VERY not good...

Rating: 3/10 (31 January 2006)

I should have listened to the advice of a friend, who have after seeing this said, "Don't waste your time." Unfortunately today, I did. Although there are a few parts that may make you smile or laugh, they are few and far between and not worth the rental fee. I am so glad I didn't see this in the theater, otherwise I would have written a letter of complaint to ask for my money back from the producers of the movie.
Jack Black was good, but even for a him, a bit over the top. Joan Cusack was really the only good actress in the film, and in a way she should have been considered for at least a golden globe. Granted, this isn't the kind of film you would normally see an award coming to, this specific area of the movie, would be the only one I would support its giving.
The movie itself is definitely a kid's film, and I would recommend it to anyone seven and up. It's not a movie for adults, and the only reason why anyone older than thirteen may want to see it, is because of Jack Black and possibly Joan Cusack. Otherwise, it's most certainly geared toward kids. There was only one thing that I was actually bothered by, and that's the fact that one of the little boys in the movie was gay. I disagree that they should be conditioning kids at such a young age, to that way of life, and suggesting that a little boy at ten years old would have an affectation of a feminine kind. It really bothered me, and although it was meant to be funny, I found it distasteful, and offensive.
But, otherwise it's light enough and enjoyable enough for kids that it's worth a look. But, don't expect a 'Saving Silverman' or a 'Shallow Hal', because this is not even close to their caliber.