Hall Pass: Blu Ray Review
Hall Pass
Rating: R16
Released by Warner Bros
The guys behind There's Something About Mary bring us a new comedy
where a couple of dudes get given a week off their marital
obligations to do whatever they want.
Owen Wilson is Rick, who's been married to high school sweetheart
Maggie (Fischer); Jason Sudeikis is Fred, married to Christina
Applegate's Grace.
The pair love their wives but are constantly on the look out
whenever anything female crosses their paths.
So, sick of their visual straying, the wives grant them a "hall
pass", a magic ticket for a week off marriage and any obligations
so these guys can get their urges out.
I'm no prude but this uneven and at times flat and unfunny film
feels like it tries to shock simply because it's a Farrelly
Brothers' joint. It does little to propel what plot there is along
and simply serves to show the guys can still offend and gross out
if they so desire.
Owen Wilson is likeable enough as the middle aged schlub who
actually loves his wife and can't cut it when "back on the scene" -
and when paired with Sudeikis, the duo are completely clueless when
it comes to the dating game
Hall Pass is probably one for the boys with some beers - a couple
of humourous moments but overall, way too patchy for a great night
in.
Extras: Extended cut plus gag reel - about what you'd expect
Rating: 4/10
