Horrible Bosses. Horribe Employees?

Rating: Null/10 (27 October 2011)

This film has good casting first off, you have the three main leads by up and coming comedy actors and then you have three A-List Hollywood heavy weights, and Jennifer Aniston (looking very sexy may I add) supporting the film.
Let's start with Kevin Spacey, very convincing - you do actually want him to be punched. The best scenes are the ones with him in. The story kind of revolves his character.
Without giving too much away, the situation these three guys find themselves is one in which a lot of people can relate to (at least in their heads), and so "Horrible Bosses" lends itself to be watched by anyone who works (which is many people). You will have empathy, and you will be hoping the story unfolds in such a fashion as to keep you amused, and it does. Some moments are incredibly hilarious, others are low brow and bordering on acceptable, just. There are also tedious moments and there are also many moments of Hollywood cliché that can offend. However there is much amusement to be had and the steady pace is welcomed, with many laugh out loud moments peppered within the film.
Jamie Fox was not necessary though, although his character is essential to the story, Jamies' Hollywood punch has no finesse in this film, this role could have been played anyone. Jamie Fox is mere window dressing for the films credits.
Jennifer Aniston is necessary, she provides sexiness and plays her role well, a charming easy going demeanor throughout and she does manage to get under your skin with her brash ways.
Colin Farrell's character seems to be a bit of a parody in terms of looks to Tom Cruise in "Tropic Thunder" and for me, expecting more of Colin I was heavily disappointed with this role, he never quite mastered it, you are left unconvinced.
The three lead actors did an okish job, you believe them. At least they manage to have you engrossed for the most part with their clumsiness and unfortunate, but amusing series of events they are subjected too. This film relies heavily on 'murphy's law' if something can go wrong it will, and it does, many times. A few good twists, most predictable though.
This film has to be recommended, not highly but it is definitely not one to be missed: Out of 10 for the following facets:Laugh Out Loud Moments: 7 Good Casting: 8 Coughing Your Coffee Through Your Nose Moments: 5 Jennifer Aniston, sexy as: 8. Overall: 6.5 More at tootbit.com