Good Stupid

Rating: Null/10 (19 June 2004)

This movie was stupid, plain and simple. However, being a cinemaphile, it's important to differentiate good stupid and bad stupid. Good stupid is great, fresh brainless fun, such as "Old School." Bad stupid is the same joke told over and over again for the sake of making a profit, such as "American Wedding." This movie was good stupid. I happened to be in the mood for something light and funny and got exactly what I needed, and then some. I don't like nor appreciate Ben Stiller's humor, but Vince Vaughn and the supporting cast made up for it. The camera work alone (the shots of the balls nailing people better than Terry Tate in his best commercial spot) made it worthwhile, but if you need something a little extra: Gary Cole & Jason Bateman.