National Lampoon's Snatched
National Lampoon's Snatched

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National Lampoon's Snatched

2011
Movie
81 min
English

A nice guy goes into the hospital for surgery and through a series of mishaps suffers every man's worst nightmare.

Insights

IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes8%
Metacritic21/100
Google Users21%
Director: Jeff TremaineGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A man inherits a rundown ranch and, with his partner, attempts to restore it to its former glory while dealing with local challenges and quirky residents. Their efforts to modernize the property often lead to comedic mishaps and unexpected adventures.

Critical Reception

The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many considering it a low-brow comedy that relies heavily on predictable gags and weak humor. Its plot was often described as uninspired and its comedic attempts largely fell flat.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies on tired comedic tropes and a lack of originality.

  • The humor is often crude and fails to land effectively.

  • An uninspired plot and weak performances contribute to its poor reception.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be unfunny and a waste of time, criticizing its predictable plot and reliance on cheap jokes. Many viewers felt it was a forgettable comedy that failed to deliver any memorable moments.

Fun Fact

Despite the title, the film has no connection to the National Lampoon brand beyond the name, and was produced by Dimension Films and 20th Century Fox.

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