A Funny Combination
Filed Under (News) by admin on 26-07-2008
In the history of film there have been some actors whom have had screen chemistry. Hepburn/Tracy come to mind. Hanks/Ryan another. Now there’s a new combo in town. Ferrell/Reilly. These guys are flat out funny and I’m so glad that they made another movie together.
Since I was a huge fan of “Talladega Nights” - mostly due to these ‘Shake n Bake’ actors - I rushed out to see “Step Brothers” yesterday. Dragged Mom too. She wanted a good laugh and that’s we got. This movie was well worth the money. I can’t tell you how many times I laughed out loud due to the humor of these two.
While watching the film, you couldn’t help but wonder what the set must have been like when filming. It must have been a hoot to make. It was that much fun to watch.
However, even though it was a Will Ferrell starring movie, it was John C. Reilly who was the real scene stealer. He was just so perfect for the part and I enjoyed his screen time and lines more than his counterpart. He was a bit more believeable as a 40-year-old man living at home with his parent than Will’s character. But, no matter, they are fun together and I hope that they make many movies as co-stars.
Other winners from the movie are the wardrobe and set design. Their room is hysterical and packed to the gills with the right props as is their treehouse. And their vintage T-shirts were spot on.
It’s not the perfect film. As with any movie there are scenes you could do without it. In this movie, the sleep walking scenes were a bit off. But other than that, it just felt good to laugh again.
There also were some classic lines like the dad delivering “they’re not supposed to use power tools” and Reilly response to that “oh it’s the toothbrush” when noise from a power drill is heard. Or when they share their first family meal “take a picture it lasts longer!” I haven’t heard that in years. It brought me to tears.
Be sure to stay through the credits though. They’ve tucked in an extra scene for those not running immediately from the theater when the movie is over. You won’t want to miss that.
So if you love these two or anything Ferrell has done - go see “Step Brothers.” You won’t be disappointed. Below is a trailer from the movie which contains several of the funny parts. The job interview scenes are hysterical. They go on the interviews together in tuxes. Classic.
These two sure know how to have fun and we, the audience, get to share in it too. Rush out and see “Step Brother” today - that is if this type of humor is your thing. Enjoy and thanks.
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