What you get is a likeable product that in no way matches up to it’s comic-book counterpart. And that’s truly sad, really!

Unfortunately Russell’s craft here is not as luminous as it was in ‘Silver Linings Playbook.’ But even though it’s a hustle at best, it manages to spread out enough charm to keep you engaged.

It’s a silly story and the drama is terribly stretched and worn to bits. There’s no comedic relief to be had and the musical experience which starts off as peppy ends up becoming tedious and boring.

The mystery is mysteriously threadbare, the chapter breaks are momentum breakers and the ethnic slurs leave a bad taste. The violence is of course gratuitous and gimmicky. The visuals garner attention but what’s the point? It’s hard to figure!

a splendid example of cinematic art that could well stand the test of time and become revered as a modern day classic. You just can’t afford to miss this one!

A few laughs can be had on that but after a point it all gets tiresome and boring. The Boss (Thomas Haden Church) gets the best lines and the handyman (Hannibal Buress) a contractor hired and then fired by Brad, ekes out a few too. The childish antics of the grown-ups get to you after a point. And it’s really not funny anymore thereafter!

…fails to work as a convincing political satire as the pranks devised as a show of aggressive competitiveness appear childish and the performances lack dramatic heft.

The script is basically an attempt to stitch together incredible feats; the characters have nothing to show in terms of depth, other than their ability to pull off the monumental.

While the narrative is not as brisk and
efficient as it should have been, and the dubbing is completely clueless, there’s plenty of charm and Confucian depth to keep you beguiled and interested.

This one is strongly written, well-structured and sets a strong basis for more to come. It’s an exhilarating ride certain to get the fans in a tizzy!