extinguisher, and Chinese throwing stars," in reference to beating up an Asian car salesman. If you can see that, and go in expecting a serious movie… I don't even know what to say.Anyway, I would see this again, and I will be buying the DVD. Great movie.Also, if you haven't seen any Jeremy Piven movies, go see Smokin' Aces.

surprisingly effective. Quite simply I have never, ever laughed this hard at any movie in my life. I laughed at this the way I was **TOLD** I would laugh at THE HANGOVER--which I enjoyed, but which can't compare to this true comic masterpiece. It's not for everyone. Some folks just won't "get it". That's OK. But when I'm on that desert island trying to find somewhere to plug in my DVD player, THE GOODS will be there with me, along with the aforementioned REPO MAN, THE JERK, CADDYSHACK, HEATHERS, STRANGE BREW, CABIN BOY, UHF, UNDERCOVER BROTHER, and several others--yes, it belongs in that lofty company. So don't believe the hate, especially from those who have only seen the TV spots or trailers. And ABSOLUTELY do not believe those who are trying to make PC arguments against the film, because the very issues they raise are immediately addressed in the film. Just go see it.Or as I told all my friends immediately upon getting home: "OMFG. See the Goods. See the Goods. I'm not kidding. SEE THE GOODS. I have NEVER seen a funnier movie. I have NEVER laughed that hard at a movie. I can't even put it into words. If you don't see it ASAP, you can't be my friend any...more. Seriously. I will hire midgets to beat you up. I will have **** **** your Significant Other. Get it? Understand? You're scum and I hate you if you don't see it! NOW!!!! This movie is why God has allowed humanity to exist for this long, so it could get made. It renews my faith in humanity and the future. I hope this is understood." I really think that says it all.But I'll add this anyway: I have enjoyed a lot of the Apatow/Rogen/Stiller/Ferrell/etc comedies that have dominated this decade; but frankly, they've become overwrought, too high concept, and sometimes forget that they're just supposed to be FUNNY. This is a low budget, quick and dirty, get-to-the-joke-and-get-out COMEDY in every sense. It is thoroughly unpretentious, completely guileless, and thoroughly sincerely. So don't believe the hate. Go see it.

is hot, & funny. The one liners are great.--minus--Jeremy Piven & Ed Helms should have switched roles. The D.J. could have stole the show, but the writing for him was weak. Alan Thicke was not good.

jokes in The Goods. I am curious if there are older people over the age of 40, let's say out there who also dig the film.As for Pivens' performance, I thought it was weak in the dramatic parts, but this is a comedy, so no harm no foul, and I understand that the dramatic story is there because producers feel it's necessary.All the players were hilarious. I thought maybe the psycho WW2 vet was a bit over the top, but he did play that part well.This is normally not my kind of movie -- cheap, raunchy humor is not my bag. I went on a whim and was pleasantly surprised.

songs to fit the feel of this film. ~peace~

lots, winds up with his three co-horts tough yet sensitive Rhames, numbskull numbers man Koechner, and ballsy broad Hahn in small-town Cali dealer Brolin's dealership for a testing Fourth of July weekend. Debauched, vulgar, trashy and a whole lot fun in this anything goes, kitchen-sink comedy that hearkens back to Pat Proft & ZAZ comedies of the '80s, nothing is sacred thanks to the politically incorrect script by Andy Stock & Rick Stempson, and the cool bravado directorial debut of Neal Brennan who was co-creator of "The Chappelle Show" , and executive produced by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell who has a memorable cameo . Look sharp for Gina Gershon in an unbilled cameo. "THE GOODS" delivers.

live mariachi band.Why go to Temecula? The car dealership owned by Ben Selleck James Brolin is in trouble, struggling with rag-tag salesman, poor sales returns, and as Babs Kathryn Hahn , one part of Don's crew points out, the place looks like a "refugee camp for dirty men." Along with his other two sidekicks, Brent David Koechner and Jibby Ving Rhames , Don must sell all the cars off the lot or the dealership faces being sold to Stu Harding Alan Thicke , another more successful dealer.His son is Paxton Harding Ed Helms , a late-30's man whose real dream is for his boy band to finally get off the ground. Paxton is engaged to Selleck's daughter Ivy Jordana Spiro , who Don also finds attractive. Soon Ivy, plus a long-lost son Don fathered when he was 10-years old, encourages him to think about finally settling down. Wall to wall ridiculousness ensues.Directed by Neal Brennan a former writer on Chappelle Show and written by Andy Stock and Rick Stempson, this is an offensively rude, crude, profane laugh machine from first scene to last. There are a few really good lines and the supporting cast gets some of the most hilarious material i've seen this year. The Daily Show's Rob Riggle as Selleck's son Peter, a 10 year old with a pituitary problem that makes him look 40. Kathryn Hahn as Don's sexually abrasive partner, using porno to sell cars and lusting after the innocent but very hunky Peter. Charles Napier as an older salesman who pines for the olden days and gets crazily angry and offensive to women, gays, Asians, and just about everybody really. Ving Rhames, playing a character who's had sex with thousands of women but has never "made love". Ed Helms, with his pot-belly and spiky hair-do, does nice work with the boy band stuff. James Brolin has a running gay gag with David Koechner that never gets old, and Brolin's car commercial, where he guilt-trips everyone to buy because he is dying of ball cancer, had me in tears. And like I said, I'm trying not to give too much away but Will Ferrell gets a cameo that single-handedly makes you forgive the atrocity that was "Land of the Lost." This is all just the tip of the iceberg of this insanely hilarious movie. You just want to start listing funny thing after funny thing, its that good.

humorous satire of needless prejudices that will be familiar to anyone who has watched Chappelle's Show and was able to grasp the satire behind it. Rather than setting up one big gag for the end, the movie has countless visual jokes, hidden background details and subtexts, and quotable lines of funny dialogue layered so thick that multiple viewings will still be enjoyable. This is far superior to Brennan's first film, the unfortunately only mildly humorous Totally Awesome, and features significantly better casting, directing, editing, and production skills. I was concerned that it would be another letdown, but this movie far exceeded my expectations and I look forward to watching it again and noticing even more funny things because some of the funniest details are said immediately after another joke and may be missed because of laughter or are humorous small visual details. This type of layered comedy is known from Anchorman, Caddyshack, Step Brothers, Super Troopers, and Chappelle's Show, so if you liked those then you will be able to appreciate all of the funny lines and jokes from the varied and great cast and all of the humorous details carefully interwoven into this film. Will Ferrell was amazing as a character more crass than ever before and veteran actors Alan Thicke and Ving Rhaymes surprise with their character-breaking roles. Ed Helms and Rob Riggle were my main reasons for wanting to see this film and they do not disappoint when on camera, but I was a skeptical viewer pleased to find that the film was thoroughly funny from start to finish no matter who was on camera in a particular moment. This is what Totally Awesome should have been and exactly what a contemporary comedy should be.

Ving Rhames plays his role with audacity, as do both Kathryn Hahn and David Koechner, all three exceptional comedians in their own right. Seeing Alan Thicke and James Brolin in the film, along with Wendie Mallck, reminds us that older actors may not take the stage often, but when they do, they know their stuff. While their roles are brief, they are exceptional and add the right amount of balance to the film.All in all, while I don't see this film walking away with any Oscars, it is an entertaining adult comedy with some great lines and a few scenes so ridiculous they are priceless. The kiddies need to be in bed or out playing in the yard though. Rated a serious R of language and nudity. Oh, don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for a cameo by the ever hot Gina Gershon.