Movie Review: "Hot Tub Time Machine"

Seen on: March 26, 2010

The players: Director: Steve Pink, Writers: Sean Anders, Josh Heald, John Morris, Cast: John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke

Facts of interest: Steve Pink also directed "Accepted."

The plot: Four friends travel to a ski resort to have fun. When they jump into a hot tub, they realize they're transporeted back to 1986. Chaos ensues.

Our thoughts: Steve Pink’s “Hot Tub Time Machine” doesn’t exactly take viewers on a memorable ride, but to tell you the truth, I found it hard not to enjoy the comedy’s fast pace and brainless but generally light humor. No, “Time Machine” is not this year’s “The Hangover,” but in terms of entertainment, the film isn’t as disappointing as it could’ve been.

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New 'Hot Tub Time Machine' trailer still not funny

A new red band trailer for the upcoming comedy "Hot Tub Time Machine" has debuted on the Web, and to be honest, it's not exactly funny. As a matter for fact, it's pretty much as lame as its predecessors.

This comedy follows a group of childish adults who jump into a hot tub and are transported back in time, to when they were much younger. Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke and John Cusack star.

Steve Pink ("Accepted") directed "Time Machine," which opens March 19, 2010. I know many comedies out there are now trying to mimic the style of "The Hangover" and all, but chances are many will fail.

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New 'Hot Tub Time Machine' trailer not too funny

Here is the second trailer for Steve Pink's new comedy "Hot Tub Time Machine," and while the basic concept sounds funny, this preview doesn't look that hilarious at all. See for yourself after the jump.

This comedy follows a group of childish adults who jump into a hot tub and are transported back in time, to when they were much younger. Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke and Chevy Chase co-star.

The film is set to open March 19, 2010. I remember I saw some awful comedies in March this year, and I can only hope I won't have to experience the same agony again next year. Things are not looking good.

Anyway, jump into this trailer and let me know what you think below. I agree one or two jokes in this trailer made me laugh, but jokes about Facebook or Twitter really don't work for me anymore at all...

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Jump in: 'Hot Tub Time Machine' gets red trailer

Here's the first red band teaser for Steve Pink's upcoming comedy "Hot Tub Time Machine," which stars John Cusack and is set for release Feb. 26, 2010.

The film follows a group of adults who jump into a hot tub and are transported back in time, to when they were much younger. Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke and Chevy Chase co-star.

Judging solely by this teaser, "Hot tub" looks rather crappy. Sure, Robinson delivers one or two of his usual, vulgar lines, but apart from that, this one's darn lame.

Pink also directed 2006's comedy "Accepted," which I failed to enjoy as well. I can only hope this hot tub thing will turn out better than this preview makes it out to be.

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Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville up for 'Invention'

Craig Robinson, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Camilla Belle are joining Kevin Spacey in Trent Cooper's upcoming comedy "Father of Invention."

The Hollywood Reporter says Cooper and Krane and Nichole Beatty wrote the script, which follows a stinking rich inventor (Spacey) who goes to jail after one of his creations goes wrong. Once he's released, he runs into several struggles making up time with his family.

The trade reports Robinson plays the husband of the inventor's ex-wife. Belle is on-board as his daughter, and Graham will star as her lesbian roommate. Knoxville will play a store manager who hires Spacey after his prison time.

Craig Robinson's credits include "Pineapple Express," "The Office" and "Zack and Miri Make a Porno." Belle last starred in "Push," while Knoxville was last seen in "The Ringer." Graham is currently onscreen in "The Hangover."