A Movie with some funny parts but not consistently funny . "Spoilers"

Rating: 6/10 (21 July 2005)

I came into this movie expecting a similar movie to Old School but I was disappointed with the outcome. First off, the movie started off like a preview because the story was poorly developed in the opening scene (not to mention that the whole plot was wrapped up in the first ten minutes meaning the plot was very weak) and immediately the audience was introduced to the two main characters crashing a wedding. From there, the movie was nonstop action of Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn drinking and eating cake. I didn't understand it and it felt like my head was going round and round. I kept thinking when this chaos was going to end even though the first scene basically wrapped up the general plot, excluding the romance between the two main characters.
My second problem with the movie was how inconsistent the humor was. I have a problem with most of a movie being funny, and ridiculously silly and then suddenly, there is a transition to a serious moment and the audience is wondering where the hell humor went, or are we supposed to be laughing at this? The serious parts were corny, especially the parts depicting the boyfriend as a verbal abuser and a typical prick. I just got sick of the sentimental moments following a ridiculous moment such as Jeremy's moment with the gay brother or the whole part with Will Ferrell.
My last problem with the movie was Claire's boyfriend character. The character was one of the least innovative characters because every one of his actions was predictable. He just didn't add anything to the movie except a stupid excuse for Claire to fall in love with John.
It had many funny parts, but I wish the movie had used less serious, romantic parts and just had stuck with the humor.