Role Model Movie Review

THE HEADING:
1.) Role Model
2.) Comedy
3.) 4/5 stars


PLOT:
Danny and Wheeler are two salesmen who spend their days selling energy drinks to kids. Wheeler loves his job but Danny is getting tired of it, and issues in his personal life finally pushes him past the breaking point. Danny’s actions land both he and Wheeler in legal trouble, and to keep out of jail they’re forced to join a big brother program called “Sturdy Wings”. Once Danny and Wheeler enter the Sturdy Wings program, they are forced to give up their lives and dedicate most of their time to the kids. How they interact with the kids is simply hilarious. As the movie progesses, Danny and Wheeler are placed in various situations they cannot handle with the kids. Wheeler is assigned to a mouthy little boy named Ronnie, who swears and slaps a lot. As the movie goes on, we realize how badly Ronnie needs a father figure. Danny is assigned to a boy named Augie Farks. He spends his days with a group of geeks, wearing capes, playing with swords, and being invoved in huge games at the park, along with his other friends. Due to Danny and Wheeler's lack of experience with children, this important job seems nearly impossible.





ACTING:
I thought Danny (Paul Rudd) and Wheeler (Seann William Scott) were very realistic characters, simply because they played the roles of two average men. I'm sure a lot of men watching the movie could relate, especially with their reactions to certain situations involving the kids. The roles of the children played by Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Augie) and Bobb'e J. Thompson (Ronnie) brought the film to a whole other level. I thought the film would not have been as entertaining and funny as it was, if it hadn't been for the incredible acting job done by these young boys. I don't think any of the characters were sterotypes. Overall, i thought the characters were not only very interesting to watch, but also quite well-developed. I enjoyed watching the variety of personalities portrayed by each character and the strong acting that came along with it.

SPECIAL EFFECTS, CINEMATOGRAPHY, MUSIC SCORE, CAMERA SHOTS, EDITING, ETC.:
There were many different types of shots used in this movie. The shots varied, depending on the scene and the interactions between each character. A lot of the movie took place outdoors which was very appealing for the audience (great lighting). The music selection stood out for me the most during the movie. The upbeat tempo went perfect with most of the scenes.

FINAL COMMENTS:
I recommend this movie for anyone who just wants to have a good laugh. I think the target audience would be for ages 15 and up. Simply because some of the humor is intended to be understood by that particular age group. It's a comedy worth seeing because of its' unique plot and interesting characters, however the humor used is very controversial for some (sexuality, language, etc.) and enjoyed by others.