These are the abridged notes I took while reviewing Horrible Bosses. You can read the full review here.
+ VO is funny – defies plot contrivance
+ fourth wall-breaking
+ more engaging than most comedies
+ Kevin Spacey’s eccentric boss – surprisingly good comedic actor
+ Colin Farrell is almost unrecognisable – but very good
– Jennifer Aniston’s character gets annoying fast
+ subtle references for more attentive viewers
– running jokes wear off fast
– plot is too absurd
+ Jason Sudekis is the star performer
– quite repetitive
+ physical comedy e.g. hitting garage door
+ great chemistry between 3 leads
+ Charlie Day is very good
+ music is used effectively
+ story becomes more interesting as the film goes on
+ Spacey is fantasic
+ good ending
+ entertaining end credits
In our review, we gave Horrible Bosses 7 out of 10. You can read it here.