Now, as solid as the writing and directing are, the cast is what brings it all together and makes it shine. They are actors that you can believe could be friends. Have you ever watched a movie where one or two of the group don't seem to fit and strain the edges of believability? Not so here. Yes, the characters fill different roles, but they seem right together. Bradley Cooper leads the bunch and is the funny ladies man, while Ed Helms plays the reserved straight man. Then there is Zach Galifianakis as the odd man out and newest member. Galifianakis easily steals the show and is very, very funny. Justin Bartha is fine as well, but he does not have a lot of screen time.
As good as the leads are, the supporting players are just as good. We cannot go without mentioning Mike Tyson. The man is funny! I cannot make any claim of being a fan, but he is perfect for this. Ken Jeong as Mr. Chow is very funny, he is not a guy you want to mess with! Heather Graham steps into the stripper role and comes across as quite likable in a role that could have been cliche. Funny all the way around.
Bottom line. This was considerably funnier than I was expecting. Simply put, this is the funniest film I have seen in some time. It is finely crafted, well performed, and closes with the perfect ending. If you want to laugh, this is the movie for you. Plus, any movie that begins with a Danzig song has got to be good.
Highly Recommended.
Article comments
1 - Virginia McDowell
Absolutely the best comedy ever! I really enjoyed it as I laughed out loud throughout the whole movie. Well written and superb cast!
A++