While a lot of the elements were a rehash of similar movies in the recent years (as most comedies usually are), it was handled overall a lot more efficiently. As a base concept it was like The Bachelor Party movies, and the total obliviousness of the previous nights events, and the hunt to meet people and retrace their steps reminded me of Dude Where’s My Car. It had the best elements of those before it, but wasn’t as lame as Dude Where’s My Car, or as lackluster as The Bachelor Party. FYI – Lame isn’t bad, it’s just a different funny that I can still respect and enjoy.
The characters had enough depth, and development of the story was just right. It didn’t focus on any particular piece too much, wherein the pace slowed down; nor was it extremely superficial, resulting in a random casual entertainment sorta movie. The 4 core characters with their unique personalities were a perfect mix to keep the story alive. Heather Graham not being the stereotype escort was a pleasant change; and Mike Tyson being a little paranoid seemed to sit well with the general audience. The happy ending and the various additions to each person’s life for the better was predictable, but presented well to create a nice sense of well being.
Technically speaking the movie was quite good; there was no special tone applied and pictures remained clear consistently. I would expect the DVD transfer to stay true to the theatrical release. The Soundtrack was good, and was in keeping with what you’d expect from a comedy movie; scene transitions being handled well with the sound setting the mood and pace for the new scene being brought in. Sound didn’t leave much to complain about, but certainly did nothing over the top worth mentioning.
My Recommendation: Watch It (An entertaining comedy, a cut above the rest)
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