Less broad than you might expect, given that its stellar comedy cast includes veterans from
The Hangover,
Anchorman,
Step Brothers, and
Office Space, director Miguel Arteta’s introspective comedy still earns its fair share of laughs thanks to Phil Johnston’s adroit screenplay, a talented cast, and a director skilled in maintaining an effective balance between comedy and drama. Yes, the influence of producer Alexander Payne can be felt in every line of dialogue, and though
Cedar Rapids may be a bit too incidental to resonate with viewers as
Sideways did back in 2004, there’s enough honesty and solid characterization give the f...
Released:
2011
Rated:
R
Length:
87 mins