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Title: Almost good
Review: This is a light, fun, dumb movie that could have been good. Colin Hanks plays a young guy who wants to be a writer and not a surfer. His family is crazy and no one understands him, but his girlfriend is supportive. The jokes are unoriginal but dependable --- people in wheelchairs slam into moving cars, someone flips out during a dinner party, eccentric teachers act weird for comic effect, someone accidentally takes drugs and does something crazy, etc. Jack Black stands out (as usual) as a stoner brother with a healthy slacker attitude. He's usually in his underwear, telling everyone to chill out.The only really good moment is at the end, with a cameo appearance by a famous actor. At that moment, the movie suddenly becomes interesting. It's a moment that emphasizes just how mediocre the rest of the movie is. I recommend this to anyone who likes mindless entertainment. You'll laugh a little, you won't feel ripped off, and you'll forget the movie a week later.
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