Competition
Competition

Competition

2015Movie4 minEnglish

Two minions working in a bomb lab get competitive.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users45%
Director: Jake SzymanskiGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Two rival comedians, driven by years of escalating pranks and animosity, find themselves unexpectedly competing for the same prestigious comedy festival spot. As their comedic feud intensifies, they realize their destructive rivalry may be jeopardizing their careers and personal lives. The film follows their increasingly absurd attempts to sabotage each other while trying to win over the judges.

Critical Reception

Competition received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics. While some appreciated its unique premise and attempts at surreal humor, many found the execution lacking, with jokes often falling flat and the narrative becoming repetitive. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some enjoying the absurdity and others finding it unfocused and underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's comedic premise is somewhat amusing but ultimately fails to deliver consistent laughs.
  • The escalating pranks and rivalry between the main characters become tiresome rather than inventive.
  • While featuring talented comedians, the script lacks the sharpness and cohesion to sustain its runtime.

Google audience: Audiences found the film's concept interesting but felt the humor was hit-or-miss, with many jokes not landing effectively. Some viewers enjoyed the quirky and absurd elements, while others were disappointed by the lack of a strong narrative and underdeveloped characters.

Fun Fact

The film was developed as a way for the comedians involved to showcase their improvisational skills and create a unique comedic structure outside of traditional stand-up.

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