this film functions like a beached whale; With the right director, and yet another rewrite of Tom and Tim Mullen's belaboured screenplay, "Vacation Friends" could've been the fun, lackadaisical resort comedy it wants to be
the movie straining to set up its extreme gags, and the comedy gets crushed under the weight of that; Howery, Cena, and Orji are all committed to their roles; [they] deserve a script that's more than a series of contrived bits designed to be outrageous
it's hilarious from beginning to end; "Vacation Friend" s is what you expect from an ensemble comedy, but the film wears its heart on its sleeve, spinning even the most surreal and over-the-top sequences into something heartfelt and sincere by the end
it doesn't commit enough to character development to make that a satisfying thread; Nevertheless, fine performances from Lil Rel Howery and John Cena, a few chuckle-worthy jokes and some surprising plot twists will be enough to keep most viewers engaged
amazing cast lifts mediocre movie; as the film continues, every gag stays on same level and thus becomes less and less satisfying; The talented quartet saves the movie, but making it great would take a rewrite
a talented cast can’t do enough to save an almost entirely unfunny film about two discordant couples who meet on holiday and find themselves in chaos; This downgraded time-waster is exactly the kind of thing we don't have time for, vacation or no
"Vacation Friends", starring Lil Rel Howery and John Cena, may not reach the absolute heights of comedy, but it's still an enjoyable hang featuring fun chemistry and another standout performance by Cena
"Vacation Friends" is a perfectly passable weekend watch if movie theaters still give you the jitters. It's not breaking any molds, but you'll have a good enough time!
"Vacation Friends" does earn a fair share of guffaws with its familiar mix of R-rated raunch and feel-good sentiment, and it's lightly amusing to see the well-cast players breathe a satisfying degree of fresh life into a predictable scenario
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