Blockers (2018)

Blockers is not a particularly good film. The chemistry between the primary adult cast is lacking, especially in comparison to their more dynamic teen counterparts. Still, John Cena is a better actor than he should be, and continues to prove it here. It is slightly overlong, and suffers for it. A more focused story, where the parental figures played a more secondary roll, could have been successful. Limiting the more interesting story of the kids to B tier plot, was a mistake. Some of the comedic bits would benefited from brevity. Several of the "riffing" sessions run too long, and are more dramatic in nature than comedic.

That isn't to say that the laughs aren't there. Any time a man shits beer into another man's face, you will probably laugh. There are funny, and sad, moments during a particular under-the-bed scene involving Leslie Mann, but they almost feel too intrusive to elicit any genuine laughter. I will credit the trend diverging decision not to include an incredibly dumb scene that makes you cry, despite yourself.

The general theme, that parents shouldn't snoop on their children, digital or otherwise, is a strong one. It is a reminder parents need, and a theme that should be explored more deeply as we leave our bodies behind, and ascend into the ether of the internet.

P.S. John Cena's naked ass