MacGruber (2010)

MacGruber (UR)

"Needs more Cowbell"

Every couple of years, someone in Hollywood tries to bring back the "Stupid Comedy", a movie that is dumb on purpose but with enough humor to work (Airplane being the most obvious example).  MacGruber is at heart a parody of 1980s TV staple MacGyver, with Will Forte (both the sketch and the actor are from Saturday Night Live) in the title role.  MacGruber is a DIYer, a Houdini with electronics and objects which allow him to escape from dangerous situations.  The twist is that he is a klutz and usually gets those around him killed in horrible ways due to his incompetence.  A couple laughs but a lot more cringes.  A good stupid film needs a strong funny lead, and Forte is ironically not up to the task, 90 minutes drag.  Another film that falls to the SNL curse (or is it now the status quo?)

4 Khaki Vests out of 10 (BAD)