarious! This guy really needs to take more comedy parts!
Highlights: All the failed stunts, Isla Fisher, and a very funny McShane!
Who Should See It: Fans of McShane's and the kind of viewers that enjoy the (mostly) brainless comedy you get with SNL.
How Soon: Whenever.
1 comment:
i bought the movie because of the reviews on it, which i find myself doing sometimes... i thought it was pretty good. i agree, there were a few really funny parts. the banter with his dying stepfather i thought was pretty funny, and i loved the punch dancing sequence that paid tribute to Footloose. wasn't quite as funny as i'd hoped and i'll probably never watch it again, but eh... they can't all be Superbad.
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