1 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie definitely is having a rough time with critics and audiences, for various reasons all around. Why though? From start to finish, I was laughing consistently with the goofy and conversational humor of these guys all hanging out and bustin' up aliens together. The aliens looked great (in my opinion) and it was all just a ton of fun. It had may qualities of a campy 80's flick and references abound which made me enjoy a heck of a lot more. Overall, it ain't perfect, but it's a darn good popcorn flick nonetheless.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Pumpkin Man
Format:DVD
I didn't really know what to expect from this movie, but it was a great mix of dirty Stiller/Vaughn comedy and an alien sci-fi genre. Still plays an active participant in the community named Evan Trautwig. When a security guard at his store is brutally killed, Evan is determined to find the killer and bring them to justice, so decides to form a Neighborhood Watch. Only 3 men are interested. Vince Vaughn as Bob, the father of a rebellious teen and wants to party with his new buds. Jonah Hill plays Franklin, the crazy one of the group who failed the written, physical, and mental health tests at the police academy. Finally, we have Jamarcus, a recent divorcee. Together, they form a bond a rid the neighborhood of delinquents and aliens from another planet. It was hilarious and awesome to see these guys fight aliens and save the world from extinction. I would definitely recommend THE WATCH!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By MikeAngelo
Format:DVD
Unlike most critics, I had no problems with the crude, sophmorish dialogue in The Watch. Anyone who is familiar with Hill or Vaughn's work should've known what to expect. My problems with the movie are (1) it's a 90 minute ad for Costco. Brand placement in film has reached annoying levels (2) The Watch contains mawkish subplots that have no business being in a sci-fi comedy. For example, Vaughn's character is trying to better connect with his daughter, while Stiller has breeding issues with his wife. It's like the miniseries V intersecting with Thirtysomething. Can we have an alien invasion movie where the hero's ONLY focus is on saving the planet? If a guy is tasked with battling an army of intergalactic mutants, his defective man-goop would be the last thing on his mind. I still recommend The Watch though. It's good for a few big laughs. This could've been a very quotable comedy if the writing was a bit wittier.
