Reilly, Ferrell are more like the wrong 'Brothers'

                   
usatoday.com     Jul 25, 2008            

Amigos in argyle: But Will Ferrell, left, and John C. Reilly hate each other at first when their parents get married. America loves dysfunctional families, but haven't we seen enough middle-aged losers who haven't grown up? We know Will Ferrell can carry a hilarious movie (Anchorman), as can John C. Reilly (the underrated Walk Hard). And Ferrell and Reilly do have considerable comic chemistry together, as we saw in Talladega Nights. So that raises our hopes for this second joint effort. Adding to high expectations: an eclectic supporting cast, with Richard Jenkins (The Visitor) as Reilly's father (and Ferrell's stepfather) and Mary Steenburgen as Ferrell's mom (and Reilly's stepmother). Adam Scott has some sharply humorous moments as Ferrell's brother, though his character gets old fast. The concept is inherently funny: Each... [read full story]                    

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INT: Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly

joblo.com     Jul 25, 2008          

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly have a genuine appreciation of each other. They have worked together in TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY and they are back for more with STEP BROTHERS . It is a surprisingly simple...                    

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Review: Step Brothers - 'Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly? Why am I yawning?'

hollywoodbitchslap.com     Jul 27, 2008          

"Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly? “Step Brothers” is a terrifically amusing movie, but it never reaches pulse-quickening hilarity. It’s a confusing misfire, considering this is the new Will Ferrell film, reteaming with longtime...                    

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Step Brothers Film Review

newsblaze.com     Jul 27, 2008          

Ferrell and Reilly Co-Star as Slackers in Disgusting Dysfunctional Family Comedy This sorry shocksploitation flick elicited exactly one unforced laugh from the audience at the screening I attended, and that was from a scene...                    

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Capone Calls STEP BROTHERS a Tasty Surprise!!

aintitcool.com     Jul 26, 2008          

Capone in San Diego here. STEP BROTHERS is comedy in its absolute most simple form: two grown men acting like children, screaming the worst kind of insults at each other and getting into ridiculous physical battles that look...                    

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'Step Brothers' Falls Short on Laughs

go.com     Jul 26, 2008          

America loves dysfunctional families, but haven't we seen enough middle-aged losers who haven't grown up? Actors Will Ferrell, left, and John C. Reilly stars of the new comedy film "Step Brothers" pose in Beverly Hills, Calif.,...                    

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Step Brothers (R) **½ | It's adolescent humor, yes -- but it works for grown-ups

miamiherald.com     Jul 25, 2008          

In Step Brothers, the prolific producer Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) pushes his prevailing theme of male arrested development as far as it can conceivably go. This tale of two...                    

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'Step Brothers'

cnn.com     Jul 25, 2008          

Stop me if you've heard this one before, but producer Judd Apatow has another hit comedy on his hands. This time it's "Step Brothers," an astute no-brainer that's also Will Ferrell's funniest effort since "Talladega Nights."                    

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Step Brothers (Movie Review)

edgeboston.com     Jul 27, 2008          

by Robert Newton National Film Editor May the Baby Jesus bless Will Ferrell for having the sack to stand up to the studios’ blind insistence that all his comedies be innocuous PG-13 rated affairs. Had he relented and produced a...                    

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INT: Ferrell / Reilly

joblo.com     Jul 27, 2008          

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly have a genuine appreciation of each other. They have worked together in TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY and they are back for more with STEP BROTHERS . It is a surprisingly simple...                    

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Step Brothers

sfj70.typepad.com     Jul 27, 2008          

I have heard some critics say that the whole schtick of the grown man loser theme in the movies has been played out. Will Ferrell now joins the ranks of those who contribute to these type of films. Thank goodness he now has...                    

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