An instant classic

Rating: 10/10 (10 August 2005)

Every once in a while, a movie lives up to it's hype. Or in this case, word of mouth. I can't remember the last time every person who saw a certain movie said, "You have to go see this." Wedding Crashers breaks that barrier, in that it IS that good! It is a throwback to the raunchy comedies of the late 70's and early 80's (yes folks, it belongs with Animal House, Caddyshack, Vacation, etc...), in that there is no pretense of avoiding offending such touchy subjects as race, date rape, sexual orientation, men looking at women as conquests. But it succeeds in that it does not go over the top into pure sleaze, but walks a fine line teetering on tasteless at times, but always hilarious. The film is driven by the leads, Vaughn and Wilson. Out of all the so-called "frat-pack" film pairings, this one nails it. Vaughn's infamous rat-a-tat-tat deliveries, mixed with Wilson's laid back approach, makes for some of the most memorable moments and quotes in Hollywood's long and storied past. This isn't a bunch of teens running around looking for tail, and getting into uncanny predicaments. It's 2 thirty-somethings doing it! The plot takes a back seat to the events that unfold, but when they do, the next thing you know you are laughing so much that you don't want it to end. I have to go see the film again, for I probably missed a few good lines since the laughter was so loud in the theater. Now, ask yourself. When's the last time you were able to say that? Not only 10 out of 10. But a pre-order, uncut(hopefully!) DVD order as well. A true can't miss film.