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Hall Pass
2011 105 min United States of America R 18+
★5.5
Comedy, Romance
Director: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
🎭 Based on
«Stolen Summer»
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Description
When best buds Rick and Fred begin to show signs of restlessness at home, their wives take a bold approach to revitalize their marriages, they grant the guys a 'hall pass'—one week of freedom to do whatever they want. At first, it seems like a dream come true, but they quickly discover that their expectations of the single life—and themselves—are completely and hilariously out of sync with reality.
Budget:
$36M
US Gross:
$45.06M
Worldwide:
$83.2M
Starring
Owen Wilson
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Jason Sudeikis
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Christina Applegate
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Key opinion
Hall Pass is a polarizing raunchy comedy that relies heavily on explicit humor and traditional marital tropes. While some viewers find it a relatable and amusing look at mid-life crises, others criticize the excessive vulgarity and lack of logical character development.
| Acting | Owen Wilson delivers a standout, charismatic performance that serves as the film's primary anchor. | |
| Humor | The reliance on gross-out gags and explicit nudity, such as prolonged genital shots, is viewed by many as gratuitous and juvenile rather than truly comedic. | |
| Theme | The film attempts to balance crude R-rated comedy with a message about marital fidelity, yet many find this moral framework to be either forced or entirely discarded. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are divided; some find the film to be a brisk, enjoyable watch, while others feel the narrative stalls or drags significantly. |