Good Boys

     Good Boys must be one of the more interesting films I have ever reviewed because while I am typically not a fan of gross-out humor, I found this one hilarious. The screenplay is perfection because when you consider that the characters are supposed to be in sixth grade, the little jokes and misunderstandings and mispronunciations amongst them is equal parts logical and funny. What I enjoyed the most about this film is that it does not just rely on its disgusting humor, but it uses that humor to compliment a story that is actually full of a lot of heart and has some great messages. The irony in the fact that kids cannot actually watch this is not lost on me because it really does have great life lessons that many kids would benefit from. Kids need to understand that friendship is important, and that being popular is not the end all be all of school or even life. It is important for kids to see that it is okay to chase what you want, and to not give up on what you love simply because others think it is lame.

            I know Jacob Tremblay is the big children’s star these days, and he is very good here, but the star of the film ends up being Keith L. Williams. Even at his young age, his comedic timing is up there with some of the best. He has a bright future ahead of him. Brady Noon is no slouch in this film either. The three young actors do a fantastic job of delivering their lines with conviction without ever taking themselves too seriously. Everything from their comedic timing to their terrific display of emotions when necessary worked for me. The main issues that I did have with this film is that it does seem to have an excess of cuss words and adult themes. I get that that is the purpose of the film, but there is a certain level of subtlety that you can achieve with a film like this, but that is not the direction in which this went. Some of the jokes feel unnecessary and like they are trying too hard. It is a tad shocking considering this was Gene Stupnitsky’s directorial debut, and he is mostly known for his production and writing credits on The Office which is a perfect example of subtle humor done right.

            Despite the issues that I have with it, I still had a great time with the film. I laughed constantly, and not that fake laugh either where you kind of just blow air out of your nose. I had legitimate laugh out loud laughs. If you ever get the chance to check this out, I recommend you do so. And do not be fooled by the idea that it is Superbad with kids. It is its own thing and it is a blast. Now, if you will excuse me, I am off to make myself a grilled cheese. Official Rating: 3 Stars.

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