Anto Nolan I have three favourite films of all time, they are as follows, in ranking order;Step Brothers, Schindler's list, Gandhi.I need not say anymore.

highnemonkey If you belong to the team of haters of Ferrell movies, first of all: What are you doing here? And second: Give this a shot! This might be the finest McKay-Ferrell-collab yet. I am aware of the public opinion for these kinds of comedies, they get silly, nasty, annoying at times. To me, this one stands out as the finest, because it walks the thin line that divides the teams of haters and lovers.The dimwitted, silly, yelling characters - they are all there but they are placed in a perfectly normal environment. The parents are normal American grown-ups that bring the more crazy aspects of the story back to the ground and enhance the fun of them. One-week-TV-bans are a parental measurement which we all remember too well - but as a reaction to the loony schtik of the step brothers it feels almost "too normal". We all remember running up the stairs as loud as possible, arguing about our favourite dinosaurs or being taken to dull apointments in the backseat - but seeing to grown up men in these positions feels really out of place. So many moments feel like: "I've seen this before - but here it feels weird.". I mean, look at the movie poster. We've all taken photos like this as kids. But with grown ups it just looks - in spirit of this film I'll choose to speak immature - gay.And this is what breathes magic into this flick and attests the fine feeling for comedy McKay and Ferrell have: Taking well-known bits of human life and throwing them in uncommon territory. To me this uncanny absurdity is one of the basics of comedy.

Matt Muelot I went in with high hopes, because I'm a fan of Will Ferrel. I enjoyed anchorman, and hoped this would live up to that level of weird comedy. It did. A couple of things though. This movie is not a thinker. If you had a long day or just want to laugh without engaging too much, this is the movie for you. Will Ferrel and company are hilarious in their roles. The first dinner scene in particular was great. One of my life goals now is to attend the Catalina Wine Mixer. Is that even a thing? Under all the comedy, there is a nice message. Don't lose yourself, or become something you don't want. Chase your dreams, and have fun doing it. Overall I enjoyed this movie because I didn't have to think, and the laughs were plentiful.

clairealexander197 Quite literally one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I did not even smile while watching the film. I am slowly loosing hope for comedic films as a whole. I refuse to hop on the "so stupid it's funny" bandwagon. Have writers simply decided they don't want to work on meaningful comedy anymore? I am not a fan of Will Ferrel movies in general but I will admit that I have, once or twice, chuckled while watching one of his films. This film, in particular, contains not one redeemable moment. Characters are unrealistic and unlikable. The premise of the film is cringe worthy. I do not plan on ever watching a Will Ferell movie again.