Horrible Bosses
All-star black comedy about three friends (Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis) who have despicable, overbearing bosses (Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell with an awesome comb over and Jennifer Aniston) that make their lives miserable. They decide to do the reasonable thing and murder them.
With the help of "murder consultant" Jamie Foxx, they devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers. One problem: even the best laid plans are only as foolproof as the brains behind them.
- Director:
- Seth Gordon ('The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters', 'Four Christmases')
- Writer:
- John Francis DaleyJonathan M. Goldstein
- Cast:
- Jason BatemanJason Sudeikis
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressThe manner in which the central scheme plays out is predictably moronic, vulgar and juvenile, though the parties involved just about make up for it.
Total Film
pressFrantic, funny and packed full of big names behaving badly – Ioan Gruffudd, OMG...
The New York Times
pressThe laughter is mean but also oddly pure: it expels shame and leaves you feeling dizzy, a little embarrassed and also exhilarated, kind of like the cocaine that two of the main characters consume by accident.
New Zealand Herald
pressGordon's cast of big names help cover some gaping holes in the plot. Distracted by Aniston's new femme fatale persona, and how a well-oiled comb-over renders Farrell barely recognisable, audiences can ignore the odd over-explained joke, under-explained tangent, and the fact that just as the story starts to crumble, the Indian call centre guy saves the day.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThe lameness of the gags and dialogue and the film's frequent deep dives for the bottom at the expense of real comedy speak to desperation in Hollywood to figure out the audience for contemporary naughty comedy.
Empire Magazine
pressThese bosses cannot justify either murder or lasting comic memories, fatally compromising a farce that could have been great but ends up merely mediocre.
Dominion Post
pressTired at the end of a long week, I laughed myself stupid at it. You probably will too.
A.V. Club
pressIn the film's funniest scene, a coked-up Day rocks out to The Ting Tings' "That's Not My Name" in a car in a state of ecstatic frenzy.
Rented this movie on the basis of all the good reviews here. Sigh yet another boring as hell comedy, totally disappointed.
I agree with the other reviews...I watched this with high expectations, especially with all the big names. It was humerous, a bit of a laugh here and there. Jason Bateman is funny with his serious look and he doesn't even have to speak. However, something was missing from this movie...I can't quite put my finger on it, the 'laugh out loud' factor was...
the Boss from Hell? give them what they want & they'll leave you alone. YEAH RIGHT!. A good throw back for the model employee to watch.
With all the famous names you would think this would be a movie well worth watching its not a bad movie but its definately one you shouldnt spend your money on instead wait till it shows on sky or free tv then the only person that stands out is Jason bateman who really has improved a lot in recent years
I went into this film expecting to love it. I came out liking it. Several of my favourite actors: Bateman and Day and some other guy. This movie is entertaining, there is no doubt about that but i couldn't help but feel that a lot of the jokes were merely cheap attempts at humour. Come on Seth Gordon. You brought us the King of Kong! You can do better...
somewhat lame, use of the crude, albeit funny crude, a poor subsitiute for real humour, and from a real star line-up too!!
Maybe I was expecting too much. I loved Jens character to the bones, so funny. Good on a star like her, taking a risk with this character - her character was brilliant. As was all the horrible bosses. And the three dudes. I think I just was too eagerly awaiting the next laugh. Plus these days comedy attempts to follow the likes of the hangover. You got...
Variety
pressThe manner in which the central scheme plays out is predictably moronic, vulgar and juvenile, though the parties involved just about make up for it.
Total Film
pressFrantic, funny and packed full of big names behaving badly – Ioan Gruffudd, OMG...
The New York Times
pressThe laughter is mean but also oddly pure: it expels shame and leaves you feeling dizzy, a little embarrassed and also exhilarated, kind of like the cocaine that two of the main characters consume by accident.
New Zealand Herald
pressGordon's cast of big names help cover some gaping holes in the plot. Distracted by Aniston's new femme fatale persona, and how a well-oiled comb-over renders Farrell barely recognisable, audiences can ignore the odd over-explained joke, under-explained tangent, and the fact that just as the story starts to crumble, the Indian call centre guy saves the day.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThe lameness of the gags and dialogue and the film's frequent deep dives for the bottom at the expense of real comedy speak to desperation in Hollywood to figure out the audience for contemporary naughty comedy.
Empire Magazine
pressThese bosses cannot justify either murder or lasting comic memories, fatally compromising a farce that could have been great but ends up merely mediocre.
Dominion Post
pressTired at the end of a long week, I laughed myself stupid at it. You probably will too.
A.V. Club
pressIn the film's funniest scene, a coked-up Day rocks out to The Ting Tings' "That's Not My Name" in a car in a state of ecstatic frenzy.
Rented this movie on the basis of all the good reviews here. Sigh yet another boring as hell comedy, totally disappointed.
I agree with the other reviews...I watched this with high expectations, especially with all the big names. It was humerous, a bit of a laugh here and there. Jason Bateman is funny with his serious look and he doesn't even have to speak. However, something was missing from this movie...I can't quite put my finger on it, the 'laugh out loud' factor was...
the Boss from Hell? give them what they want & they'll leave you alone. YEAH RIGHT!. A good throw back for the model employee to watch.
With all the famous names you would think this would be a movie well worth watching its not a bad movie but its definately one you shouldnt spend your money on instead wait till it shows on sky or free tv then the only person that stands out is Jason bateman who really has improved a lot in recent years
I went into this film expecting to love it. I came out liking it. Several of my favourite actors: Bateman and Day and some other guy. This movie is entertaining, there is no doubt about that but i couldn't help but feel that a lot of the jokes were merely cheap attempts at humour. Come on Seth Gordon. You brought us the King of Kong! You can do better...
somewhat lame, use of the crude, albeit funny crude, a poor subsitiute for real humour, and from a real star line-up too!!
Maybe I was expecting too much. I loved Jens character to the bones, so funny. Good on a star like her, taking a risk with this character - her character was brilliant. As was all the horrible bosses. And the three dudes. I think I just was too eagerly awaiting the next laugh. Plus these days comedy attempts to follow the likes of the hangover. You...
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