The “pleasant surprise” is that not ALL the funny moments in “Step Brothers” are in the trailers. Surprise!
I went into the movie expecting little and left feeling not all that disappointed, which is great. The key is to go into this movie expecting the usual Will Farrell and John C. Reilly shenanigans, otherwise you’re expecting too much. With the correct frame of mind, you will be happily entertained.
Pros:
It’s short.
Mary Steenburgen and Richard Jenkins – the parents of the 40-year-old man-children give sympathetic portrayals of parents who love their boys, but are at their wits end.
The occasional great quote – like other Reilly/Farrell flicks, there are a few quotes to store away and use for months to come.
The ending – the underdogs learn a lesson and still get to remain as the man-children that they are. (heartwarming sigh)
Cons:
The F-bomb – I’m at my f-bomb quota for the year after seeing this movie.
It’s not going win an Academy Award – although funny in the Will Farrell, Judd Apatow, Adam McKay, John C. Reilly way, they fall into a humor category of their own, not to compete with the “Juno,” “Airplane,” and the recent “Pineapple Express” type films.
Unique Qualities:
It is what it is. So, sit back, relax…you definitely won’t have to think. Just enjoy the insanity.
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