(For Montez): So finally I got to see this movie that I've heard so much about. It's the latest movie from the always in financial trouble MGM. Is it me or is it pretty rare these days to get to see a good comedy? I am trying to think back over this past year as to a good comedy and all I can come up with is The Hangover from Warner Bros. I have to say The Hangover was one of the best written comedy scripts in perhaps a decade. Anyhow back to Hot Tub Time Machine. I mean the name alone is funny. And knowing that it stars John Cusack you know it has to be kind of decent right? I knew going in this was going to be an ode to the 80's and it deliver on that point. From the walkman cassette's, to the crazy leg warmers and the cheesy sayings "Where's The Beef?" This movie had 1986 covered. While this movie isn't as good as The Hangover, you will enjoy it if you go in looking for a good time with no expectations. Also you need to forget any notions you think you might have about time traveling. Because these guys do not follow any kind of sense when traveling back in time. There are all kinds of loop holes in this movie. But you kind of forgive the fact when the Dad from the Back to the Future series shows up and when someone asks "What color is Michael Jackson?" upon just arriving in 1986. Sure it's a bit predictable but the best thing about this movie are the actors. The story is "ehh" but at the end of the day, for me, it was fun just watching the guys react to what they thought was the very distant past. Three and a half smiley faces :) :) :) :
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