Rat Race Reviews

Enjoy with friends, family, or a heap of ironing

Rat Race is an enjoyable Sunday afternoon film - amusing and obvious with the twee age-old “money isn’t everything” lesson being brought to you with the beautiful irony of Hollywood morality films.

A little trite yes, and certainly more so when compounded with the choice of Smashmouth’s “Hey now, you’re an all star” recycled for the umpteenth time (I’m thinking Shrek, Mystery Men, Austin Powers- I’m sure you can think of more) to really guarantee that the audience realises they’ve seen this all before.

However, the masterful Cleese turns in a suitably eccentric performance, Atkinson works his Mr Bean charm, and Lovitz doesn’t disappoint. And while all the characters are affable and sometimes, though not often, entertaining, you can understand why so many stars were necessary - no character is strong enough to carry the script alone, and it still flags even with the combined efforts of them all (I managed to do an full French manicure and change my watch battery).

Basically, if you find the thought of an oriental I Love Lucy fan amazingly wacky and satirical, or think that a swollen tongue gag is good enough to endure a 2 hour sitting, then this may be the film of your life.

Otherwise, if you have a free afternoon and a maintenance job to keep your hands occupied (if you don’t do manicures, maybe you have to organise your work or fold your socks?), then this is the perfect accompaniment.

Funny, but you need this sense of humor.

I thought this was very funny, but I think its one of these films, that you do need a particular sense of humor.

The whole family sat and watched it, but only me and my eldest daughter really enjoyed it, the rest of the said it was ok, but they wouldn't go out of there way to see it again.

Although I think it based its self on The Cannon Ball run, and other type films, its not close enough to really compare it, so I won't.

You have some very big names in it, who I don't think did they selves justice.

It's well worth watching, but it is very tongue in cheek humor.

Great family fun movie. great funny conedy with plenty of laughs and action. one of the best comedies out since Dumb & Dumber! a must-see for the family and comedy genre fans with an all-star cast including Rowan Atkinson (Johnny English, Mr. Bean), John Cleese (Die Another Day, Faulty Towers), Whoopi Goldberg (Sister Act), Seth Green (Austin Powers trilogy), Brecken Meyer (Road Trip) and Amy Smart (Road Trip).

Remember Wacky Races?

This movie is a cross-country Wacky Races. Featuring an all-star cast (and indeed, Smash Mouth with their hit All Star), this movie keeps you grinning all the way and is surprisingly original about the whole thing. You'll never forget to buy a squirrel again!

If you like comedy, you've got to see this at least once.

funny

This is really quite a silly and pointless film but that does not detract from its funniness. I watched it on Sunday and was in stitches at certain bits. I didn't quite understand why Rowan Atkinson was cast as an Italian when he is clearly doing his Mr Bean bit, however his catchphrase 'It's a race, it's a race, I'm winning!' in a rather dubious Italian accent is permanently ingrained in my brain for some reason.

Kathy Bates is hilarious as a woman bent on selling squirrels to lost passers by, as is Whoopi Goldberg who, in a state of confusion after being driven in a land-speed record breaking vehicle, declares to a sceptical 'special needs' nurse 'we came in the rocket car', and the busload of Lucille Balls is hilarious. And you get to see Cuba Gooding Jr in his boxers. A lot. What more could you ask for?

You wonder why you laugh so much !!

Cannonball Run updated ! This really is a funny film - as well as the upfront belly laughs, mainly involving Seth Green this film does also surprise you with the odd subtle moment. Very good, shame to see Rowan Atkinson so miscast though ( getting tired of the rubber face routine ). John Clees ? marvellous.

QUALITY HUMOUR!!!!

Made me laugh and giggle all the way through. A great film to watch, full of fun, humour and slap-stick comdey.

Very funny

As long as you don't take it too seriously, theres lots of fun to be had with this film.

An eccentric casino owner named Donald Sinclair devises a race from Las Vegas to New Mexico with a prize of two million dollars. As soon as the race starts chaos and mayhem ensues...

Almost - not quite

Sometimes funny, occassionnally hilarious, often amusing but on the whole doesn't quite sustain the humour. Good moments from an obvious Bean inspired Rowan Atkinson and an entertaining if not riveting comedy