Step Brothers (2008)

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Director:

Adam McKay

Writers (WGA):

Will Ferrell (screenplay) &
Adam McKay (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

25 July 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

They grow up so fast.

Plot:

Two spoiled guys become competitive stepbrothers after their single parents get hitched.

Plot Keywords:

Stepbrother | Sleepwalking | Night Vision Goggles | Surprise After End Credits | Rudeness

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Will Ferrell	...	Brennan Huff
John C. Reilly	...	Dale Doback
Mary Steenburgen	...	Nancy Huff
Richard Jenkins	...	Dr. Robert Doback
Adam Scott	...	Derek Huff
Kathryn Hahn	...	Alice Huff
Andrea Savage	...	Denise
Lurie Poston	...	Tommy Huff
Elizabeth Yozamp	...	Tiffany Huff
Logan Manus	...	Chris Gardoski
Travis T. Flory	...	Redheaded Kid (as Travis Flory)
Lili Rose McKay	...	7-Year-Old Girl (as Lili McKay)
Shira Piven	...	Nurse
Seth Morris	...	Doctor
Wayne Federman	...	Blind Man

Also Known As:

Hermanastros (Argentina) (DVD title) (Mexico) (Peru) [es]
Сводные братья (Russia) [ru]
Adelfia gia... klamata (Greece) (DVD title) [el]
Demi-frères (Canada: French title) [fr]
Die Stiefbrüder (Germany) [de]
Filhos e Enteados (Portugal) [pt]
Frangins malgré eux (France) [fr]
Fratellastri a 40 anni (Italy) [it]
Halv-brødre (Denmark) [da]
Hermanos por pelotas (Spain) [es]
Kasuvennad (Estonia) [et]
Quase Irmãos (Brazil) [pt]

MPAA:

Rated R for crude and sexual content, and pervasive language.

Runtime:

98 min | 106 min (unrated version)

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | USA:R (certificate #44260) | Ireland:16 | UK:15 | Singapore:M18 | Philippines:R-18 (MTRCB) | Australia:MA | Sweden:7 | Portugal:M/12 | Peru:14 | Finland:K-13 | New Zealand:R16 | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:18 | Ireland:18 (DVD rating) | Italy:VM14 | Argentina:13 | Iceland:12 (re-rated) | Iceland:7 (original rating) | Iceland:L (video rating)

Filming Locations:

2632 Washington Bl., Pasadena, California, USA

Company:

Columbia Pictures

Trivia:

The fake testicles that Will Ferrell used were worth around $20,000 and presented to him as a wrap present.

Goofs:

Continuity: As Brennan is finishing up his song, during his high note, the camera switches over to the ice sculpture of the helicopter - which explodes. In the very next scene the camera switches to his "parents" clapping for Brennan, and behind them the helicopter is still clearly visible, undamaged. The helicopter appears a few more times before the movie shifts from that location.

Quotes:

Brennan Huff: I'll kill you, Leonard Nimoy!

Movie Connections:

References "Cops" (1989)

Soundtrack:

A-Punk

Funniest Ferrell/Reilly Movie To Date!

I liked Ferrel & Reilly as the racing team in "Talladega Nights" but this was even better. The physical comedy was outstanding and the acting itself was pitch perfect. Many critics commented on how well they did given what they had to work with, but I think the script was excellent. Some of the lines were brilliant, but you really have to give the actors credit for improvising. After Ferrell revealed his singing talents when he sang "Let's Give 'Em Something to Talk About", when Reilly gushed on and on about how great he was, and then said "I'm not sure, but towards the end I think I saw you turn into a Unicorn", I lost it. I really lost it when Ferrell's brother & his family were singing in the car "Sweet Child of Mine". It was a real classic.

Hell, I think I'll buy this when it comes out on DVD. I can't say that for many comedies ("Anchor Man" is one).

Don't miss this one. It's a scream.