Going into The Out-Laws with low expectations is probably best because you will come out of it not feeling like you wasted 95 minutes of your day.
The Out-Laws is a Happy Madison Production movie. While Adam Sandler is not present onscreen, his spirit looms large. The jokes are funny, but not wholly original or unexpected. The physical comedy is juvenile, but Adam DeVine’s commitment makes up for the cringe-worthy moments. Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barkin deserve so much more and have so much more to give, but the script — by Evan Turner and Ben Zazove — doesn’t give them anything to utilize their skills and star power properly.
Tyler Spindel is back at the helm after The Wrong Missy, another poorly received Happy Madison comedy. Spindel’s directing is sturdy, but there is little effort made to elevate the plodding script that is the comedic equivalent of pulling teeth. Furthermore, every aspect of the production is just bland. The third act picks up a bit, but nothing quite shakes off the mediocrity.
As Owen is the lead character, his family dynamics are fleshed out well enough, but the script fails to give us much to laugh at. Early on, Owen compares his parents to Stalin and Lizzie Borden, but the script doesn’t give us a real reason why. Yes, they are annoying, but they play into an archetype that is all too common. Julie Hagerty and Richard Kind are great casting choices, but they appear to be sleepwalking through the movie when we know they can do better.
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