In 2015 we were introduced to the wholesome duo of Edward and Jacob - Played by Dylan McKay and Ben Anderson - in a romantic comedy that carried a simple, yet valuable lesson to us all: To remember to be ourselves. Flashforward to eight years later and we find the buddies on the cusp of their 20's, grappling with important life choices - when suddenly they are drafted in by the FBI to spy on Jacob's mischievous new boss. From that point on hijinks ensue which leads to the guys having to learn to snowboard, outsmart shady dealers and still find time to go on dates.
With a runtime of 2 hours, this marks McKay's longest film to date, and he knows how to use that time well. In between the humorous interactions, the visual montages, he never forgets to focus on the heart of the film. Which is when the pace slows down and our two main characters breathe and speak their truth. The best comedies have emotion and McKay goes on a home run with his excited yet affectionate performance. Once again I too felt engaged in the lives of these guys and it moved me. Then in the next scene I'll find myself belly laughing. A strong recommendation for a Friday night watch with either your buddies or your loved ones. It's a film that speaks to our world of wanting to escape to our dreams and also to our world of responsible commitments. How do we navigate that as we continue on our journeys? Well, those are questions provoked here with kindness and care. Don't miss this one.
