Role Models

Two slacker energy drink salesmen, Danny and Wheeler, must perform 150 hours of community service at a medieval reenactment organization to avoid jail time. Their experiences within the LARPing community and their interactions with the children they are supposed to be mentoring lead them to re-evaluate their own irresponsible lives and find a sense of purpose.

Role Models was a commercial success and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Rudd and Scott. The film was noted for its surprisingly heartfelt moments amidst the raucous comedy.

• Praised for its consistently funny and often absurd humor.

• The chemistry and performances of the main cast, especially Rudd and Scott, were highlighted as a major strength.

• Appreciated for its blend of crude comedy with unexpected moments of heart and character development.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Role Models, finding it to be a hilarious and entertaining comedy. Viewers often cited the strong comedic performances, the inventive premise, and the satisfying character arcs as reasons for their approval. Some found the humor to be a bit crude at times, but overall, it was considered a fun and rewatchable movie.

Christopher Mintz-Plasse, who plays the role of the popular but menacing LARPer Ronnie, originally auditioned for the role of Tommy, the younger character played by Bobb'e J. Thompson.