I can count on more than 2 hands the number of times I have seen such a story before. This is a classic story repeated in various forms throughout the years, but it is just not done well in this instance. It is sloppily made comedy that ignored its roots in whodunit mysteries.
I do appreciate the film trying to be a commentary on fake news. However, the other main message about teamwork and honesty was diluted by by this and many other such commentaries in the film. This led to the unfocused film that made it a chore to sit through.
The mystery was also badly done. The "investigations" in the film felt unrealistic and too convenient. For a comedy film that wants to also be a mystery film, this is simply not good enough.
That being said, Peter Berg really directed the action scenes well. I enjoyed the action scenes, and could daresay that this, to many, will be the saving grace of this film.
I do appreciate the film trying to be a commentary on fake news. However, the other main message about teamwork and honesty was diluted by by this and many other such commentaries in the film. This led to the unfocused film that made it a chore to sit through.
The mystery was also badly done. The "investigations" in the film felt unrealistic and too convenient. For a comedy film that wants to also be a mystery film, this is simply not good enough.
That being said, Peter Berg really directed the action scenes well. I enjoyed the action scenes, and could daresay that this, to many, will be the saving grace of this film.