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That had Wain, Rudd and Marino furiously reworking the screenplay which had already been converted from a drama to a comedy by Timothy Dowling as shooting was about to begin.

Their punishment: participating in the Big Brother-esque mentorship program Sturdy Wings, run by reformed coke addict Sweeny Jane Lynch. But the cynical duo and their wards eventually warm up to each other, and the Bigs wind up learning thing or two about life from the ostensibly unsalvageable Littles.

Interiors, including auditorium and hallway scenes, were also shot at El Segundo High. But the more audacious exterior stuff with the Minotaur truck, the towing guy and the security guard, played by Louis C. It was a total blast. The cast wanted to do it. Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott have good chemistry. Rudd has dry sarcasm to spare and Scott plays a sex-addled numbskull.

Their interactions with the two talented young boys are funny and occasionally sweet. Thompson is one of the better child actors of his age and makes the nightmare of every teacher a cool often wickedly funny little character. Christopher Mintz-Plasse, or "McLovin'" as he's known throughout America, plays essentially the same character but sweeter and shy and, funny enough, less creepy.

So yeah, he's pretty firmly typecast as "dork" at this point. But he's a very palatable dork and may help raise the image of dorks everywhere above the status of subhuman.

I heard many girls in the audience very sensitive to his plight in the audience. A few parts of the plot are contrived. But aside from a few film snobs, who goes to see a comedy for its original plot?

The important thing is the laughs, and this is where the film delivers. The laughs were frequent and hearty. Role Models takes a surprisingly even handed look at it. It pokes fun, of course so easy. But there is also respect ingrained. It's hilarious, and does look terribly fun. And it's here that the film makes it's stand. Do what makes you happy, no matter what your parents or anyone else tells you.

It's been said in so many films that the message seems false at this point. But in Role Model's extreme example of people doing what makes them happy, it really does ring true.

You got to give a bunch of people playing with foam swords in the forest their due. They're doing what makes them happy. Can you say the same for yourself? I can't right now. This was a delightful film. It may be a bad year for movies, but it's a damn fine one for comedy.

FAQ 4. Is "Role Models" based on a book? Was it originally intended for Wheeler to go to the final battle in the Minotaur outfit? Details Edit. Release date November 7, United States. Germany United States. Big Brothers. Box office Edit. Technical specs Edit. Runtime 1 hour 39 minutes. Related news. Where The Fore Are We? Sep 17 Slash Film. You can change your cookie preferences. Call 80 25 12 Accept Reject Personalise my choices.

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