WE'RE THE MILLERS DVD (2013)




SYNOPSIS: Small-time pot dealer David Clark (Jason Sudeikis) must become a big-time drug smuggler, and devises a foolproof plan. He convinces his neighbours - stripper Rose (Jennifer Aniston), loser Kenny (Will Poulter) and runaway Casey (Emma Roberts) - to create a fake family. With one huge RV and a ton of laughs, the Millers head south of the border for a Fourth of July weekend that is sure to end with a bang.

MOVIE REVIEW:

A small time pot dealer David Clark (Jason Sudeikis) is forced by his douchebag boss Brad Gurdlinger (Ed Helms from The Hangover) to smuggle marijuana from Mexico to repay his debts. In order not to arouse suspicious at the custom, Clark decides to rope in his neighbor, stripper Rose (Jennifer Aniston), loser Kenny (Will Poulter) and runaway, Casey (Emma Roberts). Together they form the all American family, The Millers. Disguising as tourists and travelling in a huge RV, the Millers find themselves on the run not from the cops but merciless drug lords and a DEA agent.

We’re The Millers continues the formula, which madeHorrible Bosses so successful. Coincidentally, both titles star Sudeikis and Aniston and also a Warner Bros release. The formula is simple. Throw a couple of familiar faces (preferable ex-SNL members) into a ridiculous situation, let them simmer and hopefully we get a funny movie that actually works. Lucky for Warner Bros, they hit the jackpot once again.

For a raunchy road trip movie, it sits somewhere between the first Hangover and definitely way better than the Downey, Jr. and Galifianakis’ Due Date. It’s full of laughs, offensive gags and genuinely fun to follow. Sudeikis has never been funnier since he got his first major big screen role opposite Owen Wilson in Hall Pass. This guy proved he could hold his own without the presence of another male co-star. Aniston scored another home run after her crazy, seductive dentist role in Horrible Bosses. The 44 year old confidently tackles the role of a stripper here. That body of hers is pure gold so to speak.

Some of the gags involve the innocent Kenny and the most memorable of all is none other than the tarantula bite. The supporting cast is round up by Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) and Kathryn Hahn (Crossing Jordan) who pairs up as the quirky Fitzgeralds whom befriend the Millers when their RV broke down. Although it’s pretty funny thanks to the bunch of talented comedic cast, the movie can be easily shaved by 30 minutes without you feeling the pinch. It does get a bit tiring towards the end with all the hoo-ha with the Mexican drug dealers yet you just can’t let go of all the silliness.

Despite a few little nitpicks, We’re The Millers ends up as one of the best comedies of 2013. At least the entire movie is as funny as the outtakes. 

SPECIAL FEATURES:

The DVD comes with both the Theatrical Cut that runs 110 minutes and the Extended Cut, which lasts 9 minutes more.

Check out the bunch of talented actors who improvise a lot in Millers Unleashed: Outtakes Overload.

Behind The Scenes: Stories from the Road 
is separated into seven short segments and takes a look into the costume design, the actual RV used in the movie and other fun trivial stuff.

A detailed look into the crazy world of Ed Helms' Brad Gurdlingerin Behind The Scenes: Livin' It Up With Brad


Does the set contain real marijuana? The answer lies in Behind the Scenes: When Paranoia Sets In.

16 minutes of 8 Extended/Deleted Scenes, some of the scenes even have several variations of it. 


3 minutes of Gags & More Outtakes conclude the extra features. 

AUDIO/VISUAL:

The DVD boasts excellent colors and images while music and dialogue are consistently clear. It’s a comedy so don’t go expecting anything more. 

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Review by Linus Tee



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 ABOUT THE MOVIE

Genre: Comedy
Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts, Nick Offerman, Kathryn Hahn, Will Poulter, Ed Helms
Rating: M18 (Sexual References and Some Nudity)
Year Made: 2013


 SPECIAL FEATURES

- Millers Unleashed: Outtakes Overload
- Behind The Scenes: Stories from the Road
Behind The Scenes: Livin' It Up With Brad
- Behind the Scenes: When Paranoia Sets In
- Deleted Scenes
- Gags & More Outtakes

 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Languages: English
Subtitles: English

Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Running Time: 1 hr 59 mins
Region Code: 3
Distributor: HVN Entertainment Singapore