im sure im saying what most other people are on here, but this is one of the most blatantly hilarious movies ive seen in a while. i was getting tired of Ben Stiller and Jack Black (Robert Downey Jr?, never.) but i sincerely enjoyed this film because both Stiller and Black do what they do best (and most often), but they poke fun at the fact that really theyve only played one character in the past x years. they seem to have more dimension (thats not the right word, but go with it). Black yelling "dont judge me" as he rushes to get his fix brings depth (again, not having the right word and dramatizing what is a purely silly movie). There are tons of laughs (the trailers at the beginning had me in tears), and the star studded cast definitely delivers, Robert Downey Jr, Jay Baruschel, Steve Coogan (and the ubiquitious best secret appearance by you know who) are the favorites. All in all, a great summer film by which to kill a few braincells and be endlessely entertained.

This movie had great potential, but it was never realized. The idea was hilarious. The material was not. Whoever came up with blending the beginning of the movie with the the preview trailers was was brilliant, but the material used was so offensive it had most people in shocked silence instead of laughter (i.e. the "Booty Sweat" segment). The language was way over the top. The F-word was used more than all other combined. The graphic nature of the gore was more akin to "Saw" or "The Hills Have Eyes". I know that it is meant to make fun of the more recent war/action movies such as "Rambo", but it was way over the top. I was hoping for a good laugh. I usually get one from Black and Stiller, but I was mostly just embarrassed. The audience at my showing laughed at about 10% of the material (mostly from Robert Downey Jr.) but sat in stunned silence for the rest. This movie has a well deserved R rating, but I think an NC-17 would've been safer. I expected a lot more from the cast & crew

I thought it was insanely funny, the whole theater was cracking up especially the character simple Jack. With a team of comedians like that it had to be. The story and plot were great! But it is not a movie for those who are always taking movies too seriously like the PC's and the race rioters. If you want to laugh then go see this movie now.

The movie started out great. I couldn't think of a better way to start the movie to create the back story. The previews were part of the greatness of the movie. The second greatest part was the cameos. I won't reveal the second one but it a good one. Overall, the movie started out awesome. It slowed a little in the middle but for the most part. Probably as funny as the modern classics (Anchorman, Wedding Crashers, 40 Year Old Virgin)

I saw an advanced screening of the film, a week prior to general release. I personally enjoyed, nay, loved this film. The plot was on point for its comedic nature. I don't consider this a parody, since it's an action-comedy that takes a stab at several films, but never portrays it scene-by-scene, line-by-line. From the very beginning, I was laughing, but it holds more dramatic appeal, since there are many scenes that are quasi-serious, so for a lack of a better term, it has a little drama, albeit overshadowed by it's constant slapstick humor. There are scenes that seemed to have been cut from the film, yet it still had a nearly 110 minute run. I've been waiting for this film ever since I saw the trailers six months ago, and I was not disappointed. I highly recommend this film, if you are looking for a good laugh, but have an open-mind and laid-back attitude. Don't take it seriously, and you'll enjoy this film many times over. Go see it now...DITTY MAO!