What do you get when you cross an ultra depressed man and an extremely chipper sex-crazed co-worker? You get a classic comedy duo and two very unlikely role models. Paul Rudd plays Danny, a seriously depressing man, who despises his job as a representative of the energy drink company set to keep kids off drugs, Minotaur. Scott plays Danny’s co-worker Wheeler, a frat boy who never grew up.
The drama begins when Danny’s girlfriend breaks up with him. His day continually gets worse resulting in a nervous breakdown that leads both Danny and Wheeler into trouble. What kind of trouble? The kind you get when you mount a Minotaur truck on a high school’s Trojan statue.
The two men are sentenced to 60 hours of community service at the mentor program Sturdy Wings. The men are matched with two troubled kids whose back-stories are as unique as they come. A dark undertone sets the stage but the laughs mask any unfriendly feelings.
Role Models is one of the most quotable movies that I have ever seen. Stupid humor and sarcasm litter the dialogue.
Rating: 3.5 ★ stars (out of 5)
Recommendation: The film is definitely aimed at the college and young professional demographic. Males everywhere will love the film, and I would recommend it as a date movie.
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