MOVIE REVIEW - Horrible Bosses

Summer means big action, and comedy time at the theaters. And this week Horrible Bosses is the comedy of the moment.

This has a really big cast, and a very funny script. It's just naughty enough to be really funny. HB, though Nana may not appreciate all the extremely edgy humor in it, is over all well paced and there are some very big laughs here.

HB is the story of these three young guys about 30. All are trying to climb the ladder in their respective fields, but their horrible bosses are in the way. One boss is a manipulative jerk, one is a unqualified moron, and one is a sexual harasser to the extreme. Our hero's then come up with the ridiculous plan to kill each others bosses, so they can get on with their careers. And the laughs begin.

HB is a dark comedy of sorts, although there is an innocence that runs through it that doesn't let it get too dark and morose. It is exceptionally edgy, and laced with harsh language at times but for some reason you are willing to look over it. I think it's because the script is pretty darn funny and just dripping with parody, satire and sarcasm. Once you latch on to HB, and understand that this although edgy, is not going down the terribly vulgar road. You get that it's just summer fun, and escapism - period. After the Cameron Diaz' disaster, Bad Teacher, this movie looks and is so much better.

Starring Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, and a great supporting cast, HB is laugh after laugh at a time when we need one at the movies. Extraordinarily good comedic timing, and a story that stays on target without weaving off course. Award winning? No. But it's not computer generated, a cartoon, or a superhero. Could be too that it's super refreshing that it plays so well.

Horrible Bosses. Not for everyone, but pretty darn funny. This is the comedy of the summer so far.