Role Models (2008) ***1/2

There are a million movies out there about reluctant adults being forced into helping a kid for their own personal gain. You know what's going to happen and you know how it's going to end. It's another gold standard that Hollywood gives us about half a dozen times a year. Role Models is another one of those films and delivers something that isn't greatness, but an entertaining romp that delivers a little more than expected.

Wheeler (Seann William Scott) and Danny (Paul Rudd) work for an energy drink company, performing anti-drug campaigns in various schools at the behest of their company (which is ironic in itself). When Danny's relationship with Beth (Elizabeth Banks) falls apart he flips out leading one thing after another until the pair end up serving their community service be mentoring a youth apiece, foul mouthed Ronnie (Bobb'e J. Thompson) and amateur dragon slayer Augie (Christopher Mintz-Plasse).

You know the story. The adults are being forced into this, but later own will enjoy being the mentors for these kids. The only difference is that in Role Models there is no massive personality change to the two leads- they're still the same guys and they relate to the kids in their own way. They don't suddenly become Cliff Huxtable but remain the same rude, crude guys that freaked out and got into this mess. It's not a hilarious film, yet there are some great guffaws that keep you into the movie without that ill fated eye rolling moment.

Role Models isn't the modern day comedy classic that you'll remember for years to come. Hell, chances are you'll forget it by the time you finish this review. It's a funny film that will carry you away for about two hours. That's about it. It will fill your time, but that's about it.