Outcome
The brief
Jonah Hill directs himself and Keanu Reeves in this surprisingly sharp takedown of celebrity culture that feels like "Superbad" meets "The Player." Reeves is genuinely funny as the washed-up child star, playing desperate and pathetic with the same deadpan energy he brings to action roles, while Hill wisely keeps himself in the background as his sleazy manager. The pacing moves fast enough to cover some thin patches, and the Hollywood insider jokes land harder than expected. Perfect for anyone who enjoyed "Birdman" or "The Nice Guys" but wanted something less pretentious and more willing to just be silly.
The verdict
If you enjoy smart Hollywood satire with genuine laughs and don't mind some crude humor, this is a surprisingly sharp comedy that nails its insider jokes without taking itself too seriously. If you prefer more polished comedies or can't stand sleazy entertainment industry characters, the thin plot and deliberately pathetic protagonists will likely grate on you.
Watch with
- 👥 Friends who love celebrity gossip
- 👫 Anyone burnt out on Hollywood
- ⚠️ Skip if you hate industry insider jokes
Heads up
- Adult language and crude humor (frequent)
- Sexual content and innuendo (moderate)
- Drug and alcohol use (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Jonah Hill
- Cast
- Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill, Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer, Susan Lucci, Laverne Cox, David Spade
Official synopsis
Reef Hawk, Hollywood's poster child since age six, is not okay. When he learns about an extortion plot tied
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Beau Is Afraid (2023)
Both explore celebrity paranoia and public shame through darkly comic anxiety spirals.
Total runtime: 1h 23m + 2h 59m = 4h 22m
