Colossal

Nacho dips into Kaufman-esque surrealism with this monstrous tale of alcoholism and manipulation. Hatheway’s devastating performance grounds what could have been a farcical film, and phenomenal character arcs are perfectly crafted to span half the globe. Comedy and drama trade blows in an entertaining tonal battle for far-flung emotional impact.

Movie 43

Outstanding cast of A-listers assemble to breathe life into SNL rejected short scripts… and fail. Stolen jokes, weak performances, and senseless frame story further ensure disaster.  Like ‘Funny or Die’ but mostly the latter as each segment manages a moment of humor, then milks it to painful and poisonous death. 

Horrible Bosses

Two Jasons enjoy a sunny Day in Philadelphia alongside crazy Cruise-esque performances from three veteran talents. Arbitrary antics and quick dialogue feel like a happy Hangover, as does the meandering and somewhat senseless plot. Funny film but leaves viewer wanting a little more nymphoniac Anistons, Killer Kevins and Cokehead Colins.