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Horrible Bosses
2011 98 min United States of America R 18+
★6.7
Comedy, Crime
Director: Seth Gordon
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Description
For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers... permanently.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$117.54M
Worldwide:
$209.84M
Starring
Jason Bateman
Actor
Charlie Day
Actor
Jason Sudeikis
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2012
— Best Screen Villain
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2012
— Best On-Screen Transformation
Georges Awards 2012
— Best Foreign-Language Comedy
Key opinion
Horrible Bosses is a polarizing comedy that relies heavily on its star-studded cast to elevate a familiar premise about disgruntled employees. While many viewers find the situational humor and performances by the antagonists refreshing and funny, others criticize the film for its reliance on crude vulgarity and a thin, predictable narrative.
| Acting | The A-list ensemble, particularly the performances of the antagonists, successfully anchors the film and provides its most memorable moments. | |
| Screenplay | The plot follows a predictable trajectory that many viewers found thin and lacking in structural coherence. | |
| Humor | The film utilizes an abundance of crude, sexualized, and shock-based humor that serves as a point of sharp disagreement; some find it a hilarious relief, while others view it as repetitive and nauseating. | |
| Direction | The directorial choices are divisive, with some praising the film as a well-executed genre piece and others criticizing it for exaggerating protagonist stupidity and failing to maintain a consistent comedic tone. |