Cedar Rapids

  • 2011


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86 % Certified Fresh
$ 7 Million
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Positive Reviews 111
Negative reviews 22
Average Rating 3.4/5
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2.0
Helms innocence may be lost, but wisdom comes along to take its place; the film makes a strong argument for the therapeutic value of getting liquored .. Av Club
4.5
Reilly has rarely been funnier as a braying, loveably vulgar life of the party type, and Heche emerges from the Hollywood wilderness with a wry, immen .. Av Club
2.0
And whaddaya know, such sweetness makes the raunch in this honestly funny movie even funnier. EW
3.8
The problem with so many madcap comedies is that their heroes cannot fully embrace cluelessness. Rogerebert
3.0
Overall, the movie has enough laughs and charm to ensure a good time .. for those mature enough to handle its content, that is. Common Sense Media
4.5
Helms is at his best when reacting to others, which is one of the reasons he has made such an effective ensemble player in recent years. Variety
4.5
If its not the scathing, borderline horror comedy Arteta created in 2000s seminal Chuck & Buck, thats fine with me. Austin Chronicle
3.0
More man child high jinks in a comedy which seems to be looking down its nose at smalltown Americas terminally unhip, but proves good hearted and deli .. Time Out
2.5
A noisier but arguably less idiosyncratic experience than attending an actual Midwestern business convention, Cedar Rapids is the nominal story of Tim ..
2.5
Helmss gifts still seem better suited for the small, situation based set pieces he has done on The Office and The Daily Show With Jon Stewart.
3.5
No more and no less than its premise suggests, the film delivers the laughs. Screen Daily
1.5
Ultimately the film is reasonably funny, and doesnt waste a lot of time (its a nice hour and a half of comedy), and the archetypes of the genre make t .. Collider
3.5
Like Payne and Taylors screenplays, it balances gentle mockery with affection, and displays a taste for raucous profanity. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
This is smart, quirky, frequently laugh out loud comedy, in all seriousness.
4.1
But the meat of the script is fresh, and the one liners are usually gems with Reilly getting the best of them. Paste Magazine
3.8
Their adventure is funny without being satiric; nonchalant without being boring. E Film Critic
2.0
The territory of Cedar Rapids might be familiar, but its execution feels surprisingly fresh. Telegraph
3.5
But most of the humor is old school, rooted in classic fish out of water situations as Tim swings between absolute delight and total dismay at all thi ..
3.8
So Cedar Rapids in addition to being funny and endearing and having a lively script and lots of nicely observed performances is something of an educat .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
But the film is so likable that it doesnt just feel fresh.It feels refreshing.
4.5
Cedar Rapids is shaggy and goofy and smart and quirky in all the best ways. Cinema Blend
3.0
While a Midwestern convention might not sound like the most promising escape, take it from Tim: Good times arent about where you are, but who youre wi .. Ny Daily News
2.5
But the condescension here seems far too easy and the films conventional combination of childlike hero and gross out slapstick is calculated to appeal .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Human cork Ed Helms bobs to the surface of the river of raunch that is Cedar Rapids, a gentle, gross out comedy that tickles laughs from the misadvent .. Philly
3.0
We brace ourselves for a zillion low hanging jokes about Olive Garden restaurants, but Cedar Rapids mostly avoids them, and introduces us instead to a .. Philly
4.0
Tim Lippe (Ed Helms) is a 34 year old insurance agent who has lived a sheltered life in Brown River, Wisconsin. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Friendly, unassuming and just a little dull...the sort of movie you wont mind visiting once, but probably wont want to return to again. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Do the bright lights bedazzle this teetotaling paradigm of cheerful repressiona big bland hunk of cheese with a ruglike coiffure and toothy, constrict .. Village Voice
3.8
And, although perhaps not as funny as one might expect given the setup, it successfully grows the main characters beyond their stereotype roots.As is .. ReelViews
3.8
Overall, Cedar Rapids has enough laughs and charm to insure a good time. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.0
Beady eyed Ed Helms, enjoying a career bounce after(2009), stars as an uptight insurance agent who leaves his small Wisconsin town to attend a profess .. Chicago Reader
2.0
It is all, in the end, good, warm hearted fun with a cast that breathes life into their characters.
2.0
It is all, in the end, good, warm hearted fun with a cast that breathes life into their characters.
3.8
The appeal lies primarily in the charismatic performances of this unlikely foursome. Usa Today
3.1
...an agreeable little comedy that gets plenty of mileage out of its quirky premise and its impressively off kilter cast. Reel Film Reviews
4.0
It may sound a flimsy premise, but director Miguel Arteta delivers a laugh out loud ride that plays like a white collar executive take on Animal House .. Radio Times
3.0
But its an odd comedy that provokes admiration more for its acting than for its gags. Independent
3.8
Cedar Rapids is both hilarious and heartfelt. Its also powered by a dream cast, led by the outstanding Ed Helms. Rolling Stone
4.0
And the filmmakers cleverly infuse this strong statement into the superficial on screen silliness. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
At the same time, the film has a subtle but effective message about finding your own way in life, that works well.Well directed and consistently funny .. View London
2.0
Deanzie is not only the life of the party hes the life of the movie.Hes a high flown caricature who also manages, in the end, to be the films most rec .. Cs Monitor
3.1
That honor is meaningless to us, but the movie is really just an excuse for Helms to do a slightly modified 40 year old virgin act. New York Post
1.5
The movies mise en scene and comic bits border on the tired and clichedtheres even a scavenger huntbut somehow the overall package comes up fresh if n .. Film Journal International ..
4.0
A tall order and not a uniformly successful one, but a really entertaining effort, aided by some terrific performances. Az Central
3.8
For the last 10 years, American comedy has been passing through a moment in which cunning, ambition, intelligence, and glamour have lost their value.W .. Boston
4.5
It really is a terrific little movie full of characters who are worth meeting. Mountain X
3.1
Ultimately Cedar Rapids leaves us laughing, yet still wishing for more much like most insurance policies, come to think of it. Toronto Star
2.0
In this respect, Artetas film represents a disarming new spin on Hollywoods long cherished genre of the heartland comedy. Emanuellevy
3.0
Miguel Arteta directed the quirky comedies Chuck & Buck and The Good Girl, worked on the TV series Ugly Betty and Six Feet Under, and then returned to .. Guardian
2.0
But it just doesnt happen: Cedar Rapids slowly squanders its apparently fruitful set up, heading towards a weak, sappy ending that tries for sweetness .. Guardian
3.8
Director : Miguel Arteta Screenplay : Phil Johnston Stars : Ed Helms (Tim Lippe), John C. Reilly (Dean Ziegler), Anne Heche (Joan Ostrowski Fox), Isia .. Q Network
3.0
Theres plenty of quirky humour as our hero saunters through raunchy or downright dangerous situations without appreciating what hes up against. Daily Mail
2.5
You could take anyone to this movie and everyone will leave feeling like they just had a properly sized snack of delicious popcorn when they really wa .. Movies
4.5
These folk are undistinguished yet distinctive, and the film, for all the familiar grind of its plotting, pays them their honest due. New Yorker
3.0
Modest in every way, the screenplay by Phil Johnston is enjoyable in the telling even when the details smack of contrivance. Chicago Tribune
3.0
Despite the films inconsistent tone, theres a really interesting dynamic between the four main characters that keeps things entertaining throughout. Bullz-Eye
1.5
A scathing Christopher Guest satire and a raucous Hangover style comedy are waiting to get out. What we have instead is genial and sporadically funny, .. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
Captain Marvel release date, cast, powers, trailer, poster, and everything else you need to know Feature Get ready for Captain Marvel, the first MCU m .. Total Film
1.5
Alexander Paynes Sideways is a perfect example of tonal equality; bittersweet in every sense of the word but outright hilarious when the comedy gets g .. Hollywood
2.0
Make a friendly donation to help support Cole Smitheys Movie Week Miguel Arteta knows comedy.The director of The Good Girl and Youth in Revolt reliabl .. Coles Mithey
3.8
It is smart, witty and extremely entertaining. Whats even better is that it truly respects its characters, treating them with a surprising amount of r .. Movie Freak
3.0
Considering it has to do with infidelity, bribery, drugs, drinking, loutish behavior, fraud and prostitution, Cedar Rapids is really kind of a sweet m .. Detroit News
3.5
The humor does get a bit slapsticky at times but most of it is quite clever, relying solely on the comic timing and interaction of Rudd and his co sta ..
3.8
Cedar Rapids doesnt break any ground, but it pleasantly evokes Fargo and the oeuvre of Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor (who get producer credits here) .. Groucho Reviews
4.5
Such sweetness makes the raunch in this honestly funny movie even funnier. Cnn
4.4
Great comedy is not comfortable.It doesnt have to be rude or raunchy. Nj
2.5
Cardboard caricatures of midwesterners make for a few easy laughs Movie Habit
3.5
WHOS GOING TO LIKE THIS MOVIE Fans of awkward yet heartfelt independent comedies. 7M Pictures
3.0
If youre expecting jokes of the hard R variety, this aint for you. E Online
3.0
Cedar Rapids is a lot less funny than it thinks it is with a pretty testing childish zaniness.Still, Whitlock Jr who is a slippery politician in The W .. Mirror
4.0
At 86 minutes it speeds by, but brevity can sometimes be a virtue in the age of bloated summer blockbusters. Digital Spy
2.0
Decadence is a state of mind. When that state is Iowa as in Cedar Rapids, the running joke is that everything dirty is drenched with naivete. Rather t .. Tamp A Bay
4.4
In the dying days of an era when big city has been a relative term, the sales convention comedy Cedar Rapids is a loving tribute to American innocence .. Stl Today
3.1
More independent in nature, if not out and out unconventional, the film is firmly rooted on solid tonal ground. Dustin Put Man
5.0
...hilariously traces one mans morally perilous journey toward honesty and truth. Larsen On Film
5.0
Heche is also quite funny, as a woman with a wicked wit who relishes the chance to cut loose at an out of town convention. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
While never getting bogged down in the moral question of whether Tim needed to see a world outside his happy bubble, this film has enough laughs to ke .. The Sun
4.0
Rather its that hes never progressed into emotional adulthood, despite the affair hes having with his 8th grade teacher (Sigourney Weaver). Killer Movie Reviews
2.0
Instead, its a riff heavy, wildly formulaic modern comedy that uses stereotypes and improvisations in a gentle, but tedious manner to bring the laughs .. Brian Or Ndorf
4.4
First off, Cedar Rapids doesnt so much laugh AT its characters as it does allow genuinely funny human beings to come fully alive in the course of the ..
3.1
Tim Lippe is a gray man in a brown world.He lives in Brown Valley, Wis., works for Brown Star Insurance and dresses in earth tones. Js Online
4.5
While Cedar Rapids peddles a rather myopic portrait of masculinity, its women are surprisingly nuanced. Film Comment
3.0
Gentle comedy has given way to a more raucous strand with a couple of the lines straying over the line from funny to just plain objectionable (with a .. Sky
3.0
Overall, though, the laughs more than make up for the confused message and, while this isnt destined to be remembered as a great standout comedy worth .. The Shiz Nit
3.8
Its not laugh a minute, but the characters will leave you smiling long after youve left the theater. Scene Stealers
3.0
Trouble is, only Alexander Payne can make an Alexander Payne movie; thats the definition of a unique filmmaker. Dvd Talk
4.5
With raunchy jokes and pointed sideswipes at religious hypocrisy, the film takes its bearings from Reillys Deanzie vulgar on the outside, but warm hea .. What So
3.0
Its jokes are clunky, but it thinks theyre not.Its meaningful moments are so typical that you almost expect Lippe to say, Wow, this is a really meanin .. Or Lando Weekly
4.0
The clarity of the setupcow country Candide in the big cityprepares you for a mildly enjoyable romp. reason
3.0
A slightly uneven comedy with enough laughs to overcome the lulls. Bowling Green Daily News
3.5
The cast is inherently likable, and the comedy is pleasantly sweet natured (even if crack pipes, c bombs and references to The Wire abound). Streaming Quickflix
3.5
Disneys latest release is just an entertainment, an animated doodad in the grand scheme of things. Wsj
3.5
An ultimately light satire of middle American sanctimony and hypocrisy. Jam! Movies
2.5
With Cedar Rapids, the filmmakers seem to put too much faith in their material, thinking that it would be funny enough to carry the whole film without ..
4.5
It helps that Reilly is the opposite of a slob comic. With his hangdog melancholy, he makes even the nonstop cunnilingus allusions poignant the produc .. Ny Mag
3.0
Crisp one liners and a good natured feel mean Cedar Rapids leaves a warm feeling inside and a comforting smile on your face. Future Movies
2.0
The film lacks a pace and urgency, and feels throughout like it could have been so much better, but didnt take the chances to do it. Fan The Fire Magazine
3.8
You cant go wrong if you are looking for a movie that has its heart and soul in the right place and delivers lots of laughs. Entertainment Spectrum
4.0
The undeniably sweet Cedar Rapids should further the rise of actor Ed Helms. Daily Film Fix
3.8
slyly complex and broadly comic farce about innocence, corruption, and the gray areas between. Boston Phoenix
2.0
Though rehashing his usual awkward nebbish routine, Helms never tips Tim into full blown caricature, and though one can feel Reilly straining to be th .. Nicks Chager
3.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
4.5
And although you know that Lippes goodness, hope and optimism will triumph at the end, its still a funny and satisfying journey which, at 87 minutes, .. Spectator
3.0
Imagine eternal good guy James Stewart telling you the dirtiest joke youve ever heard, and youd be getting somewhere close. Mac Guff
3.0
What might have been an incisively comic lampoon of religious hypocrisy and personal sanctimony instead becomes a too earnest embarrassment comedy tha .. Metro Times
4.4
While his actions may be laughable, the actor makes sure were never laughing at Tim. Illinois Times
3.5
This foursome has better, funnier chemistry than the gang in The Hangover, and only known them for a couple days. Metromix.com
3.0
Its breezy charm papers over narrative cracks and minor annoyances. Little White Lies
4.5
The gifted Reilly is now almost principally a comedic actor and with good reason. Hes the most lovable of goof balls, with his eyes rolling around his .. Abc News Go
3.0
The less uptight... will have an amusing enough time... and some might even be glad that here Artetas removed enough edge from his man child hero that .. MSN Movies
2.9
Theres definitely plenty to laugh about in Cedar Rapids, there just isnt too much to applaud about. Flixist
2.0
Astute depiction of the inevitable corny humor and cheesy networking activities of business gatherings, gutsy performances, and genuine affection for .. Movie Mom
2.5
Its a movie that needs to look down its nose for its laughs, which generally isnt the best place to find them. Movie Line
4.0
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3.8
The sweetness and dare we say it innocence of this sometimes rude comedy will be no surprise to fans of director Miguel Arteta, whose previous films C .. Gomemphis
2.0
Making morons out of men isnt some innovative concept in the comedy genre. Sa Current
3.8
Its an example of the ways in which Cedar Rapids really isnt much like The Hangover: it never gets so out of hand in pursuit of crazy comedy that it f .. D Cist
1.5
Bound up with many filmmakers having little to say is the problem of not understanding very much about ones own society and how people actually get al .. World Socialist Web Site
4.0
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4.4
One of the welcome surprises of Cedar Rapids is that while you start out laughing at them, by the end of the movie youre rooting for them. For such a .. Host Madison
4.0
But if you fancy the infantile/ competitive world of insurance salesmen gathering at a low key convention, then this could be your perfect holiday pol .. Birmingham Mail
3.5
Youve already heard what Cedar Rapids has to say, but the ensemble cast does a good job of going over the same ground so that you dont mind covering i .. Movie Metropolis
3.0
Theres a restraint and sweetness to the raunch that keeps it below the threshold of certain other R rated comedies about away from home shenanigans go .. American Profile
3.8
Ed Helms finally gets a starring role to call his own in Cedar Rapids, but John C. Reilly swipes the movie out from under him. Washington Times
3.8
If you arent in the mood for Adam Sandler this weekend (and, who really is), check out Cedar Rapids as your alternative comedy choice.
4.4
Cedar Rapids is funny, raunchy and goofy, but it also has heart and underlying warmth that makes it most appealing. Jc Online
3.0
Like the location of Iowa in regard to the rest of the country, the film ends up right in the middle. Not enough of this, not enough of that. However, ..
3.0
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4.5
SDCC 2018 is in the books and Hal Rudnick was on the on the floor in San Diego checking out the best cosplay, exclusive sights, and more at Comic Con! .. Screen Junkies
3.1
Cedar Rapids is a low rent version of the sort of raunchy comedy thats all the rage these days, but it wears its modesty rather well.
1.5
... not nearly as funny or insightful as it thinks it is, but I will say this for Phil Johnstons script: it runs like clockwork right down to the cris .. Playback:stl
3.8
That it never goes over the edge, trading moments of charm for all out crassness, is a testament both to director Artetas loopy sensibility and Helms .. Cinema Dope
4.5
Cedar Rapids gains points for mixing up its very, very rude comedy with a real sense of purpose. Charleston City Paper
4.0
This crowd pleaser is not Artetas defining piece, but its feel good nature and big heart bolster your spirits. Real.com
4.0
Its kind of a silly joke, but it does lead to the movies biggest laugh. Upper More Land
5.0
No mere fish out of water tale more akin to scraping oceanic plankton off the back of a humpback whale and slapping it on the glittered midriffs of Ch ..
1.5
The Hangover cast member cant quite carry a feature on his own. This one is not all that funny anyway, and its comic elements eventually become redund .. Las Vegas CityLife
2.5
It seems like anybody can dream up a prize with no tangible benefits, and people will trip over themselves trying to win one. Captain Critic Blogspot
2.5
Doesnt ask its cast to detour too far from personalities theyve played in past projects.
3.0
A kind of American Pie for young adults, there is much amiable and good hearted humour here amongst the cruder elements and the strange nether world o .. Daily Express
4.5
What makes it work is the real sense of warmth and affection that grows between the characters, lending the film an appealing sweetness that has becom .. Daily Express
3.5
Under Artetas hand the cast plays it just right, never too insane but never too straight. Wild Sound
3.1
Cedar Rapids is at its best when it pushes Helms into uncomfortable situations and makes him figure them out. But the movie remains less than complete ..



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