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The Playlist Review: 'The Campaign'

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There’s always been something insidious about the MPAA ratings system. It’s allowed filmmakers to more directly label films as if they were products off the supermarket shelf -- “The Dark Knight Rises” is going to be PG-13, because it’s about a character kids wear on their jammies. “American Pie” is going to be R-rated, because they’re going to talk about sex a whole lot. But sometimes, you wonder if the PG-13 and lower ratings are designed to rescue filmmakers from themselves, forcing them to find creative ways to tell certain stories without the benefits of explicit content. Unfortunately, that train of thought is absent from “The Campaign,” a proudly-vulgar idiot festival that wears it’s sophomoric R-rating on its sleeve, infusing a ripe satirical comedic idea with nonsensical foul content in lieu of character, story and comedic resonance.

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alycakes4270d ago

Pretty harsh but even though I don't listen to reviews this is one movie I was going to miss anyway. I love Zack Galifianakis but I can't stand Will Ferrell.

darklordzor4270d ago

I think you should give it a shot Aly. I found this one of Ferrell's best in a long while. I really enjoyed this movie.

alycakes4270d ago

I might then...there have been maybe two of his movies that I've seen because of other actors that are in them that I like and have enjoyed the movie. Thanks.

darklordzor4270d ago

Yeah I was worried at first because of Ferrell's hit and miss record lately, but I was very surprised at how well this movie came out.

darklordzor4270d ago

I completely disagree. I found this a very funny movie that didn't get too 'stupid'. It managed to keep the jokes centered around the story, and I thought it had a fairly positive message to it.

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Anthracite Review: Clément Penohat's Netflix Series is an Engaging Affair | Leisurebyte

Anthracite Review: This Netflix thriller makes us go down several engaging roads and the twists and turns are delicious.

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Stolen Review: A Tepid Attempt At Showcasing The Life of Sámi People  | Leisurebyte

Stolen Review: Elle Márjá Eira makes an attempt at creating a story revolving Sámi people of Sweden.

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Simu Liu Promises the Shang-Chi Sequel Is Still Happening

Despite the lack of updates from Marvel Studios and Disney, Shang-Chi star Simu Liu says the sequel to the successful 2021 movie is still happening.