Movie Review: Why Him?

Last night I went and saw an early screening of "Why Him?" with Zoey Deutch, James Franco, Bryan Cranston.  "A dad forms a bitter rivalry with his daughter's young rich boyfriend."

This flick comes out on December 23rd and it wasn't bad.

The Bad

• The flick is a little long.  There are a few scenes that could have been cut down or out completely.  I know whey they are there but it is nearly a 2 hour comedy, which is just too long. It should come in between 90 and 100 minutes, in my opinion.
• James Franco doesn't play 32 very well.  Hell he doesn't play 42 very well.  He is rough looking
• Speaking of rough looking Bryan Cranston looks extremely rough as well
• Megan Mullally looks completely different and I didn't even realize that it was her till I was looking at the IMDB page.  I should know from the annoying as hell voice
• I hate to single anyone out but the actor who played Scott was annoying...and I don't think it was meant to be

The Good

• There are several very funny moments, a lot of them involving Keegan-Michael Key.  He is very funny on his own.
• The chemistry between most of the actors was very good.  It felt natural and I wonder how much of it was ad-libbed because it felt very natural opposed to written
• Even though I find Megan Mullally annoying she was pretty funny at points, especially the bed room scene!
• Even though you knew what was coming (for the most part) the moose scene was hilarious!
• It was a nice surprise to see Adam Devine show up in almost a cameo role.  He is slowly becoming one of my favorite comedic actors

The Ugly

• This flick is pretty raunchy!  Not Sausage Party bad (which my better half shut off about 10 minutes in) but it was pretty bad.  Very funny at times but bad
• Honestly that is the only ugly for this flick.  Very raunchy even for me!

Overall I enjoyed the flick.  I can't suggest going to see the flick at full price, but matinee or dollar theater it is worth it.  I'm hoping they cut a few things in the full release.  I'd give it a 6/10.  Worth seeing but not a full price flick!