Written by Jesus Figueroa
The kids stole the comedy in "We're the Millers" with more comical moments that fit into the storyline than.The film in its entirety is funny and amusing but the best part of it is the wackiness of the two young supporting actors.
Small tine drug dealer David Clark, played by Jason Sudeikis, is in trouble with his boss Brad Gurdlinger, played by Ed Helms, after being robbed by street punks for a large amount of pot and all the money in his apartment.
Brad forces David to smuggle pot intended for Pablo Chacon, who Brad claims to be, across the U.S./Mexico border to repay the money lost.
David recruits his young friend and neighbor Kenny Rossmore, played by Will Poulter, to pretend to be his son.
Kenny has the bright idea to recruit runaway Casey Mathis, played by Emma Roberts, to be his sister.
David propositions stripper and neighbor Rose O'Reilly, played by Jennifer Aniston, who reluctant at first eventually joins the group on the outrageous journey.
The four unlikely companions unite to be "The Millers."
The Millers get a giant Recreational Vehicle and meet up with One-Eye, played by Matthew Willig, and pick up more pot than they imagined they would be picking up.
The excitement starts as the nothing goes as planned on the way back.
Sudeikis although funny is hardly the best part of the film. His character seems bi-polar and sporadic with no reason to be. He goes from being happy and funny to angry and mean in the blink of an eye.Aniston although she has some steamy scenes does not fit in well to the stripper role. She plays a good mother and has her comical and emotional scenes but her performance falls short of being great.
Stealing the comical spotlight Poulter delivers a great performance that seems to fit in quite well with the story. His character continues to progress the comedy story while not interrupting any other part.
Roberts seems to be just stuck in there to compliment Poulter because the two combine to be the best part of the film. She brings a tenderness and charisma that both Aniston and Sudeikus lack.
The ending, the payoff, is surprising but leaves audiences not quite satisfied.
I give this comedy a 3 out of 5 Popcorns. It's an entertaining movie that does keep pushing forward and growing its story and characters but the comedy seems sporadic and utilized in a strange in satisfying manner. Neither Aniston nor Sudeikis feel like genuine characters. It's a film that can be seen in theaters or maybe wait for it on Blu-ray or DVD.
"We're the Millers" in theaters now.
In theaters on August 7
(New Line Cinema)
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