MacGruber! It’s been a while since SNL put out a good film

Directed by Jorma Taccome

Will Forte: MacGruber

Kristen Wiig:  Vicki St. Elmo

Ryan Phillippe:  Dixon Piper

Val Kilmer: Dieter Von Cunth

With the string of terrible SNL films such as Superstar & Night at the roxbury, fans of the legendary sketch show were looking for a funny sketch to transfer over into a funny movie. Well they answered the call with Macgruber, a parody of the Macgyver television series. There are only a handful of people that can have you in stitches without doing anything but Will Forte is one of those people. With a simple face, noise or just his voice Forte has the magic touch for comedic gold. He put his magic touch to the script which he co wrote with Taccome.

PLOT:

After Dieter Von Cunth becomes in possession of a dangerous nuclear warhead the United States government turns to their only hope; Macgruber. The legendary ex operative is pulled out of retirement to once again serve his country. But he can’t do it alone, he recruits an old friend Vicki St. Elmo & Lt. Dixon Piper is a rookie who can learn under Macgruber.

This film was hilarious. It was so off the wall and goofy, but it had some great gags. Forte proved he can lead a film and carry it on his unique comedic talents. Phillippe also fit in great, as a man who doesn’t often do comedy but was able to hold his own, a good counter weight to Forte. Kilmer is no stranger to comedy was great in his smaller role. The beautiful Wiig was also enjoyable as the crush and love interest to Forte. Due to the nature of some of the one liners and the slapstick gags and how weird they are this film will definitely have a niche audience but it may not be for everybody.. I will say this that it had me in stitches.

This is one of the better comedies of 2010, a great summer film &  thus far & in terms of SNL films it is in the top three with Blues brothers & Wayne’s world.