My Film: 'Hall Pass' 13-3-11

When I originally saw the trailer for this film, I wasn't impressed. I see now that I was mistaken, I was thoroughly impressed by this film. Never judge a film by its trailer.

It wasn't till the end credit that I realised that the two directors of this film were the Farrelly brothers. Famous for directing Dumb & Dumber, there's something about Mary and Me, Myself and Irene. After a string of successful comedy movies, could they get any better? In more recent years the brothers have been responsible for a selection of below par comedy films such as the Heartbreak Kid and The Perfect Catch. Not brilliant to be honest.

But they have been able to return to the good potty humour from their early stuff rather than attempting to create cheap laughs.

This film was good and made me laugh a lot but it is no Superbad. The idea of two wives being forced to allow their husbands to have a week off from marriage to cheat etc is ridiculous and makes me question the strength of the marriage of the characters. People can't possibly allow their partners to cheat it is just wrong.

Now that my mini rant is over, my opinion? It was enjoyable and I would like to see it again. Well worth the watch!

My Star Rating:

7/10 *