Visitors Review

(2012-05-25 15:44)

Why????

Positive two stars for selecting the Bollywood style colorful clothes and accoutrements and some of the music although they could have chosen more entertaining representations of the '80s (probably didn't want to spend the money). Negative two stars for just copying a well worn "going back in time" storyline that made no sense (not a requirement), implementing it with another alcohol induced night of juvenile plot and dialogue writing in which, I lost count at around 200 uses of a f word or it's derivatives. At least the script writers did not have to exert themselves on a dictionary/thesaurus for dialogue longer than four letters. Viewers that were hot for "Hot Tub" will also have their rebellious inner self fulfilled by "Youth in Revolt".

jsn_reece (2012-05-24 22:39)

Oh No!This Movie is Great!

It was just like on any other movie night.Me and my Brother had goneand saw this.I wasn't expecting a lot from this at first.But as soon asit began I knew I was in for a real treat.As so anyone can know it,ithas a lot of f bombs in it plus a bunch of other sexual profanitiestoo.The characters are great and so on.But this film can or may offendothers who are sensitive to very crude humor,But at least I amnot.................... .......... ......... .......... ........ .................. ................... ........... .......... ............ ........... .. ........... ........... ............ ........ .............. ......... .............. ............ ........

(2012-05-19 13:48)

Terrible; absolute waste of time.

Don't bother. Unfortunately it's under science fiction genre; thereby just giving it a bad name. Utter waste of time. Boring loser characters and drivel as a storyline. So much better entertainment out there. Rather watch "Dude, where's my car" if that's your sort of entertainment or watch proper science fiction.

Steph (2012-05-19 02:44)

thought it was going to be good...it wasnt

There were some funny parts here and there but overall i did not like the movie. Concept could have been good but honestly it was a complete failure. Wasted my time, i advise you not to.

(2012-05-14 09:17)

Waaaay Below Expectations!

Unlike some other folks, I really wanted to LIKE this movie, especially after strong word of mouth and many good reviews when it first came out. Unfortunately, the film is extremely disappointing. Keep in mind that some of my all-time favorite comedy films are GHOSTBUSTERS, BACK TO THE FUTURE, MEET THE PARENTS, 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN, ANIMAL HOUSE, BLUES BROTHERS, ANNIE HALL, IT'S A MAD MAD...WORLD. Recently, I loved THE HANGOVER, which leads this revitalized genre of group bromance comedies. This HOT TUB TIME MACHINE is utter nonsense, from beginning to end, and I warn you not to waste your time or money on it. Flimsy script, poor direction, poor pacing, forced sex humor (for juveniles)

Pumpkin_Man (2012-05-13 20:34)

Back to the Future gets a Hangover!!!

I thought this movie was awesome. I saw it a few hours ago with somefriends, and we had a blast. I love 'time travel' films and was evenbetter because I also love dirty humor. Although it has a cheesy title,I am sure that this film will become a cult classic. Four friends namedAdam, Lou, Nick, and Jacob aren't happy with their lives, so they takea trip to the Kodiak Valley ski resort. While partying in a hot tub,they wake up the next morning in the year 1986. They are visited by themysterious Repair Man who gives them guidelines. They all come to thesame conclusion that sometimes you gotta change the past to help withtheir new future. I highly recommend HOT TUB TIME MACHINE!!!

O (2012-05-12 01:55)

One of the worst movies I have ever watched...

This movie was not funny, it was not interesting. It had very bad language. I cannot believe that the actors agreed to be in it. I also cannot believe that the rating for this movie is good. I can only explain the good rating by the fact that mostly people who like crude humor would see it. I watched about half of it and that was too much...

SweetPeanut (2012-05-11 07:57)

Excuse me a second...

So funny! There are very few movies that I will watch more than once, but this is one of those movies that I could watch time and time again and still crack up. For me, it's right up there with There's Something About Mary and Raising Arizona. If you don't like crude/potty humor, you probably won't like this... If you love those other movies I mentioned though, I'm betting you'll love this one as well! Even more so if you consider yourself a product of the 80's -- although I don't think that's a requirement. If you're easily offended by off-color humor and foul language, please don't put yourself through this -- it won't be for you. Consider yourself warned. ;)

DarkVulcan29 (2012-05-09 05:31)

Back to the Future meets The Hangover

Screenwriters where sitting in there office one day, and thought let'scombine Back to the Future and The Hangover together, and the resultsare Hot Tub Time Machine.The story begins with three friends in there early 40's, Adam(JohnCusack), Nick(Craig Robinson), and Lou(Rob Corddry), who all leadpretty boring and uneventful lives. One day decide to take a trip to aold ski resort, where they had the time of there lives when they whereteenagers. Jacob(Clark Duke) Adam's nephew comes along for the ride.Find a hot tub, and have a drunken good time in the hot tub. But thenext day things seem different, everybody seems to be dressed like it'sthe 1980's, only to discover that they have traveled back in time to1986, in the bodies of there teenage selves, except for Jacob whodoesn't exist yet. Will they change the past for better or worse, andis Jacob gonna get erased out of existence? This film is not for everyone, but if you loved The Hangover, then i'llbet you'll love Hot Tub Time Machine. All the actors really shine inthere own way. And great guest stars like Crispen Glover and ColleteWolf, also shine in there own way. Not to mention Chevy Chase also ismemorable. It's a fun time at the movies, not a game changer, but afilm you can laugh with your friends. Just a laugh out loud film.

(2012-05-08 15:44)

So disappointing

This movie was a big disappointment. I ordered for my husband's birthday and we watched it immediately. WE did not laugh out loud once!! We both love the 80's and thought we would appreciate that aspect of the movie but kept waiting for the movie to be funny. Nowhere near as funny as the Hangover and Superbad. CAn't believe the reviews it got on Amazon. Don't waste your money-rent it!!

Markus (2012-05-08 01:57)

Think The Critics Were Still High From The 80s

This movie was horrible. It could have been so much better. I had to do a review, because anything with a B rating is too generous. I love well-thought out movies like "Better Off Dead" and "Fletch" from the 80s, where John Cusack and Chevy Chase starred. However, this formulaic copycat of the "Hangover" thrown back into the 80s is one dollar down the drain. Thank God it is 2010 and Blockbuster was not the only option at $5 for this dog.

jorge mejia (2012-05-07 05:02)

A poor Hangover with Poison and Motley Crue...

But I like it. My favorite decade, my favorite music, and a lot of laughs and raunch stuff. It is a red neck comedy for grown ups. Stupid as hell, but for a good time in front of a Tv, great! 8/10

C (2012-05-06 03:50)

Terribly DIsappointing

Jokes fall flat. Sometimes it isn't clear what is a joke in this unfocused, sloppy film filled with unlikable characters and uninspired situations. Like all movies about the Eighties, they couldn't even get the styles and fashions to match the correct year. Cusak continues his long slide into self-indulgent, unintentional self-parody.

Floated2 (2012-05-05 14:53)

Enjoyable comedy

Hot Tub Time Machine is basically about three estranged friends and anephew reunite on a weekend getaway, but end up traveling back to 1986in a magical hot tub for an adventure that they'd never forget. Thismovie did have a few laughs but not really much. Many compare it to theHangover, but in my opinion Hangover is superior. The combination ofphysical comedy, gross-out tactics and memorable one-liners never getstale. John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson and Clark Duke play thefour guys. Mr. Corddry, who plays Lou, delivers the most memorableperformance of the bunch by giving us one of the most hilarious jerksin recent memory. Director Steve Pink captures the feeling of the 80svery effectively, with a fair amount of help from the costumedepartment, who hunted down the fashions from the era that brought usbig hair and leg warmers. There were many funny parts in the movie alsosome really awkward and disturbing scenes. Though it was a fun andenjoyable movie and it really made people thinking about time traveland the past. Great movie!

(2012-05-05 04:29)

Abysmal

I found this movie insultingly bad. A promising initial plot idea was ruined by weak plot development, and one of the worst scripts I have had the misfortune to have heard. Avoid!

Mike Benedict (2012-05-05 00:43)

Unexpectedly Hilarious

I went to a screening of this film and didn't expect very much out ofit. However, this is probably one of the funniest movies I've seen in awhile. I laughed almost the entire length of the movie, which issomething that hasn't happened in a long time. The movie is extremelywell-written. John Cusack really carries the movie with a greatperformance. Chevy Chase really doesn't do much of anything. Comedy wassort of in the vein of "The 40 Year Old Virgin." The film doesn't takeitself seriously at all, which is part of the fun. It doesn't reallyget bogged down too much in the science of time travel, and focusesmostly on these four guys trying to get the hell out of 1986. A greatwatch. Very entertaining. Highly recommended.

Gary (2012-05-04 12:21)

Hot Tubs Are AWESOME

Hot Tub Time Machine is the greatest '80's movie ever made. A movie set in '86 was a great idea good music, great World Series Winner. So why assemble one the greatest comedy ever assembled which includes John Cusack, Clark Duke, Craig Robinson, Rod Corddry, Crispin Glover and Mr Chevy Chase. Come on who doesnt love that cast, only an idiot wouldnt. Rob Corddry is insanly funny in Hot Tub, hes always been hilarious but never like this. Who else who shout out (in '86) that in a few years John Lennons gonna die, who, Thats just awesome. Its amazingly great, if you love drunk, crazy hot tub fun youll enjoy this movie

Sean E (2012-05-03 19:58)

Hilarious

I laughed, I cried, ok, I didn't cry, I just laughed til my arm fell off. I recommend it, unless you are the type that thinks movies like the Hangover, Porkys and Animal House are jsut not funny. Do not bring the kids.

TamPalm (2012-04-30 06:55)

Silly, Simple, Sweet

This is a cute movie. Gross yes. Slow at some points yes. Predictableat other points yes. But it still works. It's not an Oscar worthy film.but it's also not one that will make you leave the theater upset thatyou wasted your time (which has been my experience way too muchlately.) It drags at some points and tries too hard to be gross atothers, but for whatever reason it doesn't offend your senses too much(say like a "Bruno.") I think this is because after a slew of othergross, borderline slapstick movies, the modern moviegoer has becomesomewhat desensitized and can handle a little more shock.Anyway, the acting is solid, the plot is kind-of sketchy but not toomuch that it's hard to follow or invest in. While watching it, youdefinitely have the feeling after a while that you've been transformedto the eighties era and as such, you might wish for the movie's pace tospeed up a bit. When it does, you're grateful and you forgive some ofthe more contrived elements of the plot.But what saves this film ultimately is the pleasant ending. So oftenthese days movie-makers try to show their cleverness via creating asurprise ending with oftentimes a disappointing twist. This film has atwist, but it's welcomed and it makes you smile and feel better aboutinvesting your time into watching the whole movie, slow, gross,contrived parts and all.This is a feel-good movie that will make you chuckle here and there andleave the theater with a corny smile on your face. So if you have acouple hours to spare on a lazy Sunday afternoon, seeing this filmwould be an okay way to fulfill the down time.6 out of 10

thekyles99 (2012-04-29 18:21)

A journey Back Into Time Like No Others

This movie made me laugh mainly because it corresponds to anyone likemyself that constantly gets blamed for being stuck in a 80's time warp.Rob Corddry,John Cusack, Craig Robinson and finally Clark Duke decideto party it up old school style and journey to a mountain ski resortwhere they pretty much partied in their adolescence only to find its alittle more rundown then what they remembered. After seeing glowinglights outside their motel room they see the hot tub is miraculously intop working condition...Let the party begin, there is more to this hottub as the title of this movie insists and bang!!!They are all back tothe way they were in the eighties. spend the rest of this film as theyget told not too change anything..trying to change everything beforethey have to go back to 2010. Thought it would've been a little morefunnier then it was however the storyline and cast accompanied by thedialogue kept me interested. Don't be put off by the lame title themovie was half decent!