About The Movie:
We’re the Millers centers on aging pot dealer David Clark (Jason
Sudeikis) who is robbed of his stash and cash after attempting to stop an
assault on the street. Indebted to his supplier Brad Gurdlinger (Ed Helms) for
the money that was lost, Clark agrees to help smuggle a large shipment of
marijuana out of Mexico and into the states.
Inexperienced in the high risk-world of narcotics trafficking,
Clark comes up with a plan to stay off the DEA’s radar by traveling in an RV
with a faux-family comprised of his neighbors – a middle-aged stripper named
Rose O’Reilly (Jennifer Aniston) and nerdy high schooler Kenny Rossmore (Will
Poulter) – along with transient troublemaking teen, Casey Mathis (Emma Roberts).
On their border crossing trip, the group encounters one setback after another,
each one bringing them a step closer to their promised payday – as well as a
taste of family they’ve each been missing.
What Is Good/Bad About The Movie:
Given its R-Rated setup – which includes strippers and swingers, in
addition to the main drug smuggling plot line – We’re the Millers is not going
to be for everyone. It’s an unapologetic and self-indulgent comedy that often
takes its jokes one step across the line into some genuinely uncomfortable (and
subsequently funny) territory. Viewers who are easily offended, or were
expecting a heartwarming cross-country tale, aren’t likely to appreciate the
type of humor that Thurber is out to explore. That said, while We’re the
Millers easily provides some of the most hilarious (and shocking) comedy beats
in recent memory, the film is far from flawless. Several of the characters are
held hostage by thin caricature and the overall plot is a mishmash of genuinely
creative familial awkwardness dragged down by a number of excessive gags that
can, at times, wear out their welcome.
The storyline succeeds in selling the core premise, providing a
good reason (i.e. cash money) for the fake family to come together – not to
mention stick together once things get complicated. The overarching plot itself
offers few surprises, and relies heavily on familiar stories of characters that
are united by financial hardship – only to discover a deeper sense of
camaraderie on their journey. Yet, the various comedy beats that punctuate the
experience are rife with life and inventiveness – made possible by a cast that
commits to each of the madcap setups.
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