Still Waiting…

Still Waiting…

Well, at least it was direct to video.

Somewhere in pre-production, this sequel to “Waiting…” completely went off the tracks. Where as the first movie went into the notion of ending up in a dead end job or making something out of your life, this movie is just about dog poop and camel toes, (though not enough). I could relate to the first movie. I am in a dead end job that pays me extremely well, but doesn’t make me happy. I related to Justin Long’s character. Yet, this new movie has none of those moments and relies on unfunny sight gags.

The direction is so bland and poorly done, and jokes run flat at every turn. Rob McKittrick, who was the screenwriter in this one, skillfully directed the first movie, Jeff Balis, the director on this movie, just completely screws it up. He has no business directing another film. It all seems odd because wasn’t he nearly fired from the production in "Project Greenlight"? McKittrick should have helmed this one too.

It looks like the TV version of Waiting filmed in the 90s.

While the acting isn’t that bad all around, there aren’t enough meaty emotional scenes us to really get to know the new characters in this movie. Most of the characters from the first movie are gone, with a few exceptions of extended cameos from some characters. However, they don’t stay long enough on the screen to make you long for the first movie either.

Subplots are set up and never paid off. There were some moments that could have been funny if they ran with it. And, the central storyline about the Manger getting his crew to reach 9 thousands by the end of the day doesn’t get enough screen time. And, it just fizzles out in the end with no payoff.

The movie is Un-rated, but is rather tame (and lame) compared to the first movie. You would think a direct to video movie would at least ratchet up the nudity, but it actually has less. And, “the penis” game is gone. If you don’t have anything else going for you at least show some nudity damn it.

Still Waiting doesn’t have the heart or interesting cast as Waiting. Don’t watch this movie and simply pop in Waiting and pretend it is a sequel.

Grade: D+

Notes

~Adam Carolla has a small, but funny role. He pretty much is playing a Man Show version of himself here.

~Andy Milonakis sucks again. I’m glad his role was reduced. He’s not funny.

~Vanessa Lengies is legal right? Am I doing my math correct here?

~Tania Raymonde (Ben’s daughter from LOST) is in this movie. I think she is a very a very attractive young lady. I kept anticipating the damn Smoke Monster to show up for a dinner, or at least Ben.