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Created Aug 06, 2011 02:15PM PST • Edited Aug 06, 2011 02:15PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Great 4.0

   A silly and very funny film about Tim Lippe, an insurance agent from a sleepy Wisconsin town – sent to the “big city” of Cedar Rapids to an insurance convention. From the beginning, this “hangover-esque” film is non stop laughs, a little irreverent, but mostly just goofy humor that takes a jab at the supposedly stiff-necked and boring insurance agent. Of course, being that this film features Ed Helms, you watch as a Tim goes on for a ride with juvenile events that are largely out of his control, and meet stereotypes of the usual roles at a convention: the dude that drinks and parties too much, the straight-shooter, and the floozy-ish party gal — all of whom are well played and add lots of laughs. Very enjoyable!

4. Acting

   Great 4.0

   Ed Helms is in his usual role of the guy that spins out of control – and he’s perfect at it. Loved the main cohort John C Reily who was made for his role of the drinker with heart. Ann Heche made a great addition to the crew with her great party gal role, and Isiah Whitlock with decent acting as the straight man. Of course, the notable crew doesn’t stop there — with Kurtwood Smith, Sigourney Weaver, and others to make up a remarkably seasoned cast.

5. Male Stars Great 4.0

6. Female Stars Great 4.0

7. Female Costars Great 4.0

8. Male Costars Great 4.0

10. Film

    Great 4.0

    Even though the slapstick humor is no longer novel, the combination of funny situations with a top notch cast presented a great entertainment package.

11. Direction Great 4.0

12. Play Great 4.0

13. Music Great 4.0

14. Visuals Great 4.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 2.0

    Drug use and convention sex – but presented in a good nature’d way.

17. Sex Titillating 2.0

18. Violence Fierce 2.0

19. Rudeness Salty 2.0

21. Reality

    Glib 1.8

22. Circumstantial Glib 1.8

23. Biological Glib 1.8

24. Physical Glib 1.8