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David Denby 2012-05-23 18:48:34

Another chapter in the endless saga of American male infantilism.

Tyler Hanley 2012-05-23 12:59:08

Although the film's crude humor isn't ideal for a school assembly or church social, it is undeniably effective.

2012-05-23 14:01:58

3.5 stars - could have been better.. but still had its moments.

I'll start off by saying I usually like 'stupid comedies' - Zoolander, Old School, I love you man, 40 year old virgin, hangover, knocked up, grandma's boy, horrible bosses.. and all of the others over the past few years. With that said, there are some that just aren't funny (I'm looking at you Epic Movie, Date Movie, Disaster Movie, Vampires Suck, Meet the Spartans).Watching the trailer for this, I was ready to put it in to the pile with the latter movies but finding it on sale used (at a price too-good-to-pass-up) I decided to give it a chance.Right off the bat, it was much better than I was expecting from the trailer - it had some parts that had me laughing hard, which is more than I can say for most movies. The story was somewhat lacking, but who really watches comedies like this for the storyline? It's generally used to move you from one joke to the next.My problem with the movie is that it doesn't know who it's for. A lot of the gross-out jokes seem to be geared towards college-aged guys, a lot of the marriage jokes seem geared towards married guys in their 30's-40's, but other jokes/storyline seem geared more towards women. I get the idea - appeal to as many audiences as possible, but then you end up with a movie that isn't as 'great' as it could be if they had chosen a target audience.Another downside (to me) was throwing in serious story elements (won't go into it, to avoid spoilers) - these sort of break the comedy mood and bring up the fact again that these stupid comedies shouldn't try to include a story line too involved.The Blu-Ray (version I watched) had very nice video (it is just a comedy though, so it's not going to give a "wow" factor) and good audio.

2012-05-22 18:52:37

a very disappointing movie.

whats up with hollywood? what a big disappointment. I want watch another movie that Peter Farrelly directs or if he's even is involved with it.

Anthony Quinn 2012-05-21 19:38:32

Where once there was cheek and even a little edge, now there's just a desperate giggliness, which even 14-year-old boys would find embarrassing.

GJ in Singapore 2012-05-21 06:12:07

a romantic comedy... with little in the way of romance or comedy

6.1? IMDb, you must be kiddin' me!I dropped off my motorcycle to get the tyre changed, and they said comeback in 2 and a half hours. So I walked to the mall, and grabbed aticket for the movie starting right now. Which was, of course, HallPass. As a method of picking movies, I suggest you avoid this.As for the movie, I wished I'd walked home instead. Or walked aroundthe mall ogling shop assistants. Or sat at a cafe and drank 6 coffees.Or stayed at the motorcycle shop and watched the mechanic change thetyre. Probably all these options would have been better.The plot is stupid, but I'm too fed up to try to summarize it.Instead, let me say that the movie is only just over 1 and a half hourslong. And it seemed too long. And I barely laughed all the way through,and probably not at all for the first hour or so. I can't remember whatI found amusing, but I know it was a mild titter rather than aheartfelt guffaw of merriment.As for the two couples, they didn't have much chemistry, and preciouslittle romance.Something About Mary was the high water mark of the Farrelly brothersoeuvre. I haven't seen all their other masterpieces, but I'm guessingthat Hall Pass is somewhere around the low water mark... and the tide'sway out. SAM was really, really funny. HP isn't. SAM had someoutrageous gross-out humor. HP doesn't. It has a few lame attempts, butthey fail miserably. SAM even had a bit of romance, and probablyqualified as a romantic comedy. HP has almost zero romance, and verylittle comedy. It's a romantic comedy without either romance or comedy.It's a joke-free end to the Farrelly Brothers' long and illustriouscareer. Don't let the door slam on ya, on the way out boys. Don't payreal money to see this movie. There are many other fine ways ofspending that money, which will result in more laughter and pleasurethan Hall Pass.Oh, while I'm carping, two Office regulars (Jenna Fischer, USA versionand Stephen Merchant, UK version) totally wasted. Owen Wilson lookedreally old.PS I paid $4.50 for my ticket. And that was $4.50 too much.

Rich Cline 2012-05-21 03:11:44

The Farrelly brothers once again combine raucous humour, outrageous vulgarity and genuinely heartfelt comedy for this surprisingly involving story about rediscovering the spark in marriage.

2012-05-20 11:23:46

Hall Pass

"... definitely isn't a memorable comedy. The Farrelly brothers could have done better than this. All of the funny parts were pretty much just shown on the commercials. Hall Pass is simply a really pointless, stupid, unoriginal, and flat movie."

2012-05-20 02:47:25

I Won't Accept The Negativity

I have to prelude the review by saying that, one time, an Internet tough guy/girl called me a jerk on this forum. He/She said that I panned every movie in every review I ever made, which was a flat out lie because I've given glowing reviews to 'Robocop' and my favorite album of all time: Slayer's 'Reign In Blood'.I went to the video store the other day for the first time in fourteen months and browsed over the titles. I've worked with Peter before, so I grabbed this one because I like him, the movies are always good for a few laughs and if I'm actually stepping foot in that place I have to leave with something.I can honestly say that this was the funniest movie I've seen in a decade. I don't quite understand the myriad of negative reviews where the majority are questioning how old someone has to be to find this amusing. I simply say you have to have some degree of personality and then you have to understand that this is actual adult situational comedy (and not the Jerry Lewis kind). What I find brilliant about this particular adult situational comedy is that there's about 95% truth in every aspect of it and it never seems to me that the movie is trying too hard to be over-the-top (and there are many 'over-the-top' scenarios, here).I'd give this 4.5 Stars if I could. The only negative I'll give it is that no movie is worth 5 Stars (unless it rhymes with Schmotocop) and there's about a 10-15 minute window where there's a van destruction scene that's relatively needless/pointless.I don't think The Farrelly Brothers are trying to trick you into thinking you're watching Dr Zhivago, here. This is a comedy with a lot of anatomical and crass humor...and it's VERY funny. It's also very truthful. Guys like looking at girls regardless of how many years they've been married or how in love they are with their significant other and women are dirty, cheating dogs (for the most part).

Erik Childress 2012-05-19 12:51:55

Hall Pass is certainly a galaxy-wide improvement over Adam Sandler's latest atrocity, Just Go With It, and funnier than the Farrellys' last few efforts, but like its protagonists it just can't close the deal.

Pete Hammond 2012-05-19 07:52:45

It is at times riotously raunchy and funny but, for the most part, grounded in a sweet reality.

2012-05-18 13:15:45

Great price!

This review is from: Hall Pass (DVD) I paid $1.99 for this movie. It arrived in three days just as I expected, great price for a stocking stuffer!

2012-05-18 19:33:00

Terrible

This review is from: Hall Pass (Amazon Instant Video) Good thing i only spent 99 cents for this movie. There were only a couple of scenes that I found funny and the rest I only felt obligated to see because I spent money on it.

2012-05-18 09:20:51

"Men who don't understand women fall into two groups: Bachelors and Husbands" - Jacques Languirand

I tend to have a warped sense of humor. When I saw the trailers for "Hall Pass" it didn't really strike me as a movie I would enjoy. But my youngest son (he's over 21 - I write that because I do believe this should be a movie for the over-18 crowd) called me and recommended this movie - thought I'd enjoy the humor - and I decided to give it a try.I'm glad I did. It definitely had some ROFL moments in it. Was the whole thing hilarious? No. Did it stay funny enough to keep my interest? Yes. There were some truly memorable moments - Jason Sudeikis in his van and the looks on the two cops' faces; the jealous male barista especially at the end of the movie; the spa scene with Owen Wilson; and more.It was great watching these over-the-hill guys trying to relive their glory moments from high school. And there were actually some thought-provoking moments, too, so it wasn't all fluff. I enjoyed the movie for what it was - raunchy comedy that's not going to win an Oscar. If you enjoyed this movie and might enjoy something even raunchier, try I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (Unrated & Unapologetic). But be warned that IT definitely is adult fare.

2012-05-17 03:39:15

Hall Pass Review

This review is from: Hall Pass [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray) Movie came quickly as promised, and was in condition that it stated for the most part. No problems with movie playing well.

Elvis Mitchell 2012-05-16 15:52:43

The pleasantly crude Hall Pass reminds us of what's been missing from movies: Those squirm-inducing moments in comedy that produce enough discomfort that at points what we're watching is half a heartbeat away from a horror film.

Chris 2012-05-15 22:21:00

Do you hate males? You'll love Hall Pass!

Do you think men are all bumbling incompetents who can barely dressthemselves? If so do yourself a favor and check out this gem!***SPOILERS!!!!*** Did you know that married men BLATANTLY check outother women CONSTANTLY!!!??? ME NEITHER!!! This information had NEVERcome up on my radar and thus the fact that this was pointed out severaltimes in this movie was absolutely hysterical! I'm so glad that JBSmoove & Stephen Merchant found time away from those AWFUL televisionprojects that they're involved in! I just don't understand why LarryDavid & Ricky Gervais continue to hold these guys back! They shouldtotally continue down this road where they FINALLY have some goodwriting behind their performances! This this the best Farrelly brothers movie since Stuck on You!!!!!!!!!

Joe Williams 2012-05-15 14:36:58

Like the middle-aged dads in this flaccid fiasco, "Hall Pass" is a decade behind the curve of what's happening.

Scott Tobias 2012-05-15 04:16:13

The Farrellys have a distinct touch that carries their dubious premise across.

2012-05-14 23:36:36

Every Married Man's Dream

This review is from: Hall Pass (Amazon Instant Video) Parts of this movie could be just too real, but if I had the chance I'd use my hall pass and make my wife participate. She'd never cook up a hall pass again.Or, would she? Hmmm.