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Let's Go to Prison
2006 89 min United States of America R 16+
★5.2
Comedy, Crime
Director: Bob Odenkirk
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Description
When a career criminal's plan for revenge is thwarted by unlikely circumstances, he puts his intended victim's son in his place by putting him in prison...and then joining him.
Budget:
$4M
US Gross:
$4.63M
Worldwide:
$4.63M
Starring
Dax Shepard
Actor
Will Arnett
Actor
Chi McBride
Actor
Key opinion
Let's Go to Prison is a divisive cult comedy that polarizes viewers with its blend of crude, slapstick humor and unconventional character arcs. While many appreciate its surprising wit and ability to function as a lighthearted, mood-lifting watch, others find the narrative development and reliance on low-brow gags to be inconsistent.
| Ending | The film utilizes an unpredictably clever and effective final act to elevate the viewing experience. | |
| Humor | The humor relies on a mix of sarcastic, crude gags and character-driven absurdity that finds varying levels of success. | |
| Screenplay | The central revenge-driven premise is criticized by some for lacking internal logic and failing to sustain a consistent conflict. | |
| Acting | The performances are generally seen as strong, with Dax Shepard’s portrayal of the protagonist providing an effective anchor for the film. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is divided, as the initial twenty minutes struggle to gain momentum before the comedy finds its rhythm. |