SQUIRREL!!!!
how does Pixar do it?! they had the goddamn Midas touch – everything they do is funny and smart and sweet and beautiful, and yet each film is unique. the dog jokes had me peeing my pants, the music was terrific, and the 3D was elegantly done. just perfect. AGAIN.
ZOMG, so completely hilarious! EVERY single person in this movie is perfectly cast and their own unique brand of funny, although it must be said that Zach Galifinakis shines like the morning sun. certainly not in line for an Oscar, but funny as hell with absolutely no slow spots or lulls in the hilarity. actually well-paced and filmed, above and beyond.
very cute, with some really compelling characters, and good music. one does get the impression that Michael Cera was busy, so they called Jesse Eisenberg (although his brand of earnest awkwardness is subtly very different). who is this Martin Starr? because he is AWESOME. very funny in spots, especially Fribo. all in all, a very nice little movie, definitely worth renting.
had this movie come out, like…7 years ago? i would have liked it 25% better. but Pixar has set the bar much higher now, and this cute, earnestly hokey movie falls pretty short. there are a few laughs, and kids would _definitely_ like it better than adults, but it’s mostly just meh. comic timing is pretty off, and the whole thing is too mild to be engaging. i spent most of the time identifying the voice actors in my head.