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Metascore
27 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 13 Critics What's this?

User Score
5.8 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

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  • Starring: Chi McBride, Dax Shepard, Will Arnett
  • Summary: Based on a non-fiction novel by an ex-convict about how to stay out of jail (and/or survive it once you know you're headed upriver), Let's Go To Prison is an uncompromising, no-hold-barred revenge comedy. This prison movie takes a fresh, probing look at our penal system -- rife with plenty of sweet, cloistered, man love. (Universal)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 9 out of 13
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    70
    It takes a while to realize that this is actually a sly, very funny comedy, one that stays admirably deadpan every time you think it's about to veer into gross-out territory.
  2. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Luke Y. Thompson
    60
    Much funnier and weirder than you think.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    38
    The sad thing is that Arnett, Shepard and McBride quickly establish a loose, easy camaraderie that's a real pleasure to watch. The shame is that they're working with such unrewarding material.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 6 out of 17
  1. asylumspadez
    10
    I watched this film numerous times and I still enjoy it. Yes it may not be the best film out there but its a priceless comedy that will keep you laughing through out.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. DemarioN.
    4
    Job Bluth...er, I mean, Will Arnett, is brilliantly funny in this crappy thriller. Did I say crappy? I meant good.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. EricS.
    3
    Not a bad movie, but WTF betermans inhailer got him into the mess at the start of the movie and theres nothing of it the rest of the movie. if it wasnt for that I would score it higher.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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