Hot Tub Time Machine

Three old friends and one nephew take a trip together after the apparent suicide attempt of one of them and after a drunken night in the hot tub find themselves back in the mid-80s with the chance to put their lives on a better track.

Hot Tub Time Machine boasts one of the best worst titles for a long time. The film itself has picked up generally positive reviews. Given that, I found it rather disappointing - maybe too much gross-out humour that didn't appeal so much. That said its not a bad film - its never less than watchable and the characters are engaging enough. It also has moments that really are funny - a running gag with one-armed bell-boy Crispin Glover works more than it doesn't and as the young nephew, Clark Duke gets some good lines. Of course, the films main plus point will always be John Cusack who is one of those actors who can make even a bad film watchable, and whilst you feel he never really pushes himself here, he still steals the whole movie.

Overall, its an unchallenging, entertaining watch, but if you want something with a bit more wit and intelligence, try something else. It's not even the best time-travel comedy of recent years, failing to live up to last year's ultra-low-budget FAQ about Time-Travel.

Summary - 6/10. Entertaining a fitfully funny, but nothing special.