johnny-burgundy
MacGruber (2010) This is an action comedy film based on the Saturday Night Live sketch of the same name. It is a parody of action-adventure television series MacGyver and 80s action films in general. It's imperative you have a sense of what SNL parodies the do and what the film is riffing on, before watching it. If you aren't a fan of SNL or never watched Macgyver, this movie will likely be lost on you. I don't feel this movie had a chance to stand on its own, without the above referenced precursors. This is also why I think it was marginalized by critics and did poorly at the box office. No matter, it's now considered a cult classic. This is largely due to a stellar cast. Although there we a few missteps, this movie generally avoided avoided the common mistakes of cheap humor often made in these type of movies. This film delivered a decent blend of comedy and nostalgia that makes it worth checking out.
Funasian2005
It's worth a watch if your expectations are not too high.It has it's funny moments and irritating moments. It was supposed to be a parody of the 80's TV show Macgyver , however it was far from it, which i am glad.Worth a watch if you got nothing better to do
abby_of_firefly
First watching this select by my bf who watch SNL which got a sketch on MacGurber story-line.The intro theme said it all, Mac Gurber is inventor who make weapons out of daily household items, "Real American Hero", and "skilled love-maker" (which later he demonstrated his skills which was LOL)Character DynamicMacGurber is unbelieved and his emotional go from 1-10, and jump from conceitedly "cocky" to whimpering mess at a couple of moment in the film. He treated as his lackey and didn't really got a plan just winging it as he goes along while expecting his team to follow without question.Piper, male member of his team, a up-tight and handsome solider who reason of the team which point out outrageous behavior of Macgurber. Vicki who master of disguise comply with MacGurber no matter how crazy the plan is.Her hair and clothing styles are similar to Macgurber who look like he struck in 70 or 80's.Music and sound Love it. fitting to the scene. classic and macho for McGurber like the intro and when he crewing old members back in his team. My fav is "Take me home tonight" when McGurber come out of his car like a "boss" gate crash his arch nemesis Party and then seeing Vicki in stunning outfit to his liking. Sexual contentu will have to see it for your self. it was shocking. I for real Laugh out loud.
Johan Dondokambey
The story gets tries to be serious at first. And considering it's an action comedy movie, it tries too hard. And when it kind of succeeded, it's disappointing when the funny parts come crushing in all the seriousness. The unfortunate events that are designed to be funny points of this stupid movie just don't fulfill their goals because the serious buildup is overly strong to be topped by such lacking designed clichés. The dialog also sound very stupid. The acting is just lame overall. I'm surprised that even Val Kilmer quite sucked here. Will Forte tries too hard and gets his acts hyperbolic and it's the worst down turn for this movie. I was surprised myself to have braced until the end of this stupid movie.
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