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Hot Tub Time Machine (Unrated) [Blu-ray]

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I really wanted to hate this movie. When my friend opted for this on "husband-has-the-kids-tonight" night, I mostly agreed just to use up a free ticket. Yes, it is crude, and it is lewd and it's totally socially unacceptable. Having said that, I laughed 'til my sides hurt. I've not laughed this hard since Blazing Saddles. It is that good. Don't take the kids, don't take the parents, don't take bosses or members of clergy - just go, laugh and feel free to revel in the silliness. A bit of warning - when they say 'Rated R' they're serious...strong language and sex.

Hot Tub Time Machine delivers on every level it aspires to. In a year with such alleged comedies as "The Bounty Hunter" and "When in Rome," this is a refreshingly funny film.

The plot is minimal. Three high school buddies (John Cusack, Rob Corddry, and Craig Robinson from "The Office") and John Cusack's nephew Jacob (Clark Duke) revisit the Kodiak Valley Ski Resort where they went in their high school days. After a wild night of drinking in a hot tub (involving the spillage of a can of an illegal Russian energy drink called "Chernobly," the guys wake up in 1986. Besides the predictable jokes about '80s fashion and cassette tapes, there are some nice touches, such as the bell boy of the hotel (in both present and '80s days) being played by Crispin Glover, George MyFly from Back to the Future, an '80s film and a film about time travel, as well. A running gag involving the possibility of him losing his arm is some of the funnier stuff I have seen in some time.

Is the film perfect? No. Chevy Chase is wasted in a brief cameo, and without sounding like too much of a prude, the humor is a little crude for my tastes. Still, in terms of recent comedies, viewers could do a lot worse.

Recommended.

I first heard of this movie back in January of this year. I thought it sounded funny, but one I wouldn't pay to see in the theater. Then I saw the trailer, I thought it looked funny, and I decided "Eh, why not go see it? Should be good". Then my friend got an advance showing ticket and he invited me. I thought, "hey it's a free advance showing, go for it!" So I did. So anyways, that was a week ago today.

Tonight was the screening of the movie. And boy, did I love it or what! This is definitely a movie I would pay to go see again in the theater. From its stellar cast to its substantial amount of crude and gross humor, this is a film that is rude, crude, and unabashedly vulgar- and proud of it. And it's another roller-coaster comedy- the moment you think it'll get boring, it throws even bigger laughs your way. So in that sense, I can definitely say that I am glad I went. It was one hell of a hilarious comedy that kept me laughing.

After a stint that almost gets a person killed, his friends who are also unfortunately living rock bottom lives invite him to go on a road trip up to a snowy alpine town named Kodiak Valley, taking one's nephew. The town is practically desolate, and the hotel room is crappy. However, they find out their suite has a hot tub, and they get pretty trashed. Unknowingly, they knock over an energy drink and spill it on the panel.

The next morning, they wake up, but things aren't what they seem. For one, everyone's wearing fashion that was made big in the eighties. there's only one logical explanation: The hot tub was a time machine that transported them back to 1986!!!! However, since 3 of them are adults, they also discover they traveled to the day they went there for the Winterfest music festival with Poison headlining. So they decide to re-live the night they'll forever remember, while simultaneously trying to get back to 2010, ending up in several sticky situations along the way!

This was a fun movie for sure. It was totally odd yet hilarious. Tons of belly laughs, lots of WTF moments. Cusack sure didn't ruin his career with this one- he is very funny and he proved he can take on a rude and crude comedy very well. Crispin Glover has a small role here, and he really did the deed here too. But, the real star of the show here is someone I usually dislike- Rob Cordry. He stole the show greatly here. He was the real highlight here. He was consistently funny through and had me laughing so hard to the point I couldn't breathe.

However, I recommend that you do NOT let kids see this movie. The jokes, as I mentioned are rude and crude and extremely vulgar which almost push an NC-17 rating here. There's tons of sex jokes as well and couple ugly sex scenes that do nothing but add hilarity to the movie. The ending also takes a direction that most comedies nowadays don't. You expect the cliché comedy ending but you get something here that you are NOT expecting at all, so it gob-smacks you. I wasn't expecting it, and it made the experience even funnier for me.

In short, this was an amazing experience that is not for the squeamish and definitely not for the prudish. And I for sure will see it again when it gets released I will see it again for sure.

These kinds of movies don't usually sit well with me.
They're usually filled with the typical low brow humor that merits a small chuckle but not much else.

So.....
The good?
It's actually a very funny movie.
For anyone who grew up in the 80's this movie is practically a must see.
Ahhh...the memories.
Hmmm....the music.
UUGH....the clothes.
"Screaming in terror".....THE HAIR.
The movie itself though....good.
Great performances from the whole cast.
The humor was incredibly raunchy but really...wasn't that the heart of the 80's right there?

The bad?
Nothing really.
The swearing and sexuality can be offensive to some. So if you are offended by such material, then approach with caution.

Otherwise.
Funny.
Difinitely worth a watch.
Recommmended.

I'll be honest, after the first few minutes of the movie I was bracing myself for a clunker filled with nothing but crude jokes, nudity and foul language attempting to divert my attention from a weak plot and bad acting. About 30 minutes in I found myself actually paying attention to what was going on and laughing at the humor...albeit juvenile.

Most movies in this category can all be summed up the same. Weak plot combined with a few naked women, dirty jokes and foul language. Not much else. Yes, Hot Tub Time Machine has all this but it wasn't overwhelming to the point that it took over the movie. All 4 of the main actors had their own personalitlies that clashed, but yet played off each other. The movies stayed on the plot, blended in the vulgarity well IMO and had a decent, but predictable end.

I said before that there is foul language and crude jokes, but don't take that lightly. It is very adult humor. It's rated R for a reason.

This isn't Jackass, nor is it anything you'll confuse with an award-winning comedy, but if you enjoy movies like The Hangover, Hot Tub Time Machine is right up your alley.

Considering the state of Hollywood comedies in this day and age, saying that any comedic effort is "decent" is a pretty, well, decent achievement. While no instant classic, "Hot Tube Time Machine" is most definitely watchable if you are in the mood for something a little different.

For a basic plot summary, this movie sees four pals (John Cusack, Clark Duke, Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry) transported to the 1980s (via a hot tub). While in that decade as their younger selves, the four compadres must both figure out a way back home and navigate the long-ago culture & atmosphere.

The most important part of this review is to say that "Hot Tub" does indeed have a tangible plot...separating it from most current comedies. It isn't just random stoner scenes or all-out raunch. It is sexually-charged and chock full of profanity, but those elements don't completely obscure a coherent structure and even a few dramatic moments.

Besides the period gags, which are usually hilarious, what really makes this movie funny is the acting of those four leading men. Craig Robinson (Daryl of "The Office" fame) nearly steals the show, while Duke & Robinson also shine in their respective roles. Cusack, playing the "straight man", is just okay. Overall, though, the acting is a cut above most idiot comedies.

Overall, "Hot Tub Time Machine" is indeed a watchable comedy adventure that will make you chuckle at both the circumstances and the characters. How many other comedies can you say that about?

When I first borrowed this movie from a friend, I didn't expect much at all. There's no way a movie about a hot tub time machine could be good, right? I was pleasantly surprised. For kids of the 80's, the nostalgia alone makes this a must-see. I bought it afterwards and the Digital Copy is a great bonus...just be careful watching it on planes or buses.

I was originally drawn to the movie because of Jessica Paré. Unfortunately, she has only a cameo appearance in this 2010 hilarious and improbable romp through time via a mysterious ski resort hot tub. Thankfully, her torso is worth the price! If you like "Madmen," you will love this version of "Megan." The unrated version provides the best visual experience for men, with bare tops abounding, and juvenile behavior patterns of the 80s in full hormonal displey. Will the friends who are male bonding to help a suicidal buddy get back to their own time before they disturb the warp of history? You'll have to watch to find out. This B-grade flic is a light-hearted look at getting a second chance to remake your life...and learning how hard that is.

Hot Tub Time Machine is about three old friends that have drifted apart, when one of the trio tried to kill himself the others takes him to a mountain hotel that they used to have much fun at when they where young, however after a night of drinking in the hot tub the trio, and a young man who is the nephew of one of the gang suddenly find themselves in 1986, the rest of the movie is about the main character's reliving their youth as they try to find a way back to their own time.

I had a blast watching this movie both me and my hubby laughed so our guts hurt several times. The story is fun and while it is plain comedy there is also a lesson to be learned in it about not giving up one's dreams. The movies is also great for the nostalgic factor. I grew up during the 80's and the movie have really captured the feeling for that decade. I do however have some complaints about this film, it is extremely crude, there is a limit to how long urine, excrements, vomits and sex are funny and they do go over the top several times. Like in one scene when there is a squirrel sitting beside one of the characters and the animal is flung away by a huge torrent of vomit. It may be that I am a girl, but I think the movie got far to crude at times.

The acting in this movie is good, and while it have some problems I think the good outweighs the bad. However this is the kind of movie where one turn one's brain of and just go with the flow for if one try to put any kind of intelligence behind the absurdities then it just falls apart. I would give this movie 3 and a half star if I could but since I can't give half stars I end up on 3 stars.

Hot Tub Time Machine can be described in the same way as its title; ridiculous, stupid and at the same time, funny. Many reviewers have found this movie to be plain stupid and obviously did not get it or simply couldn't get it; HTTM is definitely NOT a smart movie and will certainly not help raise your IQ. Someone who views it could possibly hate it the same way he hated movies such as Superbad I'll be the first to admit that as much as I enjoyed the movie it's dumb, really dumb. But you know what? It's what I like about it, it doesn't try to be smart and it's just a fun movie with this crazy plot that doesn't make much sense. This type of humor will not please anyone and the rating on amazon shows it. But really what do you expect of a movie with such a title?

Adam and his friends Nick and Lou (along with Adam's nephew) go to snowy Kodic Valley, a place that holds great memories for them but they quickly realize that a lot has changed since then. Their hotel rooms has a hot tub and that night they do something that makes the hot go back in time, in 1986 precisely (you probably knew that a hot tub was going to be there at some point and that it would act as time machine, no spoilers there). The fun only starts there as they discover that what they do in 1986 could change their futures. Having a fondness for the 1980's in general (especially Motley Crue!) would really help you appreciate the movie, on the other hand if you can't stand 80's references you should stay clear of Hot Tub Time Machine. The movie references Motley Crue, Michael Jackson, Poison and mostly the MTV era, they even captured the clothes, the fashion and all. What really made me like the movie were the characters, Lou and Nick really carried the movie in m opinion.

Watching Hot Tube Time Machine may either bring some fond memories, make you hate the 80's even more or wonder why you watched it in the first place. The reviews for HTTM are clearly mixed and not everyone will enjoy it. Oh and the movie clearly earned it's rated R rating, just so you know there is bad language and sex scenes. I like HTTM for what it was, it's a funny stupid movie and should be taken for what it is. 4 stars