The first half of this movie made me laugh out loud. Repeatedly. The last half? More than a little disappointing. In other words, it was only half a good movie...but that is still more than a lot of movies manage to be. There were high highs and lows lows, but the highs were worth it. I laughed more than i groaned (mostly).

Also, my kids loved it. Yet more proof that teenagers always love their generation's SNL movies way more than all the others. This is their Spies Like Us. This is their Three Amigos. You get the idea. Lots of flaws, but lots to love too. These guys find a chemistry that's pretty unique even for this kind of comedy.

This is just an old-fashioned slapstick comedy. If you're not amused by a kick in the balls, this may not be for you.

The acting is terrible, of course, but that's part of the genre. Nothing is taken seriously, it's just a bunch of kids having fun, the story is ridiculous, but a real story would actually be a distraction here. Bowen Yang and Conan O'Brien do a fine job, and the main characters are pretty much the same as what you see on SNL.

The production is actually quite good, this kind of movie is typically done more on the cheap.

So no, an Oscar is not likely, but if you just want to have fun with a bunch of goofballs, you may enjoy this movie.

How many will remember the hawk? Yes, this is over the top at times, but in a zany way and not cruel. They really didn't hold back on anything. It did get a bit uneven at times, but humor can be that way. Not every joke or set up works perfectly. But it is a lot of fun to watch with likeable characters and funny stereotypes. I laughed when the priest said the money from the treasure would help pay their legal bills! It may be tailored to a younger demographic, but there is enough to satisfy most people. And yes, some nods to NBC shows if one listened carefully. But the bottom line is if you are a fifth grader doing a magic show, perhaps stay away from the flames.