This is my kind of movie. It looks silly, vulgar, and shows hints of heart. The cast is killer. Patton Oswalt stars as a dorky scoutmaster who’s troop ditches him to hang out with Oswalt’s brother played by Johnny Knoxville. They are complete opposites. Oswalt seems uptight, responsible, and dorky and Knoxville seems brass, charismatic, and a slacker. To get the kids back on his side he pretty much kidnaps them at night to take them on a crazy trip to the woods. Knoxville then gets with his buddies, played by Rob Riggle and the late Patrice O’Neal, and go after them. Hilarity ensues! I’ve read stuff that says “in the tradition of ‘The Bad News Bears’ and ‘Meatballs’.” I love those two movies so I hope the “tradition” continues. At the same rate there are some forgettable R-rated comedies that involve kids that have been a bit forgettable. I’m putting my chips on the hope that this is going to be a classic. The trailer is really promising!
