Making time for "Horrible Bosses"

I've had my share of Ally McBeal moments. You know, when you fantasize about something totally crazy just to make an insane situation bearable. I've had a few surreal thoughts about work, too. Who hasn't? 

So of course I was curious to see "Horrible Bosses," starring Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis. It's one of those comedies that is totally unrealistic and crazy, but it's done well so you won't be thinking you wasted your time or money (unlike "Bad Teacher," which had me thinking I could have waited for the DVD and watched while cleaning house). I'm giving "Horrible Bosses" a thumbs up - a solid B. It works as a date-night movie - at the theater or eventually (for the more budget-minded) on DVD. Ladies, your guy will laugh and he won't complain about seeing Jennifer Aniston, either. You'll have fun, too, even if this is definitely male fantasy.

My husband points out that I generally love any movie with Jason Bateman. True. But I also loved Jennifer Aniston for the first time since "The Good Girl." Love her being bad. And Charlie Day ("It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia") cracked me up as the whiny sexually harassed friend. Gotta remember to catch that show. Surprisingly, I was not annoyed by Jamie Foxx, who plays a murder consultant of sorts.

Essentially the movie is the story of three friends who joke around about murdering their annoying, horrible bosses who keep them from enjoying their jobs. One is a sexual predator, another is a philandering oaf and the last is a psychopath. And of course, nothing goes as planned. Obviously you have to suspend reality to enjoy the laughs because the story is just so unbelievable.


I laughed often while watching this totally insane movie, and it's been hard making me laugh lately. While this movie isn't as well done as "Bridesmaids," which that had me laughing so hard I cried, I found it fun.

"Horrible Bosses" (also starring Kevin Spacey and Colin Farrell) earns its R rating for explicit language and adult situations. Don't bring the kids, as it'll annoy everyone in the theater. You're better off with a sitter or sending your children to the in-theater daycare. Besides, do you really want to answer a ton of embarrassing questions? Or want to blush while your kids see some explicit & crazy scenes? I say no.

Cheers!