Release Date:
06/19/2009
Directed by: Harold Ramis
The Skinny: A couple of slacker cavemen are banished from their tribe and forced to wonder Old Testament-era earth. Hijinks—and run-ins with Biblical A-listers—ensue.
The Good: You can't beat this prehistoric laffer's pedigree. It was produced by Judd Apatow, directed by comedy legend Harold Ramis (Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day), and stars Jack Black, Michael Cera, and a host of moviedom's funniest character actors. The result is a (super) old school road comedy with unexpected surprises over each dune. Plus, leading lady (and Maxim cover girl) Olivia Wilde will have you grunting like a caveman.
The Bad: Black and Cera tend to use their well-worn personas (manic blowhard and awkward geek, respectively) as comedic crutches. C'mon guys, try a different shtick.
Drink It Up: Stick around for the end credits and listen up for a There Will Be Blood reference that is possibly the flick's funniest moment.
Theater, DVD or TNT in Five Years: Check it in the theater. Some of the gags may fall flat, but there are enough "Sodom" jokes to keep anyone glued to the screen.
The Skinny: A couple of slacker cavemen are banished from their tribe and forced to wonder Old Testament-era earth. Hijinks—and run-ins with Biblical A-listers—ensue.
The Good: You can't beat this prehistoric laffer's pedigree. It was produced by Judd Apatow, directed by comedy legend Harold Ramis (Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day), and stars Jack Black, Michael Cera, and a host of moviedom's funniest character actors. The result is a (super) old school road comedy with unexpected surprises over each dune. Plus, leading lady (and Maxim cover girl) Olivia Wilde will have you grunting like a caveman.
The Bad: Black and Cera tend to use their well-worn personas (manic blowhard and awkward geek, respectively) as comedic crutches. C'mon guys, try a different shtick.
Drink It Up: Stick around for the end credits and listen up for a There Will Be Blood reference that is possibly the flick's funniest moment.
Theater, DVD or TNT in Five Years: Check it in the theater. Some of the gags may fall flat, but there are enough "Sodom" jokes to keep anyone glued to the screen.
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