Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) - Movie Review
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Back to the Future meets Harold & Kumar in Hot Tub Time Machine, the new R-rated comedy from the director of High Fidelity and Grosse Pointe Blank. Starring John Cusack, Clark Duke (Kick-Ass), Craig Robinson ("The Office") and Rob Corddry (Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay), Hot Tub Time Machine is unfortunately a less-than-hilarious entry into the modern day comedy genre, a dish that would have been better served 15 years ago.
The movie's plot is simple: four friends go on vacation to a ski resort three of them visited in 1986. There, they hop in their suite's hot tub and are transported back in time to that date, where they realize they have to repeat the events of the past to save the future, namely Jacob (Duke), who was conceived on the trip and will cease to exist if things don't go as planned. As the men rediscover their youth, they also realize that they now have the opportunity to rectify past mistakes.
As a stupid comedy, Hot Tub Time Machine works. The concept is simple and outlandish; it doesn't try too hard to make sense; hell, it doesn't try too hard to be good. The actors appear to have fun in their respective roles, primarily because so little is asked of them. The script and everything about the movie is blunt and goofy; it's easy to watch and consistently harmless.
It's also not very funny. There are some moments that evoke chuckles and Hot Tub Time Machine is entertaining, but it's not funny. The movie feels like an early Farrelly brothers movie, only without the clever jokes. And if you don't think Farrelly brother movies have clever jokes to begin with, that says something. Hot Tub Time Machine relies heavily on pot and toilet humor, but the humor hasn't been fresh since, well, the eighties.
Hot Tub Time Machine has its moments and in time could become a cult classic that is entertaining when watched by large groups of guys on college campuses, but the script fails to capture the chemistry Harold and Kumar have together, for instance, or the wittiness R-rated comedies tend to have these days.
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Seph says:
July 19, 2011Hot Tub Time Machine is a rowdy, stupid, immature, adolescent film that proves one thing only – these nonsensical ridicule of films, are indeed, absolutely HILARIOUS.
Three friends take their miserable lives with them for a reunion at a ski resort club, and even Adam’s (John Cusack) nephew tags along. (Clark Duke). The all star cast takes a dip in the hot tub that turns into a wild night, and they wake up the next morning, adrenaline pumping and hearts pounding. They had no idea what just happened, but they knew it felt good. And if the cackles weren’t enough before they get sent back in time, the majority of the movie spends it’s time in 86 and that’s where the real laughter kicks in.
Rob Cordrry stands out from the A-List cast, but generally, the whole cast including Crispin Glover with a supporting role had me laughing consistently. I was literally laughing from start to finish – no exaggeration. It was the most fun I’ve had at the movies in years, and it barely made me think. HTTM lives up to its name. It’s idiotic, it’s pleasing, childish, and enjoyable like it’s supposed to be. If you want to laugh hard or just looking for a great time at the movies, go see this right away. It is in my top five comedies of all time, and with the constant release of quick Apatow movies and giggly new comedies, HTTM stands above them all. A
maddanmusic says:
April 26, 2010a silly feel good movie ..not nescessarily a guy film ..but definetly not the most sophistcated bit of entertainment you could show to your date unless you are as lucky enough to have one with a sense of humor and old enough to appreciate the "dated" references (80's clothes,music and "bad" choices in dates and dudes..smile) no really if ya want a no brainer chuckle fest this is the one for you...I didn't think id like it as much as i did...great (did i mention silly) Premise Hot Tub Time Machine..im gonna get one...smile
filmjabber says:
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DUI Blogger says:
January 20, 2010This might become one of the greatest pieces of movie magic ever. Seriously, who would not want a hot tub time machine? Aspen in the 80's must have been a hot place to get some ass.