The film “Escape from Vegas” by scandalously famous producer Judah Apatow was called a razor-sharp parody of the world of show business by world film critics. According to experienced filmmakers, the film was created in a typical Apatov range from fine to tolerant.
Hypertrophied insanity
In fairness, it is worth noting that the new project directed by Nicholas Stoller was perceived ambiguously by the film community. "Escape from Vegas" received opposite reviews. Categorically opposed opponents of the picture call it crudely - “another cattle-movie”, adherents of the creators - an accurate and funny biopic. The film has an IMDb rating of 6.40, and due to the lexico-visual recklessness of N. Stoller, it should not be recommended for viewing by minors and sophisticated personalities.
Lyrical rampant outrage
The film “Escape from Vegas” (front-end actors: R. Brand, D. Hill, R. Byrne, E. Moss) is a detailed enchanting video about the misadventures of US peacekeepers in Africa, in which the cameo was performed by real stars: Pink, Christina Aguilera and Lars Ulrich of the Metallica group. All further rocker hypertrophied insanity is perceived as a continuation of the topic. However, as in other works of one of the main American comedians of our time, there is a subtle lyrical background in the cinema, which is sometimes more important than the rest of the madness of the film "Escape from Vegas". Reviews of the film, compiled by reviewers in a positive way, call it the main advantage of the picture.
Well-coordinated company
Apatov’s time-tested favorites managed to combine rocker ugliness and lyrics in one story — co-author of the script and director Nicholas Stoller and screenwriter Jason Siegel, who had previously collaborated during the production of the film “In Flight”. Actors participating in Apatov film projects lit up in the film "Escape from Vegas", so an understanding, fun and harmonious company worked on the tape.
The rock and roll drive of the picture, literally stadium in power, was provided by the leading performers - the brutal handsome Russell Brand, who, it seems, irrevocably went into the image of the rock artist, the idol of millions, and Rose Byrne, who played the role of his pathetic girlfriend.
Plot
The comedy "Escape From Vegas", the actors and roles of which were personally selected by each other by producer Jude Apatow, has a plot that seems unpretentious at first glance. Creative music producer, demanding new ideas from his subordinates, gives them a real brainstorm. An intelligent bummer Aaron Green, trying to realize his dream, proposes to arrange a "comeback" of several faded rock star Aldous Snow.
Green has recently raved about the early solo recordings of Britain’s legendary rock star, so the hero agrees with pleasure on a business trip to London and accompanying the artist in the Los Angeles Greek Theater. But the producer’s task, as one would expect, is not easy to fulfill, because, as it turned out, Aldous Snow literally flew off the coils. Three days of business trip for the tikhoni-fat Aaron turn into a marathon developing according to the classical scheme of “rock and roll, drugs, sex”. This is a brief description of the storyline of the comedy film "Escape from Vegas." The actors involved in the project evaluated the development of the plot action as a series of inexorable trials of the main characters.
Acting Ensemble
John Hill, who played the role of a half-bored waiter in In Flight, in this project embodied the image of a good guy. The two-time Oscar nominee was known for participating in the following projects: Super Peppers, Macho and Nerd 1.2, Wolf from Wall Street and, of course, Escape from Vegas. Hill's teammates on the set admired his optimism and efficiency.
Initially, the role of Jackie Q, according to the idea of ​​the producer, was intended by Emily Blunt, but the actress refused to participate in the production of the picture, then Rose Byrne took her place . The Australian actress began her creative career at age 12, starring in a number of Australian television series. At the moment, her filmography includes more than 25 full-length films, the most significant of which are: “Troy”, “Star Wars”, “28 weeks later”, “Astral 1.2”.
The famous British television presenter and comedian Russell Brand created on the screen a cartoon character, similar to many real rock music performers, a brilliant quintessential rock star. He was so delightful in his image that he overshadowed the flickering Lars Ulrich in the frame. The English stand-up comedian is familiar to the viewer by his roles in the films Penelope, In Flight, Bedtime Stories, Classmates, Rock for Ages. Among other things, he has his own personal YouTube channel, where he constantly comments on the latest truthful and not very news.
As a result
And yet, most viewers after watching a picture in their reviews equate to the preaching of real universal values ​​all the schizo action of the film "Escape from Vegas." Actors, whose photos adorned the covers of leading cinema-related media in 2010, supported this comparison.
Among other advantages, the picture has an excellent soundtrack, which was created by the joint efforts of significant musicians Dan Byrne, Karl Barat and Jarvis Cocker. The range of musical compositions sounding in the tape is amazing - from quite competitive to mocking-parody. Recommended for viewing!