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P**H
Funny.
First of all I'd like to say I was surprised to find out that this film was based on a true story, with that said, I found this film to be entertaining, I thought it was funny, (cheesy in certain parts), Tony Shalhoub ( Victor Kershaw ) is one of the funniest actors I have ever had the pleasure of watching whether he's in the TV series Monk or some other film that has comedy. And he's a great actor in dramas as well, I literally was drinking a sprint and spat it out because of how funny he was, Anthony Mackie ( Adrian Doorbal ) who I've seen in other films. I never thought that he was as hilarious as he is, this film starts out with Daniel Lugo ( Mark Walhberg ) who is a fitness trainer and a wannabe entrepreneur and his scheme to become not only a wealthy, entrepreneur. But a somebody within the city where he resides. He gathers a team: Adrian Doorbal (Anthony Mackie ), and Paul Doyle ( Dwayne Johnson ) to discuss the plan that he has for all of them to become wealthy and "somebody's" in the community of fitness, at first Paul needed to be persuaded to go along with the plan, after all are aboard with the plan. What comes after they've agreed, is a very entertaining film, the film held together and I didn't see any loopholes in the plot, if you're in for a good laugh check this film out.
D**Y
In ten years it will be a cult classic
Easily my favorite movie that mark wahlberg,or The Rock have done. Its super nutty and silly while also being about a brutal kidnapping,failed plots,failed dreams,and on some levels entitlement. But it's still somehow funny& shows how much the Rock has grown as an actor,he plays a self help,church_junkie that kept me laughing the whole time.
W**G
Only if you're in the right mood
The best part of this movie was watching Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson have so much fun with his role. His arc went from Jesus freak to cokehead and back again, and he committed fully to every bit of lunacy along the way. Mark Wahlberg, whom I usually like, was uncharacteristically both monochromatic and unlikable in his role, presumably under Michael Bay's direction. Tony Shalhoub added vulgarity and Ed Harris sanity to the over-the-top ensemble mixture.Cinematically the thing was a mess. Frenetic editing, oversaturated colors, grainy resolution, jarring transitions. Michael Bay apparently watched a Guy Ritchie film and thought "I can do that," but he couldn't.The target audience for this R-rated flick is evidently 11 to 15-year-old boys, or people who are feeling in that mood. I watched it through without fast-forwarding, but I wouldn't care to see it again.
G**H
How far & low people will go for money!
It was not what I expected. I think that the rock played a character that was unlike the other characters he's played before. Great job on that! I gave it a 4 star because it was interesting and unusual. This was based on a true story about how far & low people will go for money. Cheating their way through life using drugs and abusing the system. But it does show how gullible people can be by trickery. I needed to see the end of the movie because I wanted to view the real players that did so much damage to others with their stupid acts. If you think that this movie is about getting in shape, it's not! If you are looking for something unusual and with some funny parts, then this could be it!
P**X
A slick, entertaining & sadly true story of the American Dream gone way wrong
Part dark comedy, part true crime saga - it ain't perfect, but it's entertaining. The story is good, but it unfolds a bit more loosely than I would have wished. (I guess this is a complaint about 'pacing,' but it's a modest one.) The three amigos here are the main draw, and that's a good thing ... their personalities and relationships carry the flick, and will keep you interested (if "they can't be that dumb" works for you as a plot driver ... it only worked for me because, yes, against all expectations, this is pretty much a true story). I guess steroids, greed and a dedication to 'self-improvement' slogans (as opposed to, say, basic education) can be an ugly mix. The '90-pound weakling' who went to college has it all over these dumb guys - and will have a better crack at the American dream.
P**N
Not for everybody but I enjoyed it
Not for everybody, but I enjoyed it. Part of the question is are you able to laugh at steroided up bodybuilders --more highly motivated and pumped up on the American dream than high on brains-- as they engage in a complete bizarre, apparently true, absolutely stupid plan to get rich that involves abusing Tony Shalhoub's character? Having known the type, I really enjoyed this film, but people who do not realize people like this are real and walking among us, probably wouldn't appreciate it nearly as much.Sadly the film has no extras or special features. I found that a real disappointment. I'd wished they could have included something comparing the film with the real story, for instance.
U**N
Crazily awful... and funny... and entertaining.
Just as I was telling the hubby that this was in no way a true story, a blurb came on the screen assuring me that "This really is a true story."It's funny, stupid, interesting and thoroughly entertaining. The Rock playing a coke-head? Why not? One hellava performance. Walberg is simply a great actor. I can believe him playing anyone. Don't know Anthony Mackie: Funny, intriguing. I didn't know steroids made a man impotent. How he resolves his problem had me rolling with laughter and horror.Tony Shalhoub... The Victim. WOW. This guy can act! In anything, anywhere. Didn't know he was in this movie but he really added to the plot!
C**E
gotta see -- great show
The Rock has done lots of movies since his WWF days and i love him in just about all of his movies but this is his best performance yet -- great also as always were Mark Wahlberg and Anthony Mackie and Tony Shalhoub.
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