PREDICTABLE
BUT A HUGE
HELPING OF FUN
A GOOD OLD FASHIONED ORGY
Cast: Jason Sudeikis, Lake Bell, Leslie Bibb, Michelle Borth, Nick Kroll, Tyler Labine, Angela Sarafyan, Lindsay Sloane and Martin Starr
Directed by: Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck
MPAA Rating: R for pervasive strong sexual content, graphic nudity and language
Genre: Comedy
Running Time: 1hr 32min
Opening Date: September 2, 2011
Distributed by: Samuel Goldwin Films
By John Delia Sr. & John Delia Jr.
This summer has hatched a lot of comedies and that’s a good thing. Keeping the laughter coming, A Good Old Fashioned Orgy does it’s level best to entertain and it does. For one thing it’s got a great cast of comedic actors working with a weird little script that delivers. It may sound like a lot of hooey but A Good Old Fashioned Orgy is worth a look.
The screwy film goes something like this; Eric (Jason Sudeikis) has been hosting themed super parties at his father’s vacation home since High School and this season’s shindig was way over the top. Just when he’s totally satisfied with himself and his closest friends are still celebrating with him, his father drops by to tell him he’s selling the place. Totally distraught, he decides to have one last unforgettable party for himself and seven of his closest friends. Â
After a lot of thought Eric decides the theme should be an orgy party. Although not everyone is initially hot about it, each of the friends start coming on board for his or her own personal reasons.
John Sr. Says: Why this script works are the cast and the reasons for participating. Although some jump in because of the sexual theme others have other things on their minds. The chemistry between the paired off couples works well and the characters they portray are believable enough to just go with it.Â
John Jr Adds: I really enjoyed the strong friendships that the characters had throughout the movie. Jason Sudeikis (Eric), the leader of the group, does an excellent job playing the irresponsible party animal with a mission to have fun and get drunk. Along with his closest friend Tyler Labine (McCrudden), they pull off some funny gags, and really keep the audience laughing throughout.
John Sr. Says: I do not envy the job of directors Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck who have to make the film live up to its title. Although working with a cast that has had their share of working together in an adult themed television show doesn’t hurt, such as Leslie Bibb as Kelly (The League), Lake Bell as Alison (The League), Martin Star as Duquez (The League) and Nick Kroll as Adam (The League). That seemed to work to their advantage here as the cast looked very comfortable in their roles. Throw in the fact that the two helms worked together on King of the Hill and The Letterman Show.
John Jr. Says: One of the standout characters or I should say couples are Duquez (Martin Starr) and Willow (Angela Sarafyan), who complement each other throughout the film. Duquez is an indecisive talented rock star that procrastinates. He even couldn’t make up his mind if he should wear a hat on his album cover. While Willow’s a carefree spirit who tells Duquez to follow her lead and make his own decisions. Martin is better known for his roles in Knocked Up and Super Bad and most people may recognize Angela from her appearances in a State Farm and Cingular Commercials.
John Sr. Says: Getting the audience to believe that the orgy would really take place is a bit of a stretch, but when you throw in the reasons why the women jumped in it does make sense. Add to this the research that Eric and McCrudden (Tyler Labine) had to do for the party makes their final love-in look tame.
John Jr. Says: One of the most entertaining parts of the movie was during the first party when Eric and McCrudden were racing each other on tractors. It was hit me by surprise, and it really gave you a new sense of what to expect. It was definitely a new party game that might be fun to try sometime.
The film is rated R for pervasive strong sexual content, graphic nudity and language.
It’s a wild and raunchy time, just the ticket for a man-group get together.
John Sr. Says: FINAL ANALYSIS: A howling good time. (B)
John Jr. Says: The film entertained right up to its hilarious ending. I agree dad it’s a (B)