Tag

Name: Tag
Genre: Comedy
Released: June 15, 2018
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 56
Cast: Annabelle Wallis, Braxton Alexander, Brian Dennehy, Ed Helms, Hannibal Buress

2018

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: June 15, 2018 | R

Starring: Annabelle Wallis, Braxton Alexander, Brian Dennehy, Ed Helms, Hannibal Buress, Isla Fisher, Jake M. Johnson, Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm, Leslie Bibb, LilRel Howery, Nora Dunn, Rashida Jones, Steve Berg

Summary: For one month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running in a no-holds-barred game of tag they’ve been playing since the first grade—risking their necks, their jobs and their relationships to take each other down with the battle cry “You’re It!” This year, the game coincides with the wedding of their onlyFor one month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running in a no-holds-barred game of tag they’ve been playing since the first grade—risking their necks, their jobs and their relationships to take each other down with the battle cry “You’re It!” This year, the game coincides with the wedding of their only undefeated player, which should finally make him an easy target. But he knows they’re coming…and he’s ready. Based on a true story, Tag shows how far some guys will go to be the last man standing.… Expand

Director: Jeff Tomsic

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 100 min

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Chris Nashawaty

Jun 14, 2018

It’s a ridiculously raunchy and very, very sweet comedy about staying connected to the most important people in your life. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

Jun 13, 2018

A hilariously silly comedy based on an absurd true story. Read full review

Tom Russo

Jun 13, 2018

What’s most unexpectedly gratifying is how much energy veteran standup director Jeff Tomsic and his splashy cast pour into ensuring that this is legit entertainment, packed with gonzo wit and even some sentiment. Read full review

Bilge Ebiri

Jun 14, 2018

No matter how much they remind us that this is all based on a true story, at heart Tag is still a dumb, goofy Hollywood comedy with big stars running around making glorious asses of themselves. It’d be a pretty good one, too, were it not so afraid to embrace its essence. Read full review

Moira Macdonald

Jun 14, 2018

The cast is a likable bunch, and I can see how Tag might go down nicely with a couple of beers beforehand; it’s definitely funny in spots, in a we’re-making-this-up-as-we-go-along sort of way. Read full review

Jon Frosch

Jun 14, 2018

Tag is neither bad nor good, but rather, despite its out-there story, almost numbingly ordinary: an easy, breezy action-com that’s sometimes amusing but rarely funny, competent rather than inspired. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Jun 14, 2018

Tag isn’t interesting at all, but its failure is. It’s the kind of movie that makes the viewer ask questions, such as, why isn’t this working? Why is this bombing? Why is this dying the death? Why am I shifting in my seat just to stay conscious? The movie seems like it should be funny, but it’s not, so why? Read full review

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Weedran

Jul 26, 2018

TAG is great movie with lots of fun and will make you watch it again,all characters are introduced in a great way,and ending is made in such a way that will leave you in happy feeling even thou its a little bit sad

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MovieNights

Dec 5, 2018

Funny and fun movie that makes us remember that we should never forget to keep playing even as adults. An odd main cast group and writing leads to some kind of weird and awkward moments which kind of holds this movie back a bit. I would recommend this one. Some really funny moments and aFunny and fun movie that makes us remember that we should never forget to keep playing even as adults. An odd main cast group and writing leads to some kind of weird and awkward moments which kind of holds this movie back a bit. I would recommend this one. Some really funny moments and a generally overall fun movie that surprised me as it had surpassed my expectations. I also really enjoyed the ending credits too where they got actual footage of the real life guys that this movie was based on playing tag themselves, very cool. I also would really like to say, Hannibal Buress really needs to start doing more movies. Love the guy.… Expand

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ukrScorpion

Sep 11, 2018

Good film
Film have a soul
Many good moments comedy and drama
where to laugh and eat where to cry
Thanks for this film

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Dufreshest

Jun 28, 2018

Tag Review: You're it.

Cinematography: 6.397/10 Tag has a good flow though has a few awkward-camera-dragging-still moments in the mall and forest scenes. Costume Design: 7.347/10 There's nothing too out of the ordinary about anyone's attire for each of their circumstances though attire isTag Review: You're it.

Cinematography: 6.397/10 Tag has a good flow though has a few awkward-camera-dragging-still moments in the mall and forest scenes.

Costume Design: 7.347/10 There's nothing too out of the ordinary about anyone's attire for each of their circumstances though attire is a reference point which progresses the story.

Film Editing: 7.129/10 The forest and mall scenes are important in bringing the audience closer to the extent of the developing relationships on display. Yet, moments in the scenes feel awkward - not in a disturbing way, but - more so in a visually-stubbing way.

Make-up and Hairstyling: 4.312/10 There's nothing too extravagant going on which is surprising since celebratory weddings tend to focus heavily on décor, fashion, location, organization, styling details, etc. Tag focuses heavily on the developing relationships on display between all participants of the game.

Sound Editing: 8.392/10 Tag has a lot of throwback songs set at the right moments that distract from the film in a good way though heightens my enjoyment of the film. Yes, I do open and use Shazam a few times during the film.

Visual Effects: - /10 Okay, I'm going with not applicable here.

Story: 7.821/10 The true story as the basis of the film Tag is interesting though in connection with the film is a bit confusing since there seems to be a much larger group of participants in reality. The film's story is jagged and tricky which seems to be intentional with the flow of the story especially towards the film's conclusion. I'm glad the film put light on the actual story and the importance of playing.

Acting: 7.332/10 Is it weird that a lot of these actors in scenes of anger, cunning, frustration, and malice are most provoking and ground the film well? Perhaps any playful atmosphere being taken over by extreme seriousness may experience an extreme grounding? The acting seems flitty due to the fact that each character has their own storyline developing - to a more minor or greater extent, in comparison- though all roads lead to ideas focusing most heavily on adulthood, friendship, and play - the styles of acting vary so much along the way - for better or for worse.
Personal: I really watch Tag because I remember being very lanky, skinny, and slow in elementary school. I began playing a lot of variations of tag and became one of the fastest in my class. It might not seem like a big deal to you but experiences during my youth contribute to my life in a myriad of ways.

Overall: 6.961/10

-K.D.

If you're into Poetry and other bits of creativity, check out my Instagram: @Dufreshest.… Expand

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LamontRaymond

Jun 15, 2018

Hannibal Buriss is clearly the funniest actor in this movie, though Isla Fisher is a close second. I would have actually preferred to see a documentary on the real group of dudes on whom the movie is based. The movie doesn't have enough substance to it. It's FAR from being in WeddingHannibal Buriss is clearly the funniest actor in this movie, though Isla Fisher is a close second. I would have actually preferred to see a documentary on the real group of dudes on whom the movie is based. The movie doesn't have enough substance to it. It's FAR from being in Wedding Crashers territory. But yes, you'll laugh and probably have a good time with it.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Jul 10, 2018

A gag that got out of control. Personally I think it would have been a good comic short film but a full feature film? what the **** were they thinking?

The faults of the film are shown very quickly and it's evident that the simplicity of the story is unable to keep things in place for suchA gag that got out of control. Personally I think it would have been a good comic short film but a full feature film? what the **** were they thinking?

The faults of the film are shown very quickly and it's evident that the simplicity of the story is unable to keep things in place for such a long time yet the film ultimately works enough because of the cast. It's like what happened with Game Night, not the greatest comedy but the actors were great and funny, even though I think Game Night was better.

Tag is simple comedy, a real unpretentious and brainless comedy and for that reason I admire it a bit, but at this point of the game that's no longer enough and it hasn't been enough for a long, long time.

I watch 90% of all my films alone but I've gotta say this one is fine enough to watch it on a weekend with friends.

It's as forgettable as you can get but at least the laughs are genuine.… Expand

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Markini

Feb 13, 2019

I would rather gouge my eyes out than watch this movie again. The entire plot is about grown ass men playing tag. That's it. It gets even more stupid from there. A documentary about the men this is based off would have been a better choice.

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