Will Ferrell loves playing the silly man-boy so much, Sony Pictures gave him 95 minutes to go nuts. Once again pairing Ferrell with John C. Reilly, director Adam McKay allowed Ferrell to riff off his jokes like we've seen in Semi-Pro and Anchorman. In
Step Brothers, the raunch is upped a few notches, the vulgarity heavily spices the dialogue and the over-the-top violence between Reilly and Ferrell is extended beyond the first gag.
The film focuses on two step brothers who have to get along in order for their respective parents to maintain order in the house. As middle aged men, Ferrell and Reilly preserve their childhood passions for Star Wars, swords and watching
Cops. They haven't grown up, a characteristic easily recognizable in a society where adult kids are living with their parents longer than in previous generations.
I thoroughly enjoyed the comedy and shtick in
Step Brothers, thanks to Ferrell's talent. He has an incredible knack for timing and physical comedy that makes you giggle even before the punch line. Ferrell helped write the script so it was easy to see why he got the majority of laughs, and rightly so. Reilly has his moments but he's better at playing the straight man to Ferrell's weird silliness.
And if you've ever wanted to see one of the most awkward hugs in film history, then check out
Step Brothers. You won't regret it.
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