Role Models
Two salesmen 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 service hours with a mentorship program. After one day with the kids, however, jail doesn't look half bad.
Critics Sentiment
Augie defeats King Argotron in the medieval battle tournament
Danny defends Augie against his mother and boyfriend's ridicule
The film jumps from its lowest emotional point during the dinner confrontation to high energy with the formation of Kiss-My-Anthia, representing the protagonists' shift from failure to creative problem-solving.
Role Models follows a predictable but effective comedy arc, starting modestly with energy drink salesmen premise and building to genuine laughs through strong performances, particularly from the child actors and Jane Lynch. The film peaks during its committed medieval battle finale, where reviewers praised how it fully embraced its absurd concept while delivering surprising emotional depth. Despite some formulaic plotting and occasional pacing issues, the comedy succeeds through Paul Rudd's dry wit and the unexpectedly heartfelt mentorship relationships.
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Seann William Scott
Anson Wheeler
Paul Rudd
Danny Donahue
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Augie Farks / Blufgan of Xanthia
Bobb'e J. Thompson
Ronnie Shields
Elizabeth Banks
Beth
Jane Lynch
Gayle Sweeny
Ken Jeong
King Argotron
Ken Marino
Jim Stansel
Kerri Kenney
Lynette Farks
A.D. Miles
Martin
Joe Lo Truglio
Kuzzik of Xanthia
Matt Walsh
Davith of Glencracken
Nicole Randall Johnson
Karen Shields
Allie Stamler
Sara / Esplen, the Goddess of Navalore
Carly Craig
Connie
Jessica Morris
Linda the Teacher
Vincent Martella
Artonius of Xanthia
Armen Weitzman
Party Dude
Jorma Taccone
Mitch from Graphics
Nate Hartley
Rule Master
Crew
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