Role Models
| Role Models | |
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| Directed by | David Wain |
| Written by | Timothy Dowling Paul Rudd Ken Marino David Wain |
| Produced by | Luke Greenfield Mary Parent |
| Starring | Paul Rudd Seann William Scott Christopher Mintz-Plasse Elizabeth Banks Jane Lynch Bobb'e J. Thompson Naiad Reich |
| Cinematography | Russ Alsobrook |
| Edited by | Eric Kissack |
| Music by | Craig Wedren |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures New Regency 20th Century Fox (overseas due to the rights owned by to Regency) |
Release date | November 7, 2008 |
Running time | 99 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Role Models is a comedy film released on November 7, 2008 starring Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. It has been rated R by the MPAA for crude and sexual content, strong language and nudity.
Plot
Danny (Paul Rudd) and Wheeler (Sean William Scott) are two salesmen who trash a company truck on an energy drink-fueled bender. Upon their arrest, the court gives them a choice: do hard time or spend 150 hours with a mentorship program. After one day with the kids, however, jail doesn't look half bad. Once the center's ex-con director (Jane Lynch) gives them an ultimatum, Danny and Wheeler are forced to tailor their brand of immature wisdom to their charges, Augie (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) and Ronnie (Bobb'e J. Thompson).
Cast
- Paul Rudd as Danny Donahue
- Seann William Scott as Wheeler Gunders
- Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Augie Farks
- Jane Lynch as Gayle Sweeney
- Elizabeth Banks as Beth
- Kerri Kenney as Lynette
- Ken Marino as Jim
- Nicole Randall Johnson as Karen
- Bobb'e J. Thompson as Ronnie
- Nate Hartley
- Vincent Martella
- Naiad Reich
- Ken Jeong as the King
- AD Miles as Martin Gary
Production
The film was originally announced in December 2006 under the title Big Brothers, with Luke Greenfield directing and Timothy Dowling writing the script.[1] A January 22, 2007 draft of the script credits Moses Port and David Guarascio as writers, with no listing of Dowling.[2] During promotion for the film Knocked Up, Paul Rudd revealed that shooting on Big Brothers was on hiatus while the script was being retooled.[3] News was later revealed that Rudd was commissioned to write a new draft of the script and David Wain had signed on to direct.[4] Wain later revealed the film was now titled Little Big Men.[5] UniversalPictures.com listed the film under the final title Role Models, scheduled for release on November 7, 2008.[6] It was pre-screened at the University of Maryland's Hoff Theater on October 30, 2008 to positive accord.
Reception
Reviews have so far been positive. As of November 8, 2008, Role Models received a "fresh" rating of 74% positive based on 91 reviews at review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.[7]
References
- ^ "Rudd is Big Brother". Joblo.com. Retrieved 2007-09-13.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "THE CROP REPORT - 3/28/07". CHUD.com. Retrieved 2007-09-13.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Paul Rudd Donates Time For 'Big Brothers'". MTV Movies Blog. Retrieved 2007-09-13.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "PAUL RUDD/DAVID WAIN NEWS". Ain't It Cool News. Retrieved 2007-09-13.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "David Wain returns with comedy 'The Ten'". The Daily Athenaeum. Retrieved 2007-09-13.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Future Releases". Universal Pictures.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/role_models/
External links
- Official Site
- Movie-List: Theatrical trailer
- Role Models at IMDb
- Role Models at Box Office Mojo
- First Review on The Movie Watch
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