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5.6/10 • 891

2017-06-291h 28m

Comedy

If you can't beat the house, be the house.

When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebration. That is, until Scott and Kate learn that the scholarship they were counting on didn’t come through, and they’re now on the hook for tuition they can’t begin to afford. With the help of their friend and neighbor Frank also in need of a major payday they decide to open an illegal casino in his suburban house, risking everything together on a Vegas-style bacchanal where money flows, inhibitions are checked at the door, and all bets are off.

Directors
Andrew J. Cohen
Writters
Brendan O'Brien, Andrew J. Cohen
Editors
Brendan O'Brien, Andrew J. Cohen, Michael L. Sale

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Amy Poehler

    Amy Poehler

    Kate Johansen

  2. Will Ferrell

    Will Ferrell

    Scott Johansen/The Butcher

  3. Jason Mantzoukas

    Jason Mantzoukas

    Frank

  4. Ryan Simpkins

    Ryan Simpkins

    Alex Johansen

  5. Nick Kroll

    Nick Kroll

    Bob Schaeffer

  6. Allison Tolman

    Allison Tolman

    Dawn Mayweather

  7. Rob Huebel

    Rob Huebel

    Officer Chandler

  8. Christina Offley

    Christina Offley

    Davida

  9. Jessie Ennis

    Jessie Ennis

    Rachel

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Reno

Feb 4, 2018

6/10

There's always an alternate way to deal with everything issue! One of those comedies that every year makes out. Despite not the best film, still fun to watch. But the thing is it is not a big screen film. I mean for todays world, watching this kind in cinemas, totally useless. On the weekends, watching it with a bunch of friends on the streaming platform or television would do better. The story was much better than I anticipated. It was about the parents who lost their daughter's college scholarship, now wants an alternative solution, so they decide to go illegal. I mean gamble and then they make one, a gambling house. The consequence of it haunts them and what happens later is the film's end. The screenplay writer's directional debut. The cast was just good. The runtime was even better, less than 90 minutes. So there's no drag, except a few unavoidable cliches in such comedy. Jeremy Renner's cameo was good. Overall, watch and forget kind film. But the idea looked nice, so I won't be surprised if they make a sequel to it. If a crappy comedy like 'Neighbors' makes one, then why not this! But I'm not in favour, unless they come up with a better storyline. 6/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$40,000,000.00
Revenue
$34,200,000.00
Keywords
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