Surprised at fellas who are complaining about John Cena's acting. The movie is funny and moved at a nice pace. The jokes are not very crude n ther is zero nudity.
258 Reviews
The red hair guy (photo) was funny.
Fella_shibby29 August 2021
A Fun Time
S_dot_M_dot1 September 2021
When Marcus (Lil Rel Howery) and Emily (Yvonne Orji) plan a romantic Mexican getaway, things get wild when they befriend Ron (John Cena) and Kyla (Meredith Hagner). What Marcus and Emily thought was just a vacation friendship, turns a real nightmare when Ron and Kyla turn up.
The main cast is the bright spot in this film. Howery and Cena complimented each other well and built a great relationship. Cena stole every scene he was in as the lovable lunk. Orji and Hagner also complimented each, and when the four came together, they were enjoyable to watch.
While the film is funny with some laugh out loud moments, it still felt formulaic. It follows a standard plot line with an insert joke here mentality. There are organic laughs that is a breath of fresh air, but you can see most coming from a mile away.
This is a perfect kick off your shoes and relax comedy. You're not getting anything new or ground breaking, but you're going to escape and laugh along the way. John Cena is turning into a scene stealer with every project he takes on. Watch this one with an open mind and not a critical eye and you'll have a great time.
The main cast is the bright spot in this film. Howery and Cena complimented each other well and built a great relationship. Cena stole every scene he was in as the lovable lunk. Orji and Hagner also complimented each, and when the four came together, they were enjoyable to watch.
While the film is funny with some laugh out loud moments, it still felt formulaic. It follows a standard plot line with an insert joke here mentality. There are organic laughs that is a breath of fresh air, but you can see most coming from a mile away.
This is a perfect kick off your shoes and relax comedy. You're not getting anything new or ground breaking, but you're going to escape and laugh along the way. John Cena is turning into a scene stealer with every project he takes on. Watch this one with an open mind and not a critical eye and you'll have a great time.
Good Stupid Humor Movie
alexjuergensbsa28 August 2021
This movie was better than I expected. Compared to the fact I've seen worse films in theaters, this free Hulu movie was great.
There are people hating on it but half say they couldn't watch any more or are people taking it way too seriously. If you didn't watch the entire thing you should be rating it.
Over, enjoyable film.
There are people hating on it but half say they couldn't watch any more or are people taking it way too seriously. If you didn't watch the entire thing you should be rating it.
Over, enjoyable film.
Genuinely funny...
paul_haakonsen28 August 2021
Well, this movie actually turned out to be a surprise. Yeah, initially I hadn't really expected much from it, as it was a comedy with John Cena in one of the leading roles. But I opted to watch the movie, and give it a fair chance.
Turns out that writers Tom Mullen, Tim Mullen and Clay Tarver actually managed to compile a story that was rather enjoyable. It was a solid mix of storytelling, character development and good old laughs. So yeah, "Vacation Friends" proved to be a rather wholesome and entertaining movie.
"Vacation Friends" is a feel-good comedy that is laced with some genuinely funny moments that supplement the storyline quite well.
The movie does have a good ensemble of casted actors and actresses. And I have to admit that John Cena does actually carry the movie quite well with his performance here, proving that he is more than just the generic action movie buff. I am not familiar with Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji or Meredith Hagner, but they definitely were nicely cast and put on good performances. And the on-screen chemistry between John Cena and Lil Rel Howery was just brilliant.
I was genuinely entertained by director Clay Tarv's 2021 comedy, and it is a movie that I can warmly recommend you sit down to watch if you're in for an evening of good old fashioned comedy.
My rating of "Vacation Friends" lands on a six out of ten stars.
Turns out that writers Tom Mullen, Tim Mullen and Clay Tarver actually managed to compile a story that was rather enjoyable. It was a solid mix of storytelling, character development and good old laughs. So yeah, "Vacation Friends" proved to be a rather wholesome and entertaining movie.
"Vacation Friends" is a feel-good comedy that is laced with some genuinely funny moments that supplement the storyline quite well.
The movie does have a good ensemble of casted actors and actresses. And I have to admit that John Cena does actually carry the movie quite well with his performance here, proving that he is more than just the generic action movie buff. I am not familiar with Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji or Meredith Hagner, but they definitely were nicely cast and put on good performances. And the on-screen chemistry between John Cena and Lil Rel Howery was just brilliant.
I was genuinely entertained by director Clay Tarv's 2021 comedy, and it is a movie that I can warmly recommend you sit down to watch if you're in for an evening of good old fashioned comedy.
My rating of "Vacation Friends" lands on a six out of ten stars.
Just learn to float
mklarsen-5189527 August 2021
Not a bad movie at all. Just relax, don't take it seriously and learn to laugh. It has some great pieces and funny moments. It won't win an oscar but the dichotomy between Marcus being so serious and Ron being so casual is great :)
Fun watch!
maddyschiappa7 September 2021
Fun to watch
archetypegrice30 August 2021
a good surprise
nouyrigatantoine29 August 2021
The Summer of Cena continues
cardsrock28 August 2021
After increasingly better roles in F9 and The Suicide Squad this summer, John Cena closes out his epic summer with his best performance yet.
He is by far the highlight of the film and does the best he can with a subpar script. The rest of the cast is not really outstanding and the story is quite predictable. Also, the main actor is playing discount Kevin Hart and it was not enjoyable.
The premise isn't the worst, but they just play it as safely as possible. Cena's shenanigans are fun though. This isn't the best or the worst comedy of the year. There are some decent laughs, but just don't go in with too high of expectations.
He is by far the highlight of the film and does the best he can with a subpar script. The rest of the cast is not really outstanding and the story is quite predictable. Also, the main actor is playing discount Kevin Hart and it was not enjoyable.
The premise isn't the worst, but they just play it as safely as possible. Cena's shenanigans are fun though. This isn't the best or the worst comedy of the year. There are some decent laughs, but just don't go in with too high of expectations.
I laughed much more than I was expecting.
deloudelouvain16 October 2021
For some reason when I saw John Cena's name appearing I wasn't too excited about watching this movie. Wrestling characters are to me, fake and very annoying to watch but I have to give it to him as I thought he was very funny as an actor. As was the rest of the cast in Vacation Friends. I laughed a lot with this comedy and I wasn't even baked so maybe the next time I'll rewatch this little gem I will get stoned first to have the ultimate experience. The story is simple, easy to follow, and has some really good moments of comedy. Maybe it's not for everyone but that's always the case with comedies as everybody has a different taste of humor. In my case, Vacation Friends is just the right kind of humor that I needed and enjoyed.
This is a nice addition to the comedy genre that's entertaining but a step below the Hangovers of the world
kevin_robbins11 September 2021
Vacation Friends (2021) is a movie my wife and I watched on Hulu. The storyline follows a conservative couple who run into an over the top party animals couple that are hardcore into drugs, alcohol and the eccentric. Due to a series of unfortunate circumstances they have to be together for vacation and have the most amazing time but the conservative couple wants to lose touch with them forever and forget they ever met. When the conservative couple start planning their wedding activities their party animal vacation friends arrive and threaten to ruin the entire event...or make it more fun than they could ever imagine. This movie is directed by Clay Tarver (Silicon Valley) and stars Lil Rel Howery (Get Out), Yvonne Orji (Insecure), John Cena (Trainwreck), Meredith Hagner (Hits) and Lynn Whitfield (Eves Bayou). The storyline for this is absolutely crazy, random and unpredictable. The comedic content goes back and forth from hilarious to awkward but definitely has a nice amount of laugh out loud moments. The cast is perfectly selected and really make the comedic content work. Overall this is a nice addition to the comedy genre that's entertaining but a step below the Hangovers of the world. I'd score this a 6.5-7/10 and recommend seeing it once.
Leave your brain at home and float
baani-3944218 September 2022
The movie delivers what it's supposed to. Its some lighthearted, low brow, lowest common denominator humour, thats good if that's what you're in the mood for. The pace is fast, em slapstick lines keep coming, the visuals are pleasing due to the high production bright colours and fancy islands, and the actors are high energy and charming enough. If you go in expecting something intellectual, you'll be the fool methinks but if the idea is to just relax and lay back with some chips n dip and a large tumbler of iced coffee on a sunday afternoon, like I did, it does exactly the job it's supposed to. This movie isn't a soulmate by any means, it's a one time, fun, high energy, VACATION FRIEND. So float on, as John Cena says, and enjoy the vacay.
Better than expected
bgmagic221 September 2021
It Does Its Job
ryanwesthamfan2 September 2021
The Good- I liked the concept of this film about meeting two crazy people of holiday and not wanting to bring them into your everyday lives. It's something everyone can relate to I'm sure. The comedic timing in here is great from the secondary couple. John Cena is perfect for this role.
The Bad- Now this isn't a film I'd recommend all that much. If your in the mood for some dumb comedy then yes this is one I'd probably recommend but there are better comedies out there that are a lot funnier and send a better message. There wasn't a lot of issues I had with this film. There just isn't a lot of great things about it either.
Overall Thoughts- 'Vacation Friends' features enough laughs to keep viewers engaged. However the comedy doesn't 100% land but there is enough chemistry between the cast. Overall I'm going to give 'Vacation Friends' a 6/10.
The Bad- Now this isn't a film I'd recommend all that much. If your in the mood for some dumb comedy then yes this is one I'd probably recommend but there are better comedies out there that are a lot funnier and send a better message. There wasn't a lot of issues I had with this film. There just isn't a lot of great things about it either.
Overall Thoughts- 'Vacation Friends' features enough laughs to keep viewers engaged. However the comedy doesn't 100% land but there is enough chemistry between the cast. Overall I'm going to give 'Vacation Friends' a 6/10.
Like a holiday you know you enjoyed but can't really remember.
Pjtaylor-96-13804411 September 2021
'Vacation Friends (2021)' is a surprisingly good, if by-the-numbers, comedy starring Lil Rel Howery, John Cena, Yvonne Orji and Meredith Hagner. It focuses on a couple who go to Mexico for a high-calibre holiday and get engaged in the lobby because their expensive, decked-out suite has flooded due to the upstairs neighbours overfilling their hot tub. Those neighbours learn of the situation and offer to host the couple for the duration of their holiday, working their way into their lives and pretty much forcing their care-free attitude upon them. The first half of the flick is, essentially, just a series of skits showing the four new friends partying hard and getting to know one another. The second then takes things back stateside and reunites the foursome at the engaged couple's fancy, country club wedding, where the vacation friends' previously mentioned care-free attitude causes some tension with the rather conservative and judgemental family members in attendance. The flick is entertaining enough for what it is. It hits every beat you expect it to, but its cast are likeable enough that you don't really mind how predictable it is. It's usually enjoyable just to watch the focal foursome interact with one another; the affair is always rather affable. It isn't hilarious, but it has its fair share of humorous moments and does provoke laughter on a few occasions. It isn't great, but it's good enough. Though it's not something you'll likely remember for very long, it's a relatively fun and lighthearted way to pass an evening. 6/10.
The classic comedy recipe
rcjordan-031516 September 2021
Just a funny movie for all. I don't like John cena unless he's in a comedy movie (so far). I'll give him some more opportunities, but haven't liked any of his action movies. Any comedy films I've seen him in were funny. LiL Rell is hilarious in this, (IMO) and goes all in for plenty of great laughs. While Cena and his "wife" (Meredith Hagner ) steal most scenes, lil Rell and his "wife" actor (Yvonne Orji) are a very funny pair . This movie has been done plenty of times, it's a classic scenario for a comedy ,Many others have tried & failed. This one definitely passes the test, with jokes that land and the actors thrived in the hilariously awkward scenarios that they get thrown into. It's a comedy Win for me .
Decent hangover film.
barriemurray-425136 September 2021
Distracting
omarcantbestopped7 September 2021
A genuine hilarious movie
studioginger29 August 2021
Well done to all the cast, what a hilarious movie, I haven't been laughing so much for quite some time.
The movie takes you through all the stereotypes worries that we all get and destroy them one by one in such funny and clever way.
A movie definitely worth to be watched.
The movie takes you through all the stereotypes worries that we all get and destroy them one by one in such funny and clever way.
A movie definitely worth to be watched.
Not that original but quite funny
calicut11028 August 2021
Haven't we seen this before
jnbc-782298 September 2021
I feel like Hollywood is running out of ideas. This was the same old story and not as funny as the last one. A well-to-do couple meets a couple with no self awarness on vacation and while I had high hopes, I found nothing funny about this movie. The ridiculousness continues as they return home and are reunited. It was obvious that the movie wanted to cast the Rock and Kevin Hart. And also follow the very popular woke recipe of making white people the look like total buffoons. It's really hard to do a good comedy that reaches a broad audience. This one missed the mark.
Good time
chaakar28 August 2021
I agree with most here, not the best thing i've ever seen or going to win any awards, but don't take it serious and it's a really fun movie.
I have to say, was a bit ambivalent about John Cena in the past, but he's absolutely killed it in Suicide Squad, and now this -- very much enjoyed both films!
I have to say, was a bit ambivalent about John Cena in the past, but he's absolutely killed it in Suicide Squad, and now this -- very much enjoyed both films!
Honestly kinda funny
RobTheWatcher3 September 2021
Seriously: you will laugh a lot
Erick_Till24 September 2021
I saw the trailer and wasn't too excited to see it.
So I read some positive reviews and decided to take a risk. I really enjoyed the movie, especially John Cena's performance, that I didn't think could be so funny. Obviously it's not an Oscar-winning movie, but it's very well directed and acted. As someone suggested, it's a good idea to book some cold beers and snacks, as the trip is long and fun.
So I read some positive reviews and decided to take a risk. I really enjoyed the movie, especially John Cena's performance, that I didn't think could be so funny. Obviously it's not an Oscar-winning movie, but it's very well directed and acted. As someone suggested, it's a good idea to book some cold beers and snacks, as the trip is long and fun.
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