Now, the plot is as conventional and predictable as they come. Mix a little bro-bonding, random sexcapades, misunderstandings, and genuine romantic entanglements, all with a competition in the background, and you are ready to go. If you don't have it figured out in a few minutes, you aren't watching.
Despite the utterly generic plot, the movie is still one worth checking out. If you are in the mood for some funny one-liners, surprisingly decent comic timing, and a tale that won't tax your brain, this is the flick for you.
Fired Up! wants to take some cues from Judd Apatow's raunch with a heart comedies, yet temper it with something a bit safer for a wide audience. They get pretty close, but they forget the key ingredient that would have helped push it towards being truly worthy of your time: heart. This movie has none.
It makes a slight attempt at making a connection, but it does not go far enough, and ultimately is a hollow emotional experience. What is left is the ability to deliver the one-liner.
The screenplay by Freedom Jones (his first produced work) is filled with one liners that will leave you in stitches, while at the same time leaving you looking for an in to connect with the story. What brings it all together is the work of Eric Christian Olsen and Nicholas D'Agosto. These two have strong chemistry and their delivery is spot on. In particular, Olsen is very funny with some great timing. His delivery does a great job at making everything just a little bit funnier.
Bottomline. No, this is not terribly good. I cannot put my heart into a recommendation. Still, there is no denying that it made me laugh. It is dumb, predictable, and not really worth your time, while still being infectious in its ability to deliver a joke.
Mildly Recommended.
Article comments
1 - Fatwayne
Chris, great review! Like you I was hesitant to see this movie but I am glad that I did. Shawn and Nick played off each other splendidly. How about the Panthers? They were a hoot with their signature sign off "Panthers out" at which time they make their hands into claws,snarl and dismissively walk away! Lots of funny lines to enjoy also.
2 - Joe Barry
Both positive and negative feelings arise after seeing this movie.Some parts of this movie was really hilarious.However most other scenes were based on old jokes.Theme of the movie was not unique.And its aimed for the teenage guys only.You must not take your girlfriend to watch this movie! Overall I think this movie should be rated 6/10.