If you’re looking for a film that will have you laughing from start to finish, look no further because Identity Thief does that and much more.
The story revolves around a loving family including Dad Sandy (Jason Bateman) Mum Trish (Amanda Peet) and their two daughters living in the suburbs.
Big, bold and busty Diana (Melisa McCarthy) bursts on to the scene and shakes the foundations of this happy family. Sandy has to travel across America to sort out Diana in order to save his job, reputation and family’s wellbeing.
Also looking for Diana is a number of bounty hunters. Can Sandy find her in time and stop his world from being turned upside down?
Actor Review
Melissa McCarthy (Diana) may very well be a one trick pony, but the one trick she does is a good one. She had the audience crying with laughter and also manages to tug on the heart strings a number of times throughout the film. She was one awesome leading lady.
Jason Bateman (Sandy) basically does what he usually does in all his other films and television work. He sort of acts and is sort of funny but fails to do either very well. He was entertaining but I feel someone else could have done a better job and brought a little bit more life to the character.
Eric Stonestreet (Big Chuck) may only be a supporting character but man he makes an impact in the saucy scene with Diana and Sandy in a hotel room, look out for that one.
Best Bits
Without a doubt the fight scene between Diana and Sandy was one of, if not the best highlight of this film.
Sandy whacking Diana over the head with a guitar and Diana punching Sandy in the throat made tears stream down my face with laugher.
Another scene which was funny involved a hotel room, Diana, Sandy and Big Chuck, lots of alcohol is involved with some dodgy sexual positions. All that combined equals one massive laugh.