Bad Grandpa

Bad Grandpa

Rated R and Released in Grand Rapids 10/25/13

Reviewed 10/27/13 at Star Holland in Holland, MI

with Brandon

2 out of 5 Js in QUIET Rating System

This movie is meant for the young guys, so that means I do not fall into this category. I can't really endorse this one, even for that demographic. And if you see it you will understand. We laughed pretty hard at a couple of scenes. I would say 20% of the scenes are really funny (thus the 2J), 30% so-so funny and 50% not funny at all. Therefore you have to decide, is this worth going to see for that? As the movie progressed, I was looking around to make sure no one knew I was there. In Holland probably not, but still that might be telling.

Grandpa (Johnny Knoxville) is saddled with grandson Billy (Jackson Nicoli). Grandpa's mission is to deliver the kid to his redneck loser father. Billy's mother is returning to jail and Grandpa doesn't want him. On the adventure, the two play out that this is really happening while undercover cameras are filming, primarily to capture the folks' reactions to the shocking scenes. The pair are driving cross country making comedic stops along the way. While this is not for the young or those seeking a worthy humorous flick, some will be overheard saying it's hilarious. Hmm...I would be concerned around any of those people. If you want to pay to see crude and lewd with a few laughs, don't say I didn't give notice. But if this isn't for you then maybe contemplate watching it at home and seeing what I consider the only time where it isn't embarrassing to laugh - the last scene. Billy disguises himself into a Honey Boo Boo lookalike and enters a kid's beauty pageant with his grandpa looking on with the rest of the stage moms.

Now this part is funny...but remember...you were warned.

QUIET Rating system: 2 Js

Quality: J

Understood story:  JJj

Interest: Jj

Entertainment:  JJj

Time:  JJJ