Film Review: Horrible Bosses (2011)

Halfway through the summer, R-rated comedies have had mixed results: The Hangover: Part II (2011) disappointed many viewers, especially in comparison to the vastly superior original; Bad Teacher (2011) failed to live up to its potential let alone satisfy or exceed expectations; but Bridesmaids (2011) amazed audiences with hilarious humor as well as heartfelt drama.  Fortunately, Horrible Bosses (2011) is more like the latter.  While it does not quite surpass expectations or make the most out of its promising premise, this movie is very entertaining and features a rock-solid cast that helps make it more memorable.  In fact, for some viewers Horrible Bosses has dethroned Bridesmaids as the funniest comedy of the year thus far, even if it has a less developed story and characters than the pre-wedding dramedy.