My streak is broken, I walked out

Rating: 1/10 (23 June 2004)

I am 27 years of age and this is my first "walk out." This was, if not the worst, certainly one of the worst movies I have ever wasted money on (actually the theater reimbursed me). Let me begin by saying that Vince Vaughn is one of the more entertaining actors out there. While "Made" was pretty annoying, Swingers and Old School provided funny roles for him. This movie just didn't fit him for some reason. It appeared that his heart just wasn't in it. Maybe he was just there to pick up a check before he next decent role came along, I don't know. His character tried SO HARD to be a likable "Joe-everybody," he was impossible to relate to. That being said, he was the best part of this piece of trash.
I admit that Ben Stiller has talent. He draws audiences and has become quite popular. However, with the exception of "Meet the Parents," he has never made me laugh. Owen Wilson had me rolling on the floor during Zoolander but Stiller just left me stone faced. So I have to admit that I had some Stiller-prejudice going in. He reached a new low. I have to apportion some blame to the writers, but I can't figure out how anyone could have found his character enjoyable. Perhaps this film was meant for children who aren't interested in pesky things like plot, character development, clever writing, etc..., but I don't think so. No, I believe that this movie was meant for 20-somethings who laughed as Old School, Zoolander and Office Space. Which brings me to the writers. I admit, I'm no Bill Shakespeare, but I'm not getting paid millions to write. This story just made no sense.
BARELY SPOILERS HEREIN
Why did these guys hang out at the gym all day? Why did they care about their gym so much? Why should we care whether the gym next door takes over Vince Vaughn's gym? None of this was explained. I found myself not caring about any of the characters.
END OF SPOILERS (if those were really spoilers)
I can get my money back, but no one can give me my time back. What a waste.
AVOID THIS MOVIE. I'm rambling here but I really need to get the point across that you should spend your time, oh I don't know...counting ceiling tiles, clipping your finger nails or flicking bottle caps across the room at your cat. Anyone of those will provide much more fulfilling entertainment.
RATING 1 / 10 (the worst)