Ike: Laughing out loud is not my style, but The Campaign forced me! This is the first real laugh-out-loud comedy of the summer put together by comedy visionary, director Jay Roach.
Casting selection was easily perfected with Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell, a perfect comedic duo. Zach nails his oddball character by being: awkward yet lovable, gay yet straight, pathetic yet effective. Naturally, Will handles himself like he always does, funny enough to make millions.
Be assured The Campaign has a number of knee slappers beyond the movie trailer. Allow me to name a few: Minutes of dinner table confessions, bad parenting, animal intolerance, campaign ads that don't add up, less than sexy kitchen sex, and Zach's character alone. Believe me you will get enough giggles on to support your need.
If you have read my past reviews, you know I don't let every movie sail off with flying colors. Although The Campaign had mature writing (unlike The Sitter, The Watch, Bad Teacher), The Campaign will fall short of glory due to its incessant cursing and pieces of tasteless humor. The priceless "everlasting classic comedy" can rarely be attained when the writing is riddled with the worst curse words in the business. Again and again I find myself hoping directors will replace pathetic wording with witty brilliance.
Jay Roach undoubtedly executed at a high level, creating a blockbuster and one of the best movies of the summer. However, Jay's vision won't be creating an unforgettable comedy.
***If you ever get your kids to confess stuff without consequence, you will be sadly disappointed. That's a fact!
Courtesy The Rehash Critics -Ike
Casting selection was easily perfected with Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell, a perfect comedic duo. Zach nails his oddball character by being: awkward yet lovable, gay yet straight, pathetic yet effective. Naturally, Will handles himself like he always does, funny enough to make millions.
Be assured The Campaign has a number of knee slappers beyond the movie trailer. Allow me to name a few: Minutes of dinner table confessions, bad parenting, animal intolerance, campaign ads that don't add up, less than sexy kitchen sex, and Zach's character alone. Believe me you will get enough giggles on to support your need.
If you have read my past reviews, you know I don't let every movie sail off with flying colors. Although The Campaign had mature writing (unlike The Sitter, The Watch, Bad Teacher), The Campaign will fall short of glory due to its incessant cursing and pieces of tasteless humor. The priceless "everlasting classic comedy" can rarely be attained when the writing is riddled with the worst curse words in the business. Again and again I find myself hoping directors will replace pathetic wording with witty brilliance.
Jay Roach undoubtedly executed at a high level, creating a blockbuster and one of the best movies of the summer. However, Jay's vision won't be creating an unforgettable comedy.
***If you ever get your kids to confess stuff without consequence, you will be sadly disappointed. That's a fact!
Courtesy The Rehash Critics -Ike