Very Easy to Watch

Rating: 8/10 (25 May 2016)

I went into this movie with honestly no idea as to how it was going to turn out. It was nice to see Russell Crowe starring in something different and I thought his pairing with Ryan Gosling could potentially create a solid comedic combo. All in all I thought the movie delivered well enough. It is definitely funny throughout, with no shortage of jokes to Ryan Gosling's expense or humorous scenarios in the film. The movie itself does not try too hard to be a comedy, but rather toes the line being decently funny while staying true to being an action/adventure flick. The movie flows nicely and is consistently entertaining. No scenes are really painful to sit through or necessarily dry. Overall my expectations were met and I definitely feel that I got my money's worth. Russell Crowe's performance is enjoyable to watch, as he effectively delivers a character that is likable and empathetic, while maintaining himself as the muscle of the duo. If you're going to go to the theaters soon this movie won't let you down.