No matter how
much critics pan or trash this movie, I think it was one of the funniest films
I saw in 2007. Wild Hogs, to me, had everything—silly misunderstandings
leading to strange and totally ridiculous events that had me rolling on the
floor laughing the first time I saw it.
Watching the
movie again eight years later, I was still laughing hard. And boy, do I hope
the gang will get together for another adventure in being men.
The movie’s plot
revolves around four friends: Doug Madsen (Tim Allen), Woody Stevens (John
Travolta), Bobby Davis (Martin Lawrence), and Dudley Frank (William H. Macy).
They all miss the old days when they had control over their lives and could do
whatever they wanted.
Hating their
current lives and envying Woody, who seems to have it all, Woody inspires them
to leave their boring routines behind and hit the open road on their bikes in
search of adventure. Doug’s wife is on board with the idea, but Bobby has to
lie to his wife, claiming he’s going to a conference, while Dudley, being
single, has no such worries.
Now, unknowingly
on the run, these four friends have to find a way to survive the open road,
which proves to be more than they bargained for.
The downside for me in this film is Martin Lawrence. That dude overacts all the time. It’s not just unfunny—it’s downright irritating every time he does it. In the entire movie, he was the only one I wished wasn’t there. His overacting in some scenes was distracting, and made those scenes feel unreal and just plain weird. The rest of the cast members were fantastic, and I really enjoyed seeing Ray Liotta in a movie that wasn’t just another low-budget project.
Now, Wild Hogs plays it safe, sticking to predictable jokes and slapstick humor that might not land for everyone. The plot follows a typical midlife crisis storyline, and while the adventure is fun, it doesn’t take any real risks. Even though the conflict with the Del Fuegos adds some tension, the resolution is too convenient, making the stakes feel pretty low.
In the end, you’ll either love this movie for what it delivers—good, wholesome family fun—or hate it for playing it safe. Regardless, the movie was a huge financial success, making over four times its $60 million production cost.
I love this
movie, and saving it as part of my archive is a must. I hope you’ll enjoy it
too as you sit and watch it with your family.
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