Rudd and Scott aren't stretching any new muscles, but Rudd's glum disaffection and Scott's bozo bonhomie do gel with a satisfying stickiness. They handle the gaping innuendo with such delicacy we know that they know they're better than this.
Role Models
They're about to get more than they plea-bargained for.
2008 · 1h 39m · R
Comedy
Directed by
David Wain
Overview
Two salesmen trash a company truck on an energy drink-fueled bender. Upon their arrest, the court gives them a choice: do hard time or spend 150 service hours with a mentorship program. After one day with the kids, however, jail doesn't look half bad.
Director and cast
- David Wain Director
- Seann William Scott as Wheeler
- Paul Rudd as Danny Donahue
- Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Augie Farks / Blufgan of Xanthia
- Bobb'e J. Thompson as Ronnie Shields
- Elizabeth Banks as Beth
- Jane Lynch as Gayle Sweeny
- Ken Jeong as King Argotron
- Ken Marino as Jim Stansel
- Joe Lo Truglio Cast
- Kerri Kenney Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
Role Models could have been another formulaic comedy, fresh off the assembly line. Instead, the work of Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott here is worthy of praise and one of the funnier films this year.
'Role Models' isn't trying to reinvent the wheel, just polish it up a little. What emerges is a memorable slice of modern slapstick, with charm to spare and just a touch of soul.
Rudd, who co-wrote the script with director David Wain (among others), clearly learned a few things working on Judd Apatow comedies.
Role Models follows a well-worn path, but thanks to a sure-footed cast and crew, it doesn't just go through the motions.
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