The Guilt Trip

Nathan Rabin

The films end credits feature Rogen and Streisand riffing off each other in ostensibly improvised outtakes that are far funnier and livelier than anything in the movie, hinting at the better comedy that might have ensued had the filmmakers trusted their leads chemistry and chops more, rather than watering them down with schmaltz and shtick, wacky eating contests, contrived plotting, and a horribly hokey happy ending. ( Read More )

And while the slight concept is part of the problem, theres still mileage to be had in a slightly contrived road movie. ( Read More )

David Fear

But Anne Fletchers familial farce leans on its simplistic premise and stunt casting so heavily that such market research origins are plausible; youd swear you were actually watching a 95 minute pitch for a mild cross generational cringe comedy rather the film itself. ( Read More )

Elizabeth Weitzman

Dan Fogelmans script doesnt take us anywhere especially exciting, veering off road for dull pit stops and meandering pointlessly in the car. ( Read More )

Chris Bumbray

Here its just absolutely mind numbing and lame.If within five minutes of the film starting you dont know exactly how this is going to pan out, you havent seen many movies. ( Read More )