Horrible Bosses 2

"We're not going to see Mother-Fucker Jones because we're not going to kidnap anyone."

Second movie in our three-movie marathon saw us sitting down to watch 'Horrible Bosses 2'. Having thoroughly enjoyed the first 'Horrible Bosses', I was expecting a hoot and a half!

'Horrible Bosses 2' is an American comedy and the follow-up to 2011's 'Horrible Bosses'. Done with working for other people, Nick (Jason Bateman), Dale (Charlie Day), and Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) have decided to set up their own company manufacturing their new invention 'The Shower Buddy'. After receiving an investment to produce hundreds of unit, it turns out that their investor is just as horrible as their previous bosses. Nick, Kurt and Dale are left stuck so decide to meet up with Mother-Fucker Jones (Jamie Foxx) once again for advice on how to deal with the latest horrible boss. After yet another bizarre discussion, they decide they need to kidnap the boss's son Rex (Chris Pine) and force a ransom in order to ensure their business doesn't go under.

 

The film start off as mad and unrealistic as its predecessor with a touch of the magic that I found to be rather enjoyable first time round. The problem I found is that they try so hard to replicate and improve on the first film that it just feels like a slightly less funny, much more misogynistic, even more far-fetched plot than the first film. It was a well-paced film as I found myself watching the whole affair without wondering what I wanted for dinner. However the comedy between these guys felt done and dusted, I think they shouldn't have bothered. They are all solid comedy actors but once again Jennifer Aniston stole the show completely. I loved her in 'Horrible Bosses' so much that I would have actually liked this film more if the sequel was mainly based around her character. All in all it was ok but I could have lived without seeing this movie.

 

6/10 for 'Horrible Bosses 2' which is rather generous. Higher score than it deserved mostly due to the fact that they kept the film at a watchable length and of course Jennifer Aniston in her best comedy role since Friends.