Role Models (2008)

Director:

David Wain

Writers (WGA):

Paul Rudd (screenplay) &
David Wain (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

7 November 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Danny and Wheeler were just sentenced to 150 hours mentoring kids. Worst idea ever.

Plot:

Wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps to enroll in a Big Brother program.

Plot Keywords:

Big Brother | Community Service | Energy Drink | Love | Fight

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Seann William Scott	...	Wheeler
Paul Rudd	...	Danny Donahue
Christopher Mintz-Plasse	...	Augie Farks
Bobb'e J. Thompson	...	Ronnie Shields
Elizabeth Banks	...	Beth
Jane Lynch	...	Gayle Sweeny
Ken Jeong	...	King Argotron
Ken Marino	...	Jim Stansel
Kerri Kenney	...	Lynette (as Kerri Kenney-Silver)
A.D. Miles	...	Martin Gary
Joe Lo Truglio	...	Kuzzik
Matt Walsh	...	Davith of Glencracken
Nicole Randall Johnson	...	Karen
Alexandra Stamler	...	Esplen (as Allie Stamler)
Carly Craig	...	Connie

Also Known As:

Big Brothers (USA) (working title)
Little Big Men (USA) (working title)
Vorbilder?! (Germany)
Mal ejemplo (Argentina) (DVD title) (Spain) [es]
Des gars modèles (Canada: French title) [fr]
Eeskujud (Estonia) [et]
Faça o que Digo, Não Faça o que Faço (Brazil) (DVD title) [pt]
Les grands frères (France) [fr]
Mentori za nevolje (Croatia) [hr]
Paradeigma pros mimisi (Greece) (DVD title) [el]
Roolimallit (Finland) [fi]
Un par nada ejemplar (Peru) [es]

MPAA:

Rated R for crude and sexual content, strong language and nudity.

Runtime:

99 min | 101 min (unrated version)

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:R (certificate #44744) | Australia:MA | UK:15 | Ireland:16 | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Canada:14A (all jurisdictions) | Singapore:NC-16 | South Korea:15 | New Zealand:R16 | Spain:18 | Netherlands:12 | South Africa:16 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Mexico:B15 | Singapore:M18 (DVD rating) | Argentina:13 | Iceland:12 | Finland:K-11 | Peru:14 | Ireland:15 (video rating)

Filming Locations:

Boys & Girls Club of Venice - 2232 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Universal Pictures

Trivia:

At the end of the outtake real on the DVD, Paul Rudd tells Elizabeth Banks that she 'tastes like a burger'. He says 'You taste like a burger' to her in Wet Hot American Summer (2001), also directed by David Wain. She then tells him, 'I don't like you anymore', another line said by Rudd's character to Banks's character.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the beginning when they are in the minotaur shaped car going from school to school promoting minotaur energy drinks, Wheeler has his helmet off which switches from being in his lap to the back of the car when switching angle views.

Quotes:

Duane: We are gonna make s'mores with white chocolate.
Martin Gary: Oh-ho, I don't know if I agree with that.

Movie Connections:

References This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

Soundtrack:

Ladislas of Leisure

A Joyride.....

A film like 'Role Models' promises to entertain, and trust me it lives up-to it's promise completely. However, I would like to state that: 'Role Models' is meant for those who enjoy cinema, not for those who look for a 'Titanic' or 'The Shawshank Redemption' is every other f'''king film! Please those head-weighted are not worth a film like this. And cine-lovers who enjoy films for their sheer beauty should not miss 'Role Models'.

Directed neatly by filmmaker David Wain & smartly performed 'Role Models' entertains in those 100 minutes. I enjoyed this box office hit, and I would love to watch it again!

Performance-wise: Seann William Scott & Paul Rudd carry the film on their shoulders. Both are excellent. Christopher Mintz-Plasse is efficient, while Bobb'e J. Thompson is fantastic. The moment he starts to abuse, he carries an Ora throughout. Elizabeth Banks looks gorgeous as ever, and does a commendable job. Jane Lynch stands out.

On the whole, give this flick a chance. Thumbs Up!