Wanderlust (2012)

People are voting emotionally.

Good concept, poorly executed.

A Brilliant Conflict

The first must-see film of the year.

Wanderlust is one of the funniest comedies I've ever seen. I've probably seen it close to 50 times, and each time I laugh just as much.A New York career couple suddenly lose their jobs, apartment, and lives as they've known them. While driving south for a potential job opportunity, they stop at a bed and breakfast, Elysium. Elysium, as it turns out, is a commune full of an incredibly colorful and hilarious bunch of hippies! This film, although on the surface is just a raunchy comedy, is incredibly realistic. Anyone who grew up in the 60s or 70s will point to characters on the screen and say, "I know him!" This is not a movie that makes fun of hippies. It depicts an accurate lifestyle at a commune. There are no doors in the house, natural foods and remedies are commonplace, and drugs are often used during bonding exercises. Yes, you'll be laughing, but because it's so realistic, not because it's over-the-top offensive.I love this movie, so obviously I'm going to recommend it. Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd reunite to play the married couple, which is an adorable perk for those who loved their pairing in The Object of my Affection. And Justin Theroux plays one of the men of the commune; you can see the sparks flying when Aniston acts with her offscreen squeeze and now-husband! DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, there's one scene in this movie that will make you sick. When the group drinks payote tea, you might want to take a bathroom break. In other words, "Don't Look, Mom!" Kiddy Warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to graphic nudity, drug use, and some sexual humor, I wouldn't let my kids watch it.

I was just at the page of Paul Rudd to see which movies of him I haven't watched yet. And then i saw this movie. I was like: "Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston together in a comedy movie. I must watch this one:)"The movie tells the Story of a couple who has a financial problem since the man has lost his job and they have made a wrong Investment. What they do to deal with this problem is being told in a funny and romantic way. The couple Encounter a "weird" Society that lives in some place like a village. The ppl of this Society are isolated from the world. They have their own unic style, their way of Entertainment and their own rules. When the couple Encounters this Society, they find it very interesting and decide to be a part of it. After they start living with this Society, they understand that this scoiety has also some cons. The question is if they can continue living with this society despite the cons. The cons, which could be devastating for the ordinary*(the ones outside of this community) ppl.I laughed a lot during the movie because of the weird Features of this community and the funny reactions of Paul Rudd :) I highly recommend this movie if you wanna laugh and get away from the ordinary daily life.

Wanderlust (2012): Dir: David Wain / Cast: Paul Rudd, Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux, Malin Akerman, Lauren Ambrose: Director David Wain seems willing to dabble in forbidden vulgarity, as seen in the wretched Role Models. Now he has dived into a project of equal depravity but the difference is the concept is much more curious. It regards the forbidden fruit within a hippie community that a financially struggling city couple happens upon one evening after several hours of driving. Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston are jobless yet find certain freedom with these people. They are nudists who live off the land and do not believe in closed doors. They also do not believe in the sacredness of marriage because they encourage sexual freedom. This troubles Rudd whose interest in the place is tainted after he learns that his wife had sex with the doped out leader. After the initial concept passes, the film becomes bent on shocking viewers with constant nudity including a slow motion shot of several overweight and elderly folks running towards the camera. It is strange that when Aniston pulls her top off, viewers are greeted with a fuzzy censor. It is rather insulting that she is censored yet any scene that is off putting is exploited. Rudd and Aniston survive the pornographic charade but Justin Theroux as the hippie leader is way too obvious in his intentions. Malin Akerman steals scenes as a sexually loose female who offers herself to Rudd without hesitation. Other characters are about as plain as the clothing they strip off. Strangely enough these communities do exist and are a great subject for comedy despite its willingness to tease our lust. Score: 6 ½ / 10

This is a movie i've wanted to see for a while, and the perks of being a student is that you always have time to watch movies. Wanderlust features George (Paul Rudd) and Linda (Jennifer Aniston) who are hit with sudden unemployment. This couple looks for life elsewhere, when they stumble across Elysium, an alternative rural commune where free love rules, yeah. After being invited to live with the community they begin to experience their lifestyle, which leads to some funny encounters.Wanderlust has received a lot of hate for not being that good, and yeah its not the best movie in the world but it doesn't mean its the worst. Wanderlust is a strange movie, its funny at points, largely finding humour in awkward experiences and the scene with Paul Rudd and the mirror is probably its most recognisable scene, as it is hilarious. As far as being a great movie, id say its a pretty average film, you'll get some laughs, but in comparison to some of Paul Rudd's other movies its not as good, not forgetting the large amount of inappropriateness. The cast of this movie is packed full of hilarious actors and i think the reason we don't find it as good as we expect to be so because there are so many funny actors in it. For anyone watching this, its average but some funny parts and definitely not one to watch with the parents.Check out my other reviews on http://russellviews.blogspot.co.uk