Get Hard
Director: Etan Cohen Year: 2015 If you’re offended by pasty white asses, full frontal male nudity and ridiculous vulgarity, do not bother with Get Hard, the funniest film I’ve seen in a while. This film declares its intent in the title and its opening frame, right after James King (played to perfection in a vehicle designed for Will Ferrell) cries his eyes out – more about that in a moment. Will Ferrell is a divisive figure. There are people who find him hysterical (I am unabashedly in that camp) and those who just don’t see what’s so funny. Again, if you’re in the latter camp, don’t try this film to figure it out. It’s unapologetic Will being Will from reel to reel. Life is perfect for white man James King. He’s a one percenter and about to become elite amongst even that slim group with his latest promotion to partner in his soon to be father in law’s (Craig T. Nelson) investment firm. His fiancée, Alissa (Alison Brie) declares that he needs to have everything, including he...