Let's Go to Prison
Let's Go to Prison

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Let's Go to Prison

2006
Movie
89 min
English

When a career criminal's plan for revenge is thwarted by unlikely circumstances, he puts his intended victim's son in his place by putting him in prison...and then joining him.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes23%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users52%
Director: Bob OdenkirkGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A petty criminal gets sent to prison after his schemes backfire, only to find that his victim, a recently released convict, is also incarcerated. The two form an unlikely alliance within the prison walls, navigating the harsh realities and absurdities of correctional life. Their attempts to survive and plan their eventual escape lead to a series of comedic mishaps and unexpected friendships.

Critical Reception

Let's Go to Prison was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be juvenile and its plot predictable. While some appreciated the chemistry between the lead actors and the quirky directorial style of Bob Odenkirk, the film largely failed to impress with its comedic execution and overall coherence. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a missed opportunity for a more insightful or funnier take on prison life.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on broad, often unfunny gags.

  • The chemistry between the leads is a saving grace, but not enough to elevate the material.

  • Lacks the wit and sharp satirical edge it seems to be aiming for.

Google audience: Google users largely found the movie to be a predictable and not particularly funny comedy. While some acknowledged the effort of the cast, many felt the humor fell flat and the storyline was uninspired.

Fun Fact

Director Bob Odenkirk, known for his work on 'Mr. Show with Bob and David,' was also the voice of the character 'Himself' in a cameo on the animated sitcom Futurama.

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