Let's Go to Prison

Name: Let's Go to Prison
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: November 17, 2006
Duration: 84 min
Rating: 27
Cast: Chi McBride, Dax Shepard, Will Arnett

2006

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: November 17, 2006

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)

Director: Bob Odenkirk

Genre(s): Comedy, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 84 min

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The New York Times - Neil Genzlinger

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. Read full review

Village Voice - Luke Y. Thompson

Much funnier and weirder than you think. Read full review

Variety - Dennis Harvey

Unlike the vast majority of rude bigscreen comedies these days, "Prison" may actually improve with repeat viewings, since its best aspects are offhand enough to be missed the first time around. Read full review

Chicago Reader - J.R. Jones

I'm a fan of director Bob Odenkirk, but my high hopes for this comedy were dashed by screenwriters Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, and Michael Patrick Jann, all alumi of "Reno 911"! Read full review

The A.V. Club - Aaron Burgess

Prison makes its 84-minute running time feel like a five-year sentence with no chance for parole. Read full review

Entertainment Weekly - Gregory Kirshling

Nearly laughless. Read full review

Austin Chronicle - Marc Savlov

The real crime here is that Let's Go to Prison made a daring escape from direct-to-video stir into the relative freedom of your neighborhood multiplex. Consider this one disarmed and extremely pointless. Read full review

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asylumspadez

Nov 22, 2011

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.

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TheQuietGamer

Mar 5, 2014

Top notch comedy in my opinion. The prison setting is surprisingly fun (perhaps too fun considering it is prison) and Dax Shepard's character is an absolute blast. The way he interacts with Arnett, who is also excellent here, is shear fun. McBride also serves as a very funny and surprisinglyTop notch comedy in my opinion. The prison setting is surprisingly fun (perhaps too fun considering it is prison) and Dax Shepard's character is an absolute blast. The way he interacts with Arnett, who is also excellent here, is shear fun. McBride also serves as a very funny and surprisingly likable character. I also like how the film never goes into some of the gross territory it could have. It's something I find very respectable There is one or two light issues I have with the plot, but overall I had a blast watching this. So if you're looking for a funny comedy and missed this one through the years, then I recommend you give it a shot. It's very funny and a lot of fun.… Expand

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BlackFox0911

Jan 6, 2012

There was more to this movie than the superficial and sometimes hard-to-harness humor associated with prison life. The ONLY thing that could even be REMOTELY funny about being incarcerated is the realm of sexual humor. But this movie had something more going for it than its humor. It alsoThere was more to this movie than the superficial and sometimes hard-to-harness humor associated with prison life. The ONLY thing that could even be REMOTELY funny about being incarcerated is the realm of sexual humor. But this movie had something more going for it than its humor. It also has a message, one that can be applied to just about any situation. For anyone that has ever doubted whether they can rise to the occasion, this movie is a representation of the fact that, given dire circumstances and the need to survive, people can surprise themselves with what they are capable of. A comedy with a message...that isn't an easy task to accomplish.… Expand

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ChrisB.

Apr 2, 2007

This is a funny movie. It's clearly not the best comedy movie ever, but it is enjoyable. It's worth renting if you're bored, and just want something to laugh at.

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tipar

Jun 30, 2017

It contains laughing moments although the whole it seemed to me more serious than other absurds comedies of the style. Will Arnett is the star od the play although Chi McBride seemed OK to me. David Koechner always good but here not much of a role.

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EricS.

Dec 16, 2007

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.

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FordA.

Nov 16, 2006

Not the best idea for a film. Not by far. Also, poorly acted and the director should be lynched.

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