The House
The House

The House

2017Movie88 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users38%
Director: Andrew Jay CohenGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

When they lose their savings to a faulty online casino, a suburban couple enlists their eccentric neighbors to start an underground casino in their house to recoup their losses. Their scheme escalates from a small-time operation to a full-blown criminal enterprise, attracting unwanted attention from the mob.

Critical Reception

The House received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on gross-out humor. Audiences also found the film to be a disappointment, with many feeling that the premise failed to live up to its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's humor is often juvenile and relies too heavily on shock value.
  • The premise had potential, but the execution was largely unfocused and uninspired.
  • Despite a talented cast, the script fails to deliver consistent laughs.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that many viewers found the film to be a predictable and unoriginal comedy. While some appreciated the actors' performances, the majority felt the movie was too crude and lacked substantial comedic payoff.

Fun Fact

Ryan Reynolds' character, Frank, is an MMA fighter who also runs a marijuana business. His wife, Kaitlyn (played by}, played by} Kaitlin Olson), also appears in the film, though they are not a couple within the movie's storyline.

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**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, wat...