| A coming-of-age story starring a bunch of fiftysomething stars rather than teenage actors, Wild Hogs is a well-intentioned comedy starring John Travolta (Woody), Tim Allen (Doug), Martin Lawrence (Bobby), and William H. Macy (Dudley) as a group of Midwesterners facing their own versions of mid-life crises. They decide to escape their frazzled personal lives and rejuvenate themselves by taking a road trip on their slick hogs. But their journey is less Easy Rider than it is Three Amigos (plus one). As individual actors, each lead is a formidable star. But throw them all together into one crammed screenplay full of scatological humor and uncomfortable homosexual gags and it doesn't quite work. The actors spend so much time trying to outdo each other on screen that they aren't believable as friends, much less comrades. Walt Becker (National Lampoon's Van Wilder) offers minimal direction on a film that could've used some reining in, especially during scenes between Macy and Marisa Tomei (as a diner owner who inexplicably falls for him). There are promises of some interesting vignettes when Ray Liotta shows up as Jack, the leader of a real motorcycle gang. When Jack threatens to break Dudley's legs, Dudley counters, "I'm a computer programmer! I don't need my legs." Without missing a beat, Jack says, "Fine, we'll break his hands." It's not that the lines are so funny, but they way Liotta delivers them that adds some life to this flailing comedy. Unfortunately, his scenes with the rest of the cast are all too few. --Jae-Ha Kim Stills from Wild Hogs (click for larger image) |
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 HILARIOUS |
| Review Date: May 19, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Purple Fairy, Cedar Bend Cottage |
| I am not one to usually write reviews on movies, and I can't stand the people who try to analyze every little aspect of movies and write novels of their opinions instead of just enjoying them for what they are - entertainment!! That being said, I saw this with my mom, and I thought we would fall out of our chairs we were laughing so hard! I LOVE funny movies, and VERY rarely do I see one that makes me laugh this hard, so I just had to write this since the critics were so awful to this movie. Travolta, Allen, Lawrence and Macy are great together, and I didn't know that Ray Liotta (one of my faves!) was in the movie. This just made it even better! The entire movie was excellent - I can't wait to buy the DVD in August! |
Fun Family Fare
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| Review Date: August 4, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Marc Axelrod, Potter, Wi USA |
This is a cute movie, kind of a First Wives Club for men. A movie where aging professional guys go on a week long motorcycle riding trip to reclaim some of their youthful exuberance.
The movie is a funny parallel to real life, as the actors in this movie are also aging professionals looking to inject a little excitement back into their careers.
There are a number of humorous moments along the way, many of them involving the shy William Macy.
But John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, and Tim Allen turn in good performances as the other Hogs.
I also enjoyed the antagonist Del Fuego biker, played by Ray Liotta, and the charming cafe owner Marisa Tomei, who plays the potential love interest for Dudley (William Macy).
Watch this movie and take a break from the serious side of life. Let out your inner hog! |
Wild Hogs Rock!
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| Review Date: March 29, 2007 |
| Reviewer: , |
| Wild Hogs was a hilarious film. I thought it was one of the funniest movies I've seen. I loved the cast. It was a perfect match. I can't wait till the DVD comes out. Also, I've heard that they're trying to make a sequel! I really recommend it for people looking for a good laugh. |
"Wild Hogs" is great!
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| Review Date: March 10, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kris King, Malone, NY USA |
| "Wild Hogs" is great! The cast led by Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, and William H. Macy, is great. The directing by Walt Becker is great. The story and screenplay by Brad Copeland is great. The music by Teddy Castellucci (who also did the music to the upcoming "Are We Done Yet?" (2007) is great. The cinematography by Robbie Greenberg (who also did the cinematography to "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause" (2006) is great. The film editing by Christopher Greenbury (who also did the film editing to "The Pacifier" (2005) & Stuart H. Pappé (who also did the film editing to "Kicking And Screaming" (2005) is great. The casting by Anne McCarthy & Jay Scully (both who also did the casting to the upcoming "Premonition" (2007) is great. The production design by Michael Corenblith (who also did the production design to "Be Cool" (2005), which also starred Travolta) is great. The art direction by Gregory Van Horn is great. The set decoration by Susan Benjamin is great. The costume design by Penny Rose (who also did the costume design to the upcoming "Pirates Of The Caribbean: At Worlds End" (2007) is great. This is a comedy that will keep you laughing until the very end. |
Funny, Funny, Funny
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| Review Date: March 22, 2007 |
| Reviewer: C. Damiano, CA |
I'm not prejudiced because I'm in the closing scenes as an extra (have the Extreme Home Makeover t-shirt to prove it!), but the cast obviously had a blast making this film and I wish I could have been on the set every day they filmed!! We were freezing, pretending it's Springtime in the dead of Winter, but the direction we received was unbelievable! You can sure tell quality when it's in your presence!
I've seen the movie twice and both times laughed 'til my cheeks were sore. My husband didn't sleep through it as he usually does at the theater and the second time my friend was laughing so hard and she was slapping my arm at every joke 'til I was sore!
I wouldn't recommend taking young kids to see it as there is a lot of 'bathroom' humor and a lot of it goes over their heads.
It has been at our local theater for 3 weeks now and still going strong in a town of 25,000 in the Mojave desert!
Go see it or get the DVD when it's released. You won't be disappointed.
Want the Soundtrack!!
PS I NEVER watch any trailers to ANY movie...they are so misleading and usually are the whole movie...I want the total experience...at the theater I close my eyes and stick my fingers in my ears!! :-) |
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