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

2011

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30 MINUTES OR LESS

Movie Details & Credits

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: August 12, 2011

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

New York Post Lou Lumenick

Aug 12, 2011

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

New Orleans Times-Picayune 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

Variety 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

St. Louis Post-Dispatch 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

The A.V. Club 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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Yurfrendenme

Aug 20, 2011

This movie was hilarious. You see such negative views on it simply because of its crude humor. Mainstream media isn't ready to embrace McBride style movies, and as a result, score them low. 30 Minutes or Less is a well written and action packed comedy that leave you wanting more. I can'tThis movie was hilarious. You see such negative views on it simply because of its crude humor. Mainstream media isn't ready to embrace McBride style movies, and as a result, score them low. 30 Minutes or Less is a well written and action packed comedy that leave you wanting more. I can't recommend seeing it enough!… Expand

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TheQuietGamer

Dec 10, 2011

A respectable comedy, not the best I've seen but one of your better options, it's mostly funny because the characters are really just goofy, it does take a while to get into and has some pacing issues, but once the bomb gets strapped to his chest the laughs start, although I feel theA respectable comedy, not the best I've seen but one of your better options, it's mostly funny because the characters are really just goofy, it does take a while to get into and has some pacing issues, but once the bomb gets strapped to his chest the laughs start, although I feel the excessive use of the F-bomb was often unnecessary and never made anything funnier but instead made the dialog sound like it was coming from bratty 12 year olds as opposed to adults, but still I got laughs from it, so in the end it's a decent comedy with flaws, but it is worth at least a rental.… 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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worleyjamers

Dec 7, 2012

Like 08's Pineapple Express, 30 Minutes or Less strives to make-up for it's shortcomings with foul language, nudity, and flat jokes, but with that in mind, it's also important to mention that there's still a lot of fun to be had with this. There are some genuine hilarious moments. The filmLike 08's Pineapple Express, 30 Minutes or Less strives to make-up for it's shortcomings with foul language, nudity, and flat jokes, but with that in mind, it's also important to mention that there's still a lot of fun to be had with this. There are some genuine hilarious moments. The film is short and I think that's the main reason why this was not the disappointment it could have been. Not the best comedy of 2011 but I liked it!… Expand

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theriddlen

Aug 18, 2011

Absolute disappointment. I waited for this movie in anticipation since I watched the totally awesome Zombieland, and while what I've seen in trailers wasn't exactly top notch, I had hoped that the final outcome will be just as good or better than Zombielad. Unfortunately, even though bothAbsolute disappointment. I waited for this movie in anticipation since I watched the totally awesome Zombieland, and while what I've seen in trailers wasn't exactly top notch, I had hoped that the final outcome will be just as good or better than Zombielad. Unfortunately, even though both director and Jesse Eisenberg are still here, this movie is just a generic flick. Barely watchable, boring, with an idea that has some potential, but it is wasted by flawed execution.… 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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