Now streaming on: Hot Tub Time Machine may sound almost by definition like a bad comedy. I mean, how good can a movie named Hot Tub Time Machine possibly be? Yes? That s not what I thought. I saw the stand-up display in a movie lobby and perked up. With a title like that, the filmmakers aren t lacking in confidence. There was also the item of John Cusack in the lead. As a general rule, he isn t found in bad films.
I wasn t disappointed. This is a step or two below The Hangover, but occupying similar turf. It s another guy picture, which is like a buddy picture, except usually without cops. The guys bond, they seek to relive their misspent youth, there are women and even wives around, but they re strictly in supporting roles.