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Identity Thief
2013 111 min United States of America R 16+
★5.1
Comedy, Crime
Director: Seth Gordon
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Description
When a mild-mannered businessman learns his identity has been stolen, he hits the road in an attempt to foil the thief -- a trip that puts him in the path of a deceptively harmless-looking woman.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$134.51M
Worldwide:
$173.97M
Starring
Jason Bateman
Actor
Melissa McCarthy
Actor
John Cho
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2014
— Best Musical Moment
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2014
— Best Fight
Key opinion
Identity Thief is a divisive road-trip comedy that relies heavily on the chemistry and individual performances of Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman. While many viewers appreciate it as a lighthearted, occasionally heartfelt watch, critics frequently deride the film for its reliance on vulgar humor, unfocused script, and excessive runtime.
| Acting | Melissa McCarthy delivers a high-energy, charismatic performance that serves as the film's primary source of vitality. | |
| Screenplay | The film follows a formulaic and predictable road-trip narrative that relies heavily on standard American comedy tropes. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing, ranging from effective situational comedy to crude, vulgar, and juvenile jokes that alienate some viewers. | |
| Runtime | The two-hour runtime is a point of contention, with some finding it an exhausting, tedious experience while others find it acceptable for the genre. | |
| Acting | Jason Bateman’s portrayal of the straight-man protagonist is debated, viewed by some as reliable and charmingly familiar, but by others as weary and uninspired. |