Product Details

• Actors: Dax Shepard, Will Arnett, Chi McBride, David Koechner, Dylan Baker
• Directors: Bob Odenkirk
• Writers: Jim Hogshire, Michael Patrick Jann, Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon
• Producers: Armyan Bernstein, Betsy Danbury, Caryn Mandabach
• Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: French (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Universal Studios
• DVD Release Date: March 6, 2007
• Run Time: 84 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000M9CB4W
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,636 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

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In the comedy Let's Go to Prison, revenge proves not so sweet for John Lyshitski (Dax Shepard, Employee of the Month), an incompetent ex-con who manages to get the son of the judge who first convicted him sent to prison. But John finds that unsatisfying, so he gets himself sent back to prison so he can guarantee that Nelson Biederman the IVth (Will Arnett, Arrested Development) gets the works. From there, Let's Go to Prison squeezes as much uneasy humor out of male rape and white supremacists as is possible. The results could be tasteless, but director Bob Odenkirk (of Mr. Show) gives everything his own particular flavor, which his fans will undoubtedly enjoy. Shepard has an amiable charm and Arnett oozes some of his patented smarmy arrogance. The cast also includes Chi McBride (Roll Bounce), David Koechner (Anchorman), and Dylan Baker (Happiness). --Bret Fetzer

Product Description

Welcome to the slammer in this no-holds-barred, outrageous comedy! When white-collar Nelson Biederman IV (Will Arnett) winds up in the state pen with mischievous cellmate John Lyshitski (Dax Shepard), all hell breaks loose. From toilet wine to big-house beatdowns, it's a side-splitting comedy that could only happen in the clink!

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Actually quite funny!, January 16, 2008

By	Melian Daily "Vegeta's Psychoanalyst" (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I saw the barely-advertised trailers for this movie I thought it looked beyond idiotic and unoriginal. I mean, how many comedies can you make about being in prison that don't cross-reference the same jokes (i.e. prison rape, prison gangs, prison fights, sociopathic warden, etc.)? I didn't get around to seeing it until it was on DVD and I only gave it that chance because my best friend saw it and told me it greatly amused him.

The final verdict: dry, quirky, and slow-paced humor isn't for everyone, but those who can appreciate comedic build-up and a unique twist ending would REALLY enjoy this. Amidst the negative reviews I was happy to see there were others like me who "get it" as in it's not really meant to be a laugh-out-loud riotfest but more like... Napoleon Dynamite. Subtle & slow yet obviously funny because it's ridiculous (which is so much harder to accomplish well and I think both films do so wonderfully).

The three principle actors worked really well together. You come to like them all better as the film progresses, which was cool because at first all you see is an immature jerk, a spoiled prissy brat, and an overpowering man-buying love-fearing rapist. Dax's character has a certain cruel charm but it was Chi & Will (a.k.a. Barry and Lil' Pisces) who stole the show. Every scene with those two was just nailed, I wished there were more.

If you liked Will Arnett in Blades of Glory, I think he's infinitely better in this movie! Just give it a chance!

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars surprisingly funny!! I laughed and laughed, April 11, 2007

By	A. Chouza (La Jolla, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was really surprised by this movie,, I heard it was not that good,, but I actually laughed pretty hard throughout the movie,, granted it is a very simple humor and you have to be in the mood to enjoy it,, will arnet is veeerry funny,,, if you like gob or arrested development you will probably find this hilarious

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilariously funny, December 8, 2007

By	J. L. McCardle "horse lovin gal" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I think this movie is very entertaining, and am suprised it didn't do better at the box office. Very well done!