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Horrible Bosses (+ UltraViolet Digital Copy)

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There have been quite a few R-rated comedies this year, but they've all left something to be desired. Your Highness collapsed under being nothing but improvised toilet humor, The Hangover Part II was a complete rehash of the original, Hall Pass was just a disappointing attempt by the Farrelly brothers, and Bad Teacher was too tame to really be called "bad" at all. Paul and Bridesmaids were both pretty decent, but Paul wasn't nearly as good as the movies Simon Pegg and Nick Frost collaborated with Edgar Wright on and Bridesmaids pretty much played out like every other Judd Apatow movie out there. It was beginning to feel like every R-rated comedy from here on out would be so similar to everything before it that the laughs it tried to provide wouldn't be very funny at all. Thankfully, Horrible Bosses came along to prove that theory wrong.

What's interesting is that Horrible Bosses kind of follows the same formula as The Hangover; three guys getting themselves into a really terrible situation but roofies are replaced with a crazy scheme to kill their bosses. The funniest aspect of the movie lies within three guys, Nick (Jason Bateman), Dale (Charlie Day), and Kurt (Jason Sudeikis), obviously having no idea what they're getting themselves into and dealing with the situation in the worst way imaginable. Things get really crazy really fast and only get more hectic as the movie jogs along. That's essentially the movie's charm. While the formulas to the two movies are similar, Horrible Bosses does seem to offer quite a bit more than The Hangover.

The cast may be the strongest factor of the movie though as nearly everybody involved makes the most of their screen time and manages to get a laugh or two in no matter if they're a recognized name or a new face. Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell, and Jennifer Aniston play the three bosses and they're all fantastic in their roles. Spacey just goes out of his way to be the most despicable person anyone could really come across while Farrell, despite being selfish and greedy, still manages to toss in a few pretty hysterical one-liners. Aniston will probably be the one that sticks out the most since she makes the biggest impact by being rather forward with her sexual desires for Dale. It's just such a different role from what Aniston has played in the past. The chemistry between Bateman, Day, and Sudeikis is really spot-on, as well. Their conversations, fighting amongst each other and interactions just make you really believe that these three have known each other for years. Even though his role is a little small, Jamie Foxx deserves a mention as well. Dean Jones turns out to just be a really entertaining character overall.

It's difficult to point out any sort of problems this comedy really has, if there are any at all. The film is extremely vulgar, but doesn't really feel entirely too crude or include any gross out gags like many R-rated comedies seem to fall victim to. None of the cast drags the movie down as they all do their part to drive the movie forward. I feel like it won't be as successful as some would think though and will be overshadowed by other comedies that aren't nearly as solid or as funny as Horrible Bosses is. That's really the only complaint anyone could possibly have.

Horrible Bosses is easily the most hilarious R-rated comedy of the summer. The strong cast, amusing dialogue, and entertaining banter between Nick, Dale, and Kurt is more than enough to sky rocket Horrible Bosses to the top of the list of comedies released this year. Charlie Day will have you laughing right from the start. Luckily, Horrible Bosses came along to inject some much needed hilarity into mainstream comedy this season.

Warning: This review and its related rating has nothing to do with the movie, but instead are related to the decision of Warner Bros. to package "UltraViolet Digital Copies" with its overpriced blu-ray disc movies.

For anyone considering buying this movie, be forewarned, the digital copy does not work natively on iOS devices. So, if you think you're getting the traditional digital copy, that you can download on iTunes and play on your iPod, iPhone, etc., you are not. I made this mistake myself, so I'm hoping to prevent other users from falling into the same trap.

This so-called digital copy will require you to jump through several hoops and will ultimately leave you with no copy of your movie that can be transferred to your iOS device. You will be required to register for 2 different sites, UV and Flixster; download Adobe Flash Player (if you can); and/or download an app that doesn't allow you to access your digital copies without a Wi-Fi or 3G connection. Say goodbye to watching digital content in-flight on your iOS device! In my opinion, this move by WB truly renders the value of the digital copy near zero. If you purchase this product, you should not pay more than the price of single-disc blu-ray (not available yet).

Horrible Bosses is a revenge fantasy on acid or better yet, a snort of cocaine. It's obscene. It's politically incorrect. It's boorish and absolutely hilarious. Everyone seems to have having a good time, especially the horrible bosses played by Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston and Colin Farrell. Colin Farrell seems to be channeling Tom Cruise's performance from Tropic Thunder. He's completely unrecognizable as the kung fu obsessed tool of a boss, Bobby Pellit. Of course, no one does smarm better than Kevin Spacey. He's played this type of role before but never with so much glee. As for Jennifer Aniston, she is fabulous as the nymphomaniac dentist who lusts after her hygienist.

The premise is very simple. Three under paid, under appreciated and over worked employees played by Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day decide that if they want their lives to improve, they need to murder their bosses. Thus begins the clever and very rude homage to Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train as well as Throw Mama From the Train.

It's an intelligent, witty and extremely well written movie. What made it more fun were unexpected cameos by Ioan Gruffudd and Bob Newhart. Ioan Gruffudd's scene as a potential assassin for hire is a riot.

This movie was a pleasant surprize.

I saw 'Horrible Bosses' on my birthday in July with two friends and it was by far the best way I've spent my birthday in years! To go into a movie with not a lot of expectation other than hoping that being a comedy with an all star cast, it would at least keep me somewhat entertained, and come out of the movie still laughing and laughing for days afterwards, is all I can say. I knew immediately I would have to have this movie on dvd and am pre-ordering it. If you don't think this movie is funny, then well, you just don't have a sense of potty adult humor, and that is unfortunate. I have also seen 'Bridesmaids' and 'Bad Teacher' this summer and while they are both very funny, they really don't even compare to 'Horrible Bosses'.

I don't write reviews. I have never laughed so much. This is falling out of your chair funny. BAD SANTA may have come close. Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx stole the show for me. I know you don't know me... but trust me, SEE THIS MOVIE!

The premise may sound hilarious, and it may sound stupid, depending on the individual, but if you can appreciate the humor in laughing at people whose intentions are never carried out in the right way, then you will love Horrible Bosses. It has a lot of swearing and a lot of adult concepts, but the funny is so nicely tied in with all the crude humor that it was hardly noticeable. Yes, not everything that was said, especially by the "maneater" and "tool" was politically correct, but the humor came out of their employees - who know that they shouldn't say or do those things - reacting to the awfulness that is their employers. Very funny. Charlie Day stole the show for me, but the entire cast has chemistry that shines through onscreen. Great casting, great writing, great movie.

This movie falls into the genre of over-the-top R-rated drunk/stoner/slacker buddy movies like Harold & Kumar, The Hangover, and Hot Tub Time Machine. If you enjoy this kind of humor, you'll enjoy Horrible Bosses. The premise that these three seemingly-ordinary guys are fed up enough with their bosses to hatch a plan to murder them is ridiculous, but if you'll suspend your disbelief for the film, you'll have a good time. Mild-mannered, straight-laced social climber Nick (Jason Bateman) works for a world-class corporate a-hole (Kevin Spacey), getting to work at 6am each morning only to be berated for being 2 minutes late. Meanwhile recently-engaged and convicted sex-offender Dale is constantly sexually harassed by his nymphomaniac dentist boss and Kurt endures the crazed ravings of a cocaine-addicted sleazebag (Colin Farrell) who inherited the company reins. Why don't they just quit? It's the terrible job market, don't-cha know? The movie uses the rationale of a bad economy, so they can't just quit. They'd have to kill their bosses.

The humor is decidedly raunchy and low-brow, so don't expect the Mrs. to join you on the couch. There's a lot of explicit sexual humor in here and references to sexual acts, though oddly, the movie is completely devoid of any nudity. We see Jennifer Aniston in lingerie under a lab coat and then later pleasuring herself in a hot tub, but that's about it. Early in the movie, she sprays Dale's crotch with water and says some funny and nasty things. It's fun to see her in such a different role, saying and doing so many dirty things. This alone might be worth the price of admission for many guys.

If it weren't for Kevin Spacey and Jason Bateman, I probably would not have enjoyed this movie as much. They really make this work. Jamie Foxx also has a smaller, but funny role. I also got a kick out of seeing cameos by Donald Sutherland and Ioan Gruffudd (in a humorous exchange as the "wet works man"). Inappropriate, lewd, and crass, this film has it all for guy's movie night, except maybe the beer and pizza.

In 2011 Hangover 2 was on track to be the most talked about R Rated Comedy. That held true until the release of, "Horrible Bosses". As a life long fan of Jennifer Aniston, I already knew I was in for a treat. The fine acting of Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis as well as the smart writing left me entertained and satisfied. All of the work that went into the production of this film is top notch. It is hard to say too much about this movie without giving anything away. I will say, be prepared for one of the funniest films you will see. It is too bad that the Academy of Motion Pictures does not have a category for Best Film in a Comedy because this little gem would definitely be the one to beat.

Before I went to see "Horrible Bosses," I read a review which said that the movie celebrates the stereotypes it wanted to mock, and thus was not as subversive as it wished to be. Luckily, I'm not capable of that level of sophisticated analysis, nor do I expect much out of a comedy released in July, so I found the movie very funny.

Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day play three put-upon employees with evil bosses who regularly get together to commiserate. At one point, someone suggests murder would be a good solution to their problems, and another suggests that if they murder each other's bosses, no one will be able to trace it. Their bosses include a sexually predatory dentist (Jennifer Aniston channeling Demi Moore in "Disclosure"); a twerpy amoral cokehead (Colin Farrell with a bad comb-over) and a company president who plays head games (Kevin Spacey, much better in "Swimming With Sharks"). Because they don't have much experience with this sort of thing, they wind up hiring Jamie Foxx. Because Foxx's character (whose name I can't give here) doesn't either, things start to go awry.

Those who've seen the eighties' movie "9 to 5", starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, will recognize the storyline. There are some Y2K twists, however, particularly at the end. This movie, though, isn't trying to make any deep statements on gender politics in the workplace. It's just trying to entertain.

I want to offer the heretical theory that most people enjoy seeing bullies get their just desserts, regardless of gender. That's why I laughed at the movie, not because I think it's okay for women to harass men in the workplace or vice versa. But if high jinks involving bodily fluids leave you cold, or politically incorrect humor makes you boil, then you should skip this one.

I knew Horrible Bosses was going to be hilarious but it beat my expectations. There were moments where I wanted to fall to the floor in laughter. I like how unpredictable it was too. I wasn't sure if they were going to kill their bosses or not. Some good surprises. Collin Ferrel is classic, Kevin Spacey plays a great psycho and Jennifer Aniston...yeah she is just hot and was funny as h*ll. This is my favorite comedy so far this summer and I'll bet it will be other people's too.