Masterminds (2016)

[Plain Old Tele]

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[Maxmoser3]

Not a bad movie but nothing amazing. The cast makes the movie funny and the characters are very fun and enjoyable in the film. I'm very interested in more this David Ghantt stuff to see what he was really like. Grade:B-

[Blankments]

It's not surprising at all to see Lorne Michaels' name in the credits of Masterminds. Unfortunately, it's for the worst possible reason: the film feels like an overlong, unfunny SNL sketch. Playing as the broadest possible parody of Fargo imaginable, it's excruciating to watch for most of the runtime. It's a downright criminal waste of all the comedic talent in the film - no pun intended. The only one who really has fun with his role is Jason Sudeikis, who actually really immerses himself in the role of a psychotic hitman. That role culminates in the best parody of the infamous "NO MARTA WILL DIE TONIGHT" scene yet, which is rather impressive, considering this was filmed in July 2014. Masterminds is another forgettable comedy that's more painful than enjoyable to watch. D