by Jo Johnstone
Everyone can relate to a character that wants to kill their boss. That may be one of the reasons why the 2010 black comedy Horrible Bosses was such a hit. When three friends, whose bosses regularly made their lives hell, conspired to kill each other bosses, all hell broke lose. After they horrendously failed, the three are left to their own devises. A sequel was always inevitable but just what happens after you fail to kill your boss.
Everyone can relate to a character that wants to kill their boss. That may be one of the reasons why the 2010 black comedy Horrible Bosses was such a hit. When three friends, whose bosses regularly made their lives hell, conspired to kill each other bosses, all hell broke lose. After they horrendously failed, the three are left to their own devises. A sequel was always inevitable but just what happens after you fail to kill your boss.
Horrible Bosses 2 follows on from the original with Nick, (Jason Bateman) Kurt, (Jason Sudeikis) and Dale, ( Charlie Day) trying to start their own business. With their invention, the shower buddy, the three are approached by a businessman, (Christoph Waltz) to mass produce the product. When the boys are doubled cross they need money or face loses their company. They decide to kidnap the businessman's scheming son, (Chris Pine) but it is clear that crime is not their speciality.
The film here has duplicated the formula of the original. The boys have a problem and decide an ill-advised kidnapping will solve it. With it's simple premise the film is able to quickly throw you into the plot. The comedy comes fast and the film keeps pace as the plot twists and turns.
The film here has duplicated the formula of the original. The boys have a problem and decide an ill-advised kidnapping will solve it. With it's simple premise the film is able to quickly throw you into the plot. The comedy comes fast and the film keeps pace as the plot twists and turns.
Much of the comedy comes from the main trio. As Kurt and Dale make any given situation worse with their stupidity, Nick is left frustrated in the middle. It is great fun to watch, if a little predictable. Side characters such as Jennifer Aniston's sex crazed Julia and Jamie Foxx's "Motherfucker" Jones make the boys situations worse and add strong side performances. Fresh blood comes with Christoph Waltz as the double crossing businessman with Chris Pine as his son.
The gags regarding crime, racism and sexual harassment will not be to all audiences tastes but this is a black comedy. The film does well to mock the blatant bigotry of its characters as well as those on the receiving end of the gags.
The ensemble cast once again impress with the main trio carrying the film. They have great chemistry on screen and fused comic timing . Aniston is almost unrecognisable as the sex addict dental hygienist who is determined to add Dale to her conquest list. Despite only having two scenes Kevin Spacey steals the shows as Nicks former boss now behind bars.
Not a comedy for everyone but if the original impressed you this is worth a look. Black comedy held high by its stella ensemble cast.
Horrible Bosses 2 is out this Friday
The gags regarding crime, racism and sexual harassment will not be to all audiences tastes but this is a black comedy. The film does well to mock the blatant bigotry of its characters as well as those on the receiving end of the gags.
The ensemble cast once again impress with the main trio carrying the film. They have great chemistry on screen and fused comic timing . Aniston is almost unrecognisable as the sex addict dental hygienist who is determined to add Dale to her conquest list. Despite only having two scenes Kevin Spacey steals the shows as Nicks former boss now behind bars.
Not a comedy for everyone but if the original impressed you this is worth a look. Black comedy held high by its stella ensemble cast.
Horrible Bosses 2 is out this Friday
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