The Binge

This movie initially appears to be a mix of The Purge and Project X. All substances (including alcohol) are only legal for one night a year, and the main character wants to ask his lifelong crush, the principals daughter, to prom. Hijinks ensue.

This premise would have worked infinitely better if it centered around a major holiday weekend, like St Pattys day and just ditched this ridiculous premise of prohibition 364 days of the year. Other than the movie's title and the central even of the movie, the premise is not really explored or developed at all. Many locations are a bar, fully stocked with glass shooters, with PBR neon signs in the window, but drinking only occurs once a year? The limo driver is an obvious burnout taking advantage of the night yet it's his one night a year to do this? Moms drink wine exactly like the do most afternoons already. It was actually pretty fun to pick out these obvious situations throughout the movie.

On to the movie itself. It was absolutely hilarious. Vince Vaughn kills it whenever he is on screen. He is so funny that I was dying laughing at most of his scenes. Skylar was a pretty good main character. He has a lot of funny moments along with his best friend and their modern day Fogle (fake ids are wristbands to the party).

This movie has plenty of jokes, physical comedy and funny moments. Overall this movie is a forgettable coming of age film. If you already have Hulu I would keep this movie in mind and watch it one evening.

As a spoof, I think it works. It is silly but not over the top silly. It provides the brainless escapism that we need sometimes.

A movie for simpletons, by simpletons and this simpleton enjoyed it!

Vince Vaughn quietly works his way through the movie like Robin Hood, stealing from his co-stars and giving it to the audience. He is sensational.

The other key members of the cast deliver well. I did note that Skylar is well on his way to being type cast as he only seems to play one character.

There are definite low points in the film with some of the jokes simply tragic. These shortcomings are made up for by some top notch funny moments.

The Binge is an amusing movie that will deliver a laugh but it should have never delivered a sequel :)

I love this genre of movie and this offering is on par with other recent entrants..Project X, Booksmart, Good Boys, etc. Vince Vaughn is on point in his comedic roots. Skyler Gisondo delivers am elevation of his character from Santa Clarita Diet, and Eduardo Franco (from Booksmart) takes his opportunity to steal the spotlight. I was unfamiliar with Dexter Darden before this film, but he is the heart and soul of the film. Awesome spin and an original idea!!

Funny and goes down easy. Typical losers need to get to the party after high school story that has been done a million times. The movie does a good job of it though and is thoroughly enjoyable with a lot of laugh out loud moments and some unique takes on the premise.