Much funnier than I was lead to believable

Rating: 7/10 (4 February 2013)

I really wanted to see this film when it came out at the cinema, but I heard some terrible reviews of it, so didn't. The cast looked pretty good, I mean can it be such a bad film if it stars Kevin Spacey (I forgive you for Fred Clause) and Jason Bateman (more to forgive him for, think Couples Retreat, The Break Up, Smokin Aces, Paul )and Jennifer Aniston isn't so bad (remember Office Space?).
When it came out on DVD, I ignored the poor reviews. I am so glad I did. I think it is one of those comedies that you have to be in "the mood" to enjoy. It is pretty silly, but then again it doesn't ever pretend to be anything more than that. There are some laugh out loud scenes, especially with MF Jones (Jamie Fox) and Dr Julia Harris (Aniston). Spacey's character Dave Harken is similar to Buddy Ackerman played by Spacey in the 1994 black comedy "Swimming with sharks". Indeed the two films have been compared by many. But, for my money "Horrible Bosses" is not as edgy and has many more laughs.
In short, a great cast, some laugh out loud moments, but not for those who are easily offended or love Political Correctness!
7.5/10