Let's Go to Prison
Universal Pictures | Release Date: November 17, 2006 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
27
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
3
Negative:
9
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TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
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. Read full review
30
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
Let's Go to Prison ultimately feels as long as a stint in the big house. Read full review
30
Chicago ReaderJ.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
25
The A.V. ClubAaron Burgess
Prison makes its 84-minute running time feel like a five-year sentence with no chance for parole. Read full review
25
Entertainment WeeklyGregory Kirshling
Nearly laughless. Read full review
12
New York PostKyle Smith
A comedy that locks up Will Arnett's talent and throws away the key. Read full review
12
Boston GlobeTy Burr
It's a remarkably laugh-free comedy that takes on a dark subject and skitters along its surface. Read full review
12
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Jennie Punter
It makes "Little Man," "Scary Movie 3" and "Beerfest" look like comic masterpieces. Read full review
0
Austin ChronicleMarc 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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