Incredulously plotted comedy about three friends who plan to kill their “horrible bosses”.
It’s every worker’s dream, offing the boss who makes their nine-to-five life a misery. However, in Seth Gordon’s punchy comedy, the dream becomes a nightmare when the three buffoons planning the murders, are clueless novices.
Starring Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day, alongside their evil bosses Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell and Kevin Spacey (as well as small parts from Jamie Foxx and Donald Sutherland), this all-star cast make their way through a quirky-yet-unbelievable plot with some mild success.
Each worker has their own reason for wanting their boss dead, but all are looking for the same resolution - a life of happiness that their boss can’t ruin. Unfortunately, their plans go awry after taking some dodgy advice from the shadowy ex-convict Jamie Foxx.
While the storyline is something you could dream up over a few pints down the pub, the film delivers some brilliant moments of comedy. The script is quite witty in places, and has that sarcastic tone that seems to be seeping into the genre relentlessly. The music gives a beating pulse to the film, and offers some pace during the inevitable filler moments.
Foxx gives a standout performance as the inept-ex-con, whose punishment on the three idiots is hilarious. Anniston is also a revelation within this film, delivering a very adult character, with some shocking lines and profanity. Also, Jason Bateman is the best choice for the leading role, and I think a better film would have been just him wanting his boss dead.
Unfortunately for this film, its basic premise is too flawed. These guys lack any real motive for their extreme behaviour, and their behaviour is out-of-synch with their otherwise reasonable characters. This crumbling foundation resonates throughout the film, and spoils the enjoyment factor.
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