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Role Models

Role Models

2008
Romance
Comedy
1h 39m
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Rated 11 Nov 2008
79
75th
A huge surprise, so funny that I have to see it again to enjoy the other half of jokes I was laughing too hard to hear. It's a formula movie, but it's backed by a strong (and unabashedly R-rated) script, and great chemistry between Rudd and Scott. I'd liken it to Wedding Crashers in that regard, but this one never overstays its welcome. It's like what Daddy Day Care could have been if Eddie Murphy still had balls. Jane Lynch is hysterical. A must-see for anyone who appreciates a good KISS joke.
Rated 26 Jun 2018
70
65th
Just like Coca-Cola, this movie can be summed up with, "I like the idea of it more than I actually like it."
Rated 16 Mar 2009
81
68th
If the only things I knew about this movie were a) a synopsis and b)Stiffler would be playing a large role in it, I wouldn't even bother. But Paul Rudd and David Wain's involvement intrigued me, and I was mildly surprised to see them succeed. First, as always, Rudd makes everything better just by being in it. Secondly, the bit characters are all drawn fairly well, especially Jane Lynch as the ultimate "BSer"-she was great. Finally, the ending found the right balance between ridiculous and sweet.
Rated 12 Apr 2009
90
91st
This is by far one of the weirdest main stream comedies ever. While predictable plot wise, there are a lot of funny scenes, and the ending is ridiculous.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
99
66th
This is a great movie. It has a good plot, hilarious scenes throughout, and is actually heart-warming. Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott work well together and do an amazing job in this movie.
Rated 12 Nov 2008
87
80th
Formulaic man-boy w/ heart of gold comedy, but far funnier than typical Sandler fare, having more in common with Apatow's best. Acting-wise, Rudd is great as usual &Jane Lynch hysterical. Scott does a nice-guy variation on his Stifler role but like the movie, it's funny&changed just enough to make the difference. Contrived at times (e.g. Scott at camp) & a little too much desperate-for-laughs profanity but the last act builds to so many witty takes on the typical happy ending all is forgiven.
Rated 08 May 2011
20
0th
Very bad, irritating movie like the black kid with his big mouth. To save the movie the director shows us some naked girls. Crap 100%.
Rated 22 Jul 2009
70
59th
Could have been much worse, but even the kids do well.
Rated 17 Nov 2008
45
21st
Role Models never seems to really get going. The material isn't necessarily weak, it's just a little light. Lazy, even. Worth a cursory glance if you're a fan of the recent wave of Apatowian R-rated comedies.
Rated 08 Dec 2008
83
83rd
very laugh-out-loud funny, few movies can mount the comedy genre like this one did. this movie is, in fact, one of the top ten funniest movies i've ever seen. along with great actors and paul rudd (paul rudd is beyond great acting.) this proves to be a movie much deserving to stand the test of time and become a classic.
Rated 11 Nov 2008
68
41st
"Role Models" is okay. Paul Rudd actually is fantastic, Elizabeth Banks always welcome, Jane Lynch doing what she does best, and Sean W. Scott doing what he usually does anyway. The plot is forgivable and a great setup for our two main characters (Scott, Rudd), but I guess I only wanted the movie to be a tad funnier. There's some great dialogue here, but overall, it just barely missed the mark for me in the laughs tally. It's got heart, it just feels a little too light.
Rated 22 Jan 2009
82
78th
Funnier than I expected. The film has a lot of heart and a lot of quirkiness. It makes sense that is stars Paul Rudd. Rudd has been floating between the Apatow crew and the Wain/State/Stella crew for years. Now, with Role Models, I think Rudd was able to bring the Apatow sentimentality and the Wain surrealism to make one funny flick. Also, Bobb'e J. Thompson is one EXTREMELY funny kid.
Rated 25 Oct 2018
64
34th
David Wain Enjoyed His 80's Childhood: 2 retains the endearing charm but ditches the absurdist flair of the first, leaving it a more bland experience.
Rated 20 Sep 2010
71
75th
Surprisingly good for a Sean William Scott film.
Rated 05 Apr 2009
77
86th
Solid comedy with the winning combo of Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott, with David Wain behind the wheel. Any movie starring Paul Rudd is worth seeing.
Rated 05 Aug 2009
65
38th
Funny but lacked any real heart
Rated 20 Oct 2018
7
76th
As I get older, I've started to like this movie less and less. The 12 year old me thought this was amazing, but 6 years later I find a lot of it to be subpar. Rudd is always great, however you get the feeling that Scott just plays the same recurring character. The relationships are actually pretty solid between the adults and kids, and they're some funny moments, but you begin to realize it's kind of one big setup and some jokes feel out to place and repetitive. Solid, but has flaws.
Rated 19 May 2009
76
51st
Ridiculously stupid in every way but had me laughing out loud on many occasions and successfully incoporates a few endearing moments. Rudd is very amusing and William-Scott typically off the wall but its the kids who steal the show. The film manages to be amusingly crude and quite touching at the same time without ever going too far in either direction. Thoroughly daft but enjoyable in equal measure.
Rated 25 Aug 2009
81
78th
This is a really funny movie, all the actors do a great job and the script is hilarious. "you white, then you Ben Affleck!".
Rated 20 Mar 2010
80
79th
stupid, but made me laugh lots. Seann William Scott continues to just be Stifler though, needs to stretch sometime
Rated 18 Mar 2009
80
87th
Good movie and some parts were hilarious. And it was great how they helped them kids.
Rated 17 Oct 2010
25
61st
"With low aspirations come low expectations comes modest surprise." - Nick Schager
Rated 13 Nov 2008
81
66th
Role Models is the essential, ultimate and gut-bustling Comedy of 08. Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd are great together on-screen, and the kids really steal the show. Just crammed with loads of laugh-out load moments and some sweet, soft, tear-jerking scenes. At its core, Role Models is more than just a modern-day, slapstick happy-go-lucky Comedy, but a highly dense Drama. Great movie that is sure to be in my top 10 list of this year.
Rated 12 Nov 2008
86
75th
Paint by numbers plot, but still absolutely hilarious. The cast truly makes it, everyone falls into their character perfectly and the kids really steal the show. Probably not the best comedy of 2008, but definitely top 5.
Rated 25 Feb 2009
6
70th
Had some laughs, killed some time.
Rated 16 Mar 2009
83
68th
This movie relied pretty heavily on bawdy humor, but it wasn't that bad. I enjoyed Paul Rudd and Jane Lynch. Also -- if I didn't recognize Joe Lo Truglio, I would have thought he was actually one of those guys who do the medieval role playing in real life. All in all, not bad for what it is. Don't BS a BSer!
Rated 10 Jun 2010
70
28th
An easily watchable, funny film. It also makes LARPing look really cool, which I didn't know was possible. Jane Lynch does an incredible job as usual, but the kids in the film are the highlight for me.
Rated 16 May 2011
75
26th
I'm a gamer geek and a Kiss fan. I'm not sure if it would have worked as well for me otherwise, though.
Rated 04 Dec 2009
75
50th
A fun comedy that holds up to repeat viewings.
Rated 04 Jun 2009
2
45th
great battle at the end!
Rated 24 Dec 2011
83
68th
A truly funny comedy with a heart.
Rated 22 Feb 2009
45
38th
huge load of "beeee" "essss", but some funny jokes in between, the ending was way too cheesy though
Rated 24 Feb 2010
73
55th
Decent for fans of Paul Rudd.
Rated 18 Feb 2011
30
17th
"Trash" is just about the best word I can use to sum up Role Models. It just felt dirty to me, mostly stemming from the fact that most of its humor was derived from the profanity-laden child within it. I wasn't entertained, I wasn't laughing, and I ended up being sick of almost every character within it. If only there was a real sword battle, where if a character was hit, they'd actually lose a limb. That would've been cool.
Rated 20 Mar 2009
70
20th
It has its moments, and certainly some laughs.
Rated 10 Apr 2010
4
55th
Fun, sappy stuff that sacrifices a good portion of its previous enjoyment in its final 30 minutes, most of it barely making sense amidst the LARPing show. The kind of sloppy writing that breaks up characters just to have them meet up at the end on the slightest whim. But hey, it's a comedy, that's not supposed to matter right? Mintz-Plasse sucks, Truglio rules, needs more Ken Jeong.
Rated 29 Jun 2009
80
54th
Rating it this high because fuck starbucks.
Rated 21 Aug 2021
42
7th
Bland throwback to the sort of family films seasoned comics used to do back in the 80s and 90s has scattered laughs here and there, but awkward moments of mild raunch don't work because they don't go far enough and seem incongruous beside the tamer material - leaving the uncomfortable feeling of being told a dirty joke by someone who doesn't like dirty jokes! Rudd and Scott make an ok comedy pairing, and Lynch is fun in support but even she is hobbled by the weirdly shifting tonal problems.
Rated 12 Apr 2009
84
74th
over all a pretty good movie.
Rated 22 Dec 2013
77
52nd
Role Models is a frequently crude, always funny comedy with the cast providing solid work throughout.
Rated 29 Mar 2021
90
43rd
6.7/10
Rated 23 Feb 2009
80
79th
Wispering eye...LOL !
Rated 06 Sep 2011
74
48th
Such an annoying film because of how much better it is than expected. It's got so many actors in it that I hate and they all do a good job. The premise sounds awful, but it pulls off some good jokes with it and even finds its inevitable moral compass without feeling preachy or tiresome. I (should) hate this movie.
Rated 16 Mar 2009
70
24th
I liked it a lot, made me laugh. [Tuesday,Tuesday, Tuesday Two Video Store Deal 3.10.09]
Rated 19 Sep 2011
60
37th
Paul Rudd was good and Scott gave a surprisingly solid performance. The kids were also not annoying like about 90% of movies based around kids are. I thought the Ken Jeong stuff was a little to much, but over all not bad.
Rated 06 Jul 2009
76
77th
It actually is a comedy that has somewhat of a plot/moral. I can't say I laughed the whole entire time but at least wasn't all crude humor. This movie was cute, actually a good date movie. It was fun.
Rated 30 Jun 2012
80
37th
I'm tired of Jane Lynch. But this is like the perfect Ken Jeong role (excepting Senor Chang, of course) - he gets to look funny and say funny things without going overboard like The Hangover. Tracy Jr was really funny, too. And Paul Rudd is definitely one of my favorite people in Hollywood today.
Rated 20 Sep 2010
68
65th
Enough laughs to keep it moving, Rudd is always entertaining, William Scott is hit or miss. Love all the "The State" alums.
Rated 21 Jul 2009
2
39th
Has a lot of funny moments but feels overly drawn out in places. Another take it or leave it.
Rated 28 Oct 2012
63
40th
Schon schlimmeres gesehen, aber insgesamt zu durchschaubar.
Rated 22 Feb 2009
65
39th
While it's quite bad sometimes and pretty predictable, there are enough funny moments to make it worth your while.
Rated 04 Jan 2012
61
37th
A very predictable plot and I couldn't help making the mental link to 'stifler' and 'mclovin' but I still enjoyed the movie. Good for a night of entertainment when in a not too critical mood.
Rated 08 Mar 2021
4
52nd
Still holds up well since the last time I saw it in theatres when I was 16. SWS is great in this as a lovable douche and obvs Rudd works as a lovable douche (in a different way). A bit of Wains weird sensibility and comedy is evident which gives this movie a little extra something.
Rated 25 Mar 2013
85
58th
this is my favorite movie.....of the hour.It was funny ,but but what i love this movie.
Rated 07 Mar 2010
79
62nd
I actually thought this was really funny. Jane Lynch is hilarious.
Rated 05 Sep 2011
52
47th
Very straight-forward, but also very likable. The LAIRE scenes are quite funny, and almost all of the characters dish out a couple of great lines.
Rated 14 Dec 2014
70
71st
A surprisingly successful comedy whose humor is character based and situational rather than just random and crass for its own sake--although there is plenty of that!--Role Models has more depth than most comedies of its type, and it's unfortunate that it plays second fiddle to The Hangover, which has less of an emotional payoff. Rudd stands out as a sardonic malcontent who hates his life, and the diversely aged cast mesh well. You'll also never hear Love Gun in quite the same way again.
Rated 19 Nov 2008
90
84th
Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd play well off each other here, and the kids are terrific. Lovely ending, funny without being to crass, and touching without being too dramatic.
Rated 05 Mar 2009
70
4th
not worth the time. so-so fun.
Rated 31 Jul 2013
70
41st
Weirdly low-key for a David Wain production, and a lot of the stacked supporting cast is wasted. But it did make me laugh, and I was entertained for the most part.
Rated 23 Jan 2010
87
55th
Way funnier than expected and still not as 'stupidly-only men like that-humor' as Pineapple Express or Superbad.
Rated 29 Nov 2008
90
90th
Up to snuff with all of the rest of the films these guys star in, which as an extremely high standard. In fact, this one surpasses most. Paul Rudd finally gets his starring role and shows why it should be given to him more often.
Rated 13 May 2014
53
68th
[Unrated Edition] - A dramedy from smartness, compassion and heart is usually a lot more enjoyable than comedies based on cheap silliness and hate. *Preview*: #14#, popcorn, liked, cast, oldies(2) }*{ #09#, popcorn, story, ratings, cast.
Rated 26 May 2009
70
78th
Awesomeness
Rated 15 Sep 2017
75
88th
Pretty damn funny flick that had this guy belly laughing more than once. Warning though this is crudeness at it's best, so not for little nancy's. Rudd and Scott play off each other like they grew up as brothers.
Rated 05 Jan 2012
40
54th
Pretty goddamn funny, which is what you'd expect out of a comedy film.
Rated 26 Jun 2009
84
75th
A very generic and formulaic plot made into an often hilarious film due solely to the strength of the comedic actors and the editing.
Rated 11 Nov 2008
71
56th
I felt that the majority of the laugh-out-loud parts were seen in the trailer, and the rest of the movie just relies on crude language/innuendo which fails more often than not. Fortunately, it's got a lot of heart to make up for the lack of original humor; the last 20 minutes' love letter to LARPing was entertaining and moving.
Rated 22 Mar 2012
90
85th
Why the fuck didn't they market this movie better? Like 40% of the movie is about LARPing. That's fucking awesome.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
3
73rd
Mclovin, a sweary kid, Stifler and Crap Bag have an adventure. Bromance and underdogs story with a few laughs, Dodgebally in a good way.
Rated 20 Apr 2009
87
90th
Hillarious movie.
Rated 26 Jul 2013
83
61st
I rated it 8.8 before, rating it down to 83 on a guess, I'll have to rewatch to see if I'm correct but I think I overrated it by accident, still a good film as far as I remember.
Rated 25 Oct 2012
62
37th
* Casting, Acting : 6 * Script : 6 * Directing, Aura : 5 * Ease of Viewing : 8 * Naked Eye : 6
Rated 03 Dec 2010
85
91st
Predictable but only because it goes the way you hope it would. As such it's rewarding as well as funny, if a little hokey.
Rated 04 Nov 2011
95
77th
This is another film I find myself quoting from time to time. Paul Rudd is great, as well as Jane Lynch.
Rated 01 Jun 2009
73
33rd
Not very funny (Jane Lynch was hilarious though) but entertaining and likeable, especially during the last act. The medieval sword fighting community should be proud.
Rated 30 Nov 2009
77
60th
lol... haven't laughed so much in ages!
Rated 14 Mar 2009
54
37th
When Paul Rudd is doing things, it's pretty good, otherwise, it seems hit and miss. Jane Lynch is pretty terrible.
Rated 11 May 2009
78
50th
Does the best job of explaining and promoting "Kiss" and their appeal than anyone. And, the climactic battle was more compelling than many I've seen in more 'serious' pictures.
Rated 23 Nov 2010
65
42nd
A really fun, predictable feel-good with enough quirks to make it a good movie.
Rated 05 Apr 2010
48
39th
Mistake - An extra calls for a lift with an imaginary button that is already there and open.
Rated 15 Jan 2012
65
41st
Not terrible. Praise indeed for anything involving Sean William Scott.
Rated 11 Apr 2018
7
67th
David Wain 3.
Rated 04 May 2009
81
81st
Surprisingly good and funny. Rudd does as a great job here as a "dick in a rut," but unfortunately it doesn't make him a very dynamic or endearing lead. Scott is funnier than ever, though, and the kids help make up the difference too. Great parody of LARPing--Joe Lo Truglio is hilarious.
Rated 19 Mar 2009
66
29th
Pretty funny comedy is kind of what you expect, but is brought to a level above by Rudd and (surprisingly) Scott. It's fairly amusing, with only a few plot points being a disappointment. Head and shoulders above most sex comedies-- or modern comedies for that matter.
Rated 22 Sep 2019
75
57th
Much like the characters Seann William Scott plays in all his movies, stupid but charming with heart. Role Models is perfectly casted and probably wouldn't be as funny or strong without them. The highlight is the epic battle scene at the end where everyone dresses as members of KISS and LARPS.
Rated 13 Feb 2012
70
61st
These types of movies can be ruined by shitty kid actors, but these are up to the task. Rudd and many of the supporting actors (mainly guys from the State) are as funny as always. Scott does one funny performance for every bad one, and this happens to be one of the good ones.
Rated 01 Apr 2009
65
68th
Lacks "heart" which it desperately tries to achieve and almost no chemistry between Rudd and Scott. That being said, the one-liners are funny and Jane Lynch steals the show.
Rated 03 Dec 2014
75
60th
Rated 23 Feb 2013
65
61st
Moderately humorous, saw it in theaters but won't watch it again.
Rated 29 May 2009
80
56th
kind of boring but good
Rated 06 Apr 2020
61
18th
There are some laughs, but overall it just seems like it's trying too hard.
Rated 06 Feb 2009
76
29th
This was a very funny film, excellent screenplay, with engaging characters, film plot, and a good ending. I recommend this highly to anyone who appreciates a good comedy. The film is sincerely satisfying. "Role Models" knows its place and tries only to stir up laughs, which is very refreshing. Hopefully this is just Rudd's first of many ventures into screen writing, because he has made a truly smart comedy about a pair of idiots.
Rated 12 Mar 2009
48
3rd
Fills a void in time when you have nothing else do to, but only just.
Rated 02 Mar 2014
85
87th
Such a fun comedy. Thompson, Mintz-Plasse, Scott, and Rudd are all completely game and put in some of their best work. Jane Lynch is a workhorse and damn near always brings her best. The always underrated Joe Lo Truglio commits 100% to his role and nails it...I can't recommend this movie enough to comedy fans. It will surprise you.
Rated 28 Jan 2013
66
18th
The chemistry between the two leads and the support cast is what makes this one work. The story, tho predictable ,plays itself out well and most of the characters are like able.Though most of the humor is recycled from previous wain films, some scenes are hilarious and memorable. If youre a fan of the two leads , id recommend this! And kudos for putting McLovin in it!
Rated 28 Mar 2011
60
55th
Paul Rudd and Sean William Scott costar in this tame Judd Apatow style comedy about two adults sentenced to community service as role models for two socially lacking youths. The film has its moments with some pretty decent laughs at the expense of Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Ken Jeong, leading to a pretty stellar third act. However, most of the movie is by the numbers with a lot of typecasting that shows the lack of range for every person involved in the movie sans Jane Lynch.
Rated 02 Jan 2010
65
68th
I like this movie I lot more than I care to admit. ass butt ass butt butt butt butt
Rated 12 Nov 2008
7
84th
Fairly generic in its first two acts but it has a climax that's pure manic brilliance. Paul Rudd can make any line or any reaction shot hilarious, he is a god of dry comedy.
Rated 09 Sep 2012
60
58th
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