30 Minutes or Less

Name: 30 Minutes or Less
Genre: Adventure, Comedy
Released: August 12, 2011
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 49
Cast: Danny McBride, Jesse Eisenberg, Nick Swardson

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: August 12, 2011 | R

Starring: Danny McBride, Jesse Eisenberg, Nick Swardson

Summary: In the action-comedy 30 Minutes or Less, Nick is a small town pizza delivery guy whose mundane life collides with the big plans of two wanna-be criminal masterminds. The volatile duo kidnaps Nick and forces him to rob a bank. With mere hours to pull off the impossible task, Nick enlists the help of his ex-best friend, Chet. As the clockIn the action-comedy 30 Minutes or Less, Nick is a small town pizza delivery guy whose mundane life collides with the big plans of two wanna-be criminal masterminds. The volatile duo kidnaps Nick and forces him to rob a bank. With mere hours to pull off the impossible task, Nick enlists the help of his ex-best friend, Chet. As the clock ticks, the two must deal with the police, hired assassins, flamethrowers, and their own tumultuous relationship.(Sony Pictures)
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Director: Ruben Fleischer

Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 83 min

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Aug 10, 2011

There's nothing nice about 30 Minutes or Less. It's got no redeeming social value. It just ticks away, exploding all notions of where you think it's going to go. It blew me sideways. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

Aug 12, 2011

Gut-bustingly funny -- perhaps this waning summer season's ultimate guilty pleasure. Read full review

Mike Scott

Aug 12, 2011

The actors never stray too far from their comfort zones, resulting in a sporadically funny but mostly bland crime comedy that only occasionally feels fresher or more memorable than that cold pizza you scarfed for breakfast Monday morning. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Aug 5, 2011

"Less" has trouble framing simple action, yielding clumsy car chases that put the burden of generating excitement on the music and editing. As a result, pic looks cheap and feels clipped. Read full review

Joe Williams

Aug 11, 2011

30 Minutes or Less could have been a guilty pleasure, but the crusty caper is half baked. Read full review

Nathan Rabin

Aug 10, 2011

An egregiously miscast Eisenberg stars as a young man toiling as a pizza boy, even though he displays only slightly less intelligence and savvy than the world-beater Eisenberg played in "The Social Network." Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Aug 11, 2011

Akin to watching a ring-tested champion punch far below his weight. What a comedown. Read full review

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MrAlexKebab

Aug 4, 2012

I think it is an awesome movie. Not only is it really funny but also original and everybody are perfect for there roll especially Micheal Pena who plays Chango. They all really make you believe that this could be true.

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64bit

Dec 18, 2019

If you're ready for the criminally dark sense of humor, you'll be exploding with laughter through out the entire movie.

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2hip2beahipster

Aug 16, 2011

Good comedy. Not amazing or groundbreaking, it was funny and that's what comedies are supposed to do right? Be amusing, make people laugh, and it did. The theatre was laughing throughout the whole film. Danny McBride and Nick Swardson are idiots, yeah, and they play idiots in the movie,Good comedy. Not amazing or groundbreaking, it was funny and that's what comedies are supposed to do right? Be amusing, make people laugh, and it did. The theatre was laughing throughout the whole film. Danny McBride and Nick Swardson are idiots, yeah, and they play idiots in the movie, yeah, and it's hilarious. Aziz and Jesse Eisenberg were great together, and were hysterical. Michael Pena was also a good add to this cast. Good comedy, made me laugh and that's all I was hoping for.… Expand

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Kadeemluvmusic

Aug 15, 2011

Well I watch the TV Spot and it was so funny. However, 30 Minutes or Less may be as less popular than Bad Teacher or Horrible Bosses. Kind of like a mixed bag of Pineapple Express and Step Brothers. But the cast is hilarious and hopefully I'll check it out in theaters.

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KPHooks

Mar 29, 2013

Though the setup of the film is pretty original, it would have benefited for more wittier lines, especially from Eisenberg. Ansari's performance can be pretty aggravating at times, but McBride delivers amusing dialogue to keep the film going.

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Nrich46

Aug 14, 2011

30 Minutes or Less will certainly deliver some laughs, but the poor acting by Aziz Ansari and other supporting actor, Danny McBride, help to ruin the experience. The idea of this film is, in itself, hilarious and the director (Fleischer) capitalized on much of it's potential; it's potential,30 Minutes or Less will certainly deliver some laughs, but the poor acting by Aziz Ansari and other supporting actor, Danny McBride, help to ruin the experience. The idea of this film is, in itself, hilarious and the director (Fleischer) capitalized on much of it's potential; it's potential, however, was never set for greatness. The film is ultimately a meaningless experience meant for a few laughs on rainy day. That said, enjoy it for what it is-- a comedy for the masses.… Expand

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Thegodfatherson

Dec 8, 2013

Obviously 30 Minutes or Less isn't an exact representation of the true-life tragedy. What 30 Minutes or Less is is an R-rated comedy, and the bomb, the bank robbery, the car chases, and the shootings are all played for laughs. Too bad those expected laughs just don't come very often, if atObviously 30 Minutes or Less isn't an exact representation of the true-life tragedy. What 30 Minutes or Less is is an R-rated comedy, and the bomb, the bank robbery, the car chases, and the shootings are all played for laughs. Too bad those expected laughs just don't come very often, if at all, in 30 Minutes or Less.… Expand

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