Bad Neighbours – comedy film review
So in a totally shallow (and pedantic) way, this scene is probably the best thing in the whole movie. And whilst not the biggest of insults – this scene is pretty fucking epic after all (heart shaped eyeballs) – there is not a lot else going on.
I had fairly high hopes for Bad Neighbours. And yes I’m spelling it the English way because I can’t bring myself to leave out the “u”. Pretty decent cast twinned with an irreverent, fun story-line equaling light hearted fun (plus Zac Efron topless). Sounded alright.
The story follows new parents Mac and Kelly (Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne) who are horrified when they discover a group of frat boys (led by those naughty lads Zac Efron and Dave Franco) have moved in next door, shaking both noise levels and the paranoia the couple have associated with having a baby and ‘getting old’.
It is a little odd seeing Seth Rogen playing the ‘concerned dad’ but he does eat pizza in bed, wear a comedy (using the term lightly) t-shirt and puff on a bong so it’s definitely still him. Listen I’m sure he’s a nice bloke but christ do we need much more of it?
Unfortunately Bad Neighbours misses the mark really – for me anyway. I mean it’s fun enough and watchable because Zac Efron gets his top off but the storyline and character development was so sketchy and to be honest SILLY, that I was never able to believe in it enough – or at all. More suspension of belief will be needed than when you watched Inception. It’s a dream inside a dream inside a manifestation of a dream. You what mate?
I suppose I could be accused of being somewhat unfair and maybe I’m just not the biggest fan of these type of comedies. But thinking about it coherently I love Zoolander and that was pretty fucking silly.
For the positive part (and not just STDs) – everyone played t
heir part well. I liked Rose Byrne barbecue her character was more psychotic than Rogen’s and she was also fond of the F word (FUCK!). It was nice to see a woman in a comedy with a bit of spunk, rather than just moaning at her husband’s antics.
And of course Efron and Franco were ideal as the good looking, arrogant frat boys. Seth Rogen was playing himself as usual Seth but he just had a baby this time.
It’s just that a lot of the jokes felt way too far-fetched and not relevant to the story – it jumped from one outlandish situation to another. McLovin from Superbad was in it and he had a 16 inch penis. What is that, like a medical condition or supposed to be funny or…? I don’t get it.
So anyway yeah I was slightly disappointed but that’s not to say it’s all bad. I mean I’ve already mentioned Zac Efron taking his top off but there are of course funny moments and it would be churlish to say otherwise. I just knew (as I was laughing) I probably wouldn’t ever watch it again.
But to try and leave this on a positive (not STDs) happy note, this was not only the funniest scene of the movie, but one of the funniest scenes that I’ve seen all year – the Robert De Niro Party.
Pure psycho madness. God bless Dave Franco. I wish there could have been more surreal bits like this.
emmakwall (explains it all) 
Zac Efron and Jeff Goldblum – that’s snog and marry sorted (not sure whos who though).. who’s the avoid?
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OMG I can’t choose! I love them both so much though in my sad old age I think I’d choose Efron as he is just TOO fine. He does things to me.
Avoid, hmmm. So many!! xx
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Thoughts on Leonardo DiCaprio does he make the list??
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YES! Lol xxx
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So happy to hear that xx So when you reviewing Zach in his Hiigh School Musical days :)? After or before Baywatch?
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Before! His most perfect look was in Bad Neighbours………..omg! xx
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Haven’t seen this one yet Emma. I can see why you liked it, Zac Efron sans a top.
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He’s so fine! 🙂
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Did you just hear the news they’re making a part 2. This won’t be good
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Haha really?! I can’t even imagine what the plot would be apart from an exact re-run of the first movie!!!! Thanks 🙂
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I’m so glad I’m not the only one that had such high hopes for this movie, only to be disappointed. Other than seeing Zac Efron and his glorious body that was about it.
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It was very disappointing wasn’t it! It could have been so much better but it was just a bit odd really.
Zac Efron was THE highlight! Or should I say his body ha ha ha 🙂
Thanks for your feedback!
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It must always have a “u”!!!
I must say I really disliked this. The De Niro party was great, and the missing airbags had me, but aside from that I couldn’t stand this movie at all.
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YES!! I’m glad you agree with that 🙂
I was very disappointed, it was pretty poor but I did love the De Niro party…it was just bizarre! When the kid when into the Pulp Fiction speech !
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Ah man, I was like just like “Kid, you are so lost and confused right now!”
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“it’s not even the same movie!!!!!” (I think I was saying)
The way they all spoke at once was funny too, just a bunch of weird, wired kids dressed up as characters from movies!
🙂 🙂
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Hahahahahaha! Would have been a great party to attend if everyone actually knew where they came from 😉
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It was quite a good idea really!!
You know, I’m going to have to watch that clip now!
🙂
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Yes. I spell with a “U” too.
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Ha ha, the correct way! 🙂
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Oh wow. I certainly didn’t love this but did enjoy it more than you did. And that baby was ADORABLE. Nice review. 🙂
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Thanks! 🙂
Zac Efron. ha ha 🙂
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He looked much better than James Brolin! Ooo! Mark Wahlberg! Now you’re starting to make me drool!
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I love Mark Wahlberg!!! In fact, him, Zac Efron and Ryan Reynolds pretty much sum up my celeb crushes!
I’m not as fussed on Hugh but he is lovely and I’d still not say no! (to dinner) 🙂
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It’s too bad this movie turned out poorly. I like Zac Efron but he hasn’t had much luck since High School Musical. I like the Brit spelling of ‘Neighbours’. Much classier looking than the way we Yanks spell it!
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Oh no I hope it didn’t come across like I was being snobbish about English / Yank spelling ha ha! I wasn’t, and I don’t care about bad English either it just felt wrong spelling it wrong!! 🙂
Yeah it wasn’t great, it was funny enough but too disjointed and far fetched. Zac Efron was lovely though! (if no-one guessed I thought that…..)
I see you’ve emailed me too blog buddy, I will reply shortly!
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Of course you didn’t sound snobby. So silly. Zac is lovely to look at. Complete eye candy! If it makes you feel better I actually sat through the entire farce that was Green Lantern just because Ryan Reynolds looked so good in his costume!
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Ryan Reynolds!!! Sorry I’ve just gone all quivery. He is TOO handsome 🙂 and I don’t blame you at al!!
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Yeah. Ryan looks good in (or out) of anything. My next fav is Hugh Jackman <:
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Ha ha love that comment !
He certainly does. Have you seen him in The Amityville Horror? It’s actually funny. He cuts wood with an axe topless! Who does that? He does look lovely though, all dark haired and beardy (I don’t’ like him so much with highlights haha)
Hugh Jackman! Nice 🙂 Mark Wahlberg is another fave of mine….
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