One Paragraph Review: Step Brothers

Is it just me or has it been a while since there was a funny Will Ferrell movie? It's been several years since I laughed as hard as when I saw Anchorman or the Rickey Bobby movie. Stepbrothers wasn't on that level, but it was still pretty good. Mary Steenbergen particularly stood out as the Mom of Will Farrell and John C. Reily. I think Brad said in his review that you should be drunk while watching this movie, to laugh louder. You don't have to be drunk but I guess it wouldn't hurt.

One Paragraph Review: Step Brothers

This movie was much more enjoyable than I expected it to be. As opposed to Talladega Nights, where Will Ferrell was the star and John C. Reilly was a supporting character, this film was more balanced between the two. This balanced partnership certainly worked for me, I thought there were some seriously hilarious moments especially as someone who has step siblings. It was particularly fun to see scenes that totally could have been my step brothers at age ten and eleven, but played out with two 40 year olds. I have to say though, it was Mary Steenburgen who stole the show for me. I thought she did a wonderful job and I loved her character.

One Paragraph Review: Step Brothers

In this movie, Will Ferrell plays the same Will Ferrell man-child that he has played for the past umpteen movies. He shouts obscenities at people, fights people with trashcans, and generally acts like the same idiot that made us laugh in Talladega Nights, Anchorman, Elf, Blades of Glory, Semi-Pro, Kicking and Screaming, and Old School. Step Brothers is a bit funnier thanks to John C. Reilly's contributions, as the two of them make a great pairing. One day they will run out of excuses to create roles for "The Will Ferrell Man-Child," but until then, I imagine we'll keep laughing at whatever movie he appears in next. A little advice: being really drunk helps enjoy the inanity, so drink copiously.