What a stupid title for a John Cusack movie! John Cusack doesn't steal the limelight, instead everybody is given an equal chance to shine. When the opening scene had Nick putting his hands inside a dog, you know that what kind of a movie this will be. The characters quickly establish themselves as 'assholes' and if you can get over the initial nauseating feeling, you are in for a fun ride. I am a big fan of John Cusack and he has not let me down most of the times and he is a good bet to take. If you liked 'The Hangover', then you are going to love 'Hot Tub Time Machine'. The movie is very raunchy, over the top and gross, but in a good way. The chemistry between the main characters is spectacular. The music score is superb, so is the acting. Authenticity and common sense is thrown out the window, but just enjoy in this Hot Tub folks.
In the year 2010, Adam (John Cusack), Nick (Craig Robinson) and Lou (Rob Corddry) are three best friends living in Los Angeles, who have drifted apart from one another during the course of their lives. They all are disappointed in the way that they are living their lives now. Adam is getting dumped by yet another girlfriend, Nick is in a crappy job and his wife is cheating on him, while Lou is an alcoholic and hates everybody in his life. When Lou is admitted to the hospital for trying to commit suicide, which he vehemently denies, both Adam and Nick decide to relive their 80's in Kodiak Valley Ski Resort which were the best weekends of their lives. Jacob (Clark Duke), the nephew of Adam who happens to live in his uncle's basement, also gets dragged along to the K-Valley. But K-Valley is not what it used to be, it is now a run-down place which isn't that exciting. They go to The Great White Buffalo and are disappointed again to see the place in shambles. They get into the hot tub outside their room to relieve their stress and after a night of hardcore drinking, they find themselves transported back in time to 1986. They are worried that they would bump into their old selves, when they look at their reflections and see that they are their old selves. A weird old repairman tells them that they shouldn't change anything and do exactly the same thing that they did 20 years ago. Adam and Nick are in put in a quandary over this situation, while Lou thinks he can make this a profitable experience. But, can they get back to their lives in the present?
What would I do if I was back in the 80's America? Well, I would start off by inventing Google, like they did and rip off today's popular music and make myself world famous. Well, one can dream, can't they? At least it doesn't have the moral that one shouldn't mess up their past, because honestly, who wouldn't take advantage knowing the things we know today? Adam and Nick are likable, whereas Lou is disgusting. Fun, but disgusting. Jacob is like the guy who nobody cares, he is the third wheel to the party. I didn't like him that much. They all behave like teens who are drunk. Coming from a bunch of 40 year olds, that was very entertaining. I loved the scene where Nick calls up his future wife and starts crying and cursing at her. She was only 9 years old and she didn't understand half the things he was saying! And the scene where Lou has to do something to Nick!! That was so f-ing hilarious. The women are just caricatures of the 80's where they are only thinking about drinking, dancing and sex all the time, and will jump into your bed if you are even remotely exciting. It also has one regular indie chick who does the usual routine stuff. The story is truly lame, but the screenplay and dialogues are great which make this a pretty good watch.
7/10
In the year 2010, Adam (John Cusack), Nick (Craig Robinson) and Lou (Rob Corddry) are three best friends living in Los Angeles, who have drifted apart from one another during the course of their lives. They all are disappointed in the way that they are living their lives now. Adam is getting dumped by yet another girlfriend, Nick is in a crappy job and his wife is cheating on him, while Lou is an alcoholic and hates everybody in his life. When Lou is admitted to the hospital for trying to commit suicide, which he vehemently denies, both Adam and Nick decide to relive their 80's in Kodiak Valley Ski Resort which were the best weekends of their lives. Jacob (Clark Duke), the nephew of Adam who happens to live in his uncle's basement, also gets dragged along to the K-Valley. But K-Valley is not what it used to be, it is now a run-down place which isn't that exciting. They go to The Great White Buffalo and are disappointed again to see the place in shambles. They get into the hot tub outside their room to relieve their stress and after a night of hardcore drinking, they find themselves transported back in time to 1986. They are worried that they would bump into their old selves, when they look at their reflections and see that they are their old selves. A weird old repairman tells them that they shouldn't change anything and do exactly the same thing that they did 20 years ago. Adam and Nick are in put in a quandary over this situation, while Lou thinks he can make this a profitable experience. But, can they get back to their lives in the present?
What would I do if I was back in the 80's America? Well, I would start off by inventing Google, like they did and rip off today's popular music and make myself world famous. Well, one can dream, can't they? At least it doesn't have the moral that one shouldn't mess up their past, because honestly, who wouldn't take advantage knowing the things we know today? Adam and Nick are likable, whereas Lou is disgusting. Fun, but disgusting. Jacob is like the guy who nobody cares, he is the third wheel to the party. I didn't like him that much. They all behave like teens who are drunk. Coming from a bunch of 40 year olds, that was very entertaining. I loved the scene where Nick calls up his future wife and starts crying and cursing at her. She was only 9 years old and she didn't understand half the things he was saying! And the scene where Lou has to do something to Nick!! That was so f-ing hilarious. The women are just caricatures of the 80's where they are only thinking about drinking, dancing and sex all the time, and will jump into your bed if you are even remotely exciting. It also has one regular indie chick who does the usual routine stuff. The story is truly lame, but the screenplay and dialogues are great which make this a pretty good watch.
7/10