So bad we couldn't finish it. I mean Kristen Wiig is funny but the middle aged spinster routine from the mid west gets old very very fast. I was struggling to see who the movie was aimed at. It played out like "dispicable me" yet it had adult themes so I fail to see what the audience was. The writing showed promise at the beginning but then seems to be a musical out of no where which does not save the film at all.

Full disclosure - I am a huge Kristen Wiig fan. I've loved her in comedies such as The Skeleton Twins and dramas such as Welcome to Me (both very, very underrated). I also thought that Bridesmaids was waaaaaaaay overrated.

I hated this movie. This is another classic case of a movie having a fairly high Rotten Tomatoes rating (80% at the time of this review) but that number not telling the real story. The comments in the reviews are pretty universal - there's some good stuff in here but there is also a lot wrong with it. The odd thing about this movie is that it is essentially a parody of other parodies. And I loved those parodies - Austin Powers, Airplane, etc. This film felt like one long SNL skit where they just threw stuff up against the wall hoping it would stick. By the end it felt like a bad 70's spy movie where the cheese was heavy and you're just hoping for the ending.

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Serotonin levels are going through the roof. Completely wacky and out there but it’s something the world really needs right now and somehow it just.. works? It keeps you invested throughout despite the crazy story it’s got going on. This would’ve been amazing to see at the cinema but I’m so glad I didn’t have to wait another goodness knows how long to finally see it. Finally, 3 words. Jamie. Dornan. Seagulls. This scene alone is worth the rental price. Do it if only to see that part, you won’t regret it

I really got my shimmer back after watching this film. It’s unashamedly silly but the perfect kind of camp comedy. Please go on vacation again Barb and Star.

It's a great movie if you give it a chance, don't be a moron, it's a great movie.

Time spent with Barb and Star is not time wasted. Two very funny actresses bring these delightful characters to life, and the film as a whole is enjoyably silly. More please.

A really nice movie where you don’t need to think and there is no mention of covid

Kind of a thematic sequel to Austin powers but with old ladies

An unexpected screenplay from the beginning to the end. Even with some fails in the production aspects, the movie is very entertaining and is perfect to unwind.

Hilariously absurd. Had the same feel as a parody movie almost, although I have no idea what it would be parodying. Regardless, it was surprisingly fun with more than a couple laugh out loud moments.

I'm sooooooo excited to finally watch this :)

If you are looking for a completely silly movie, then, look no further. If you need a giggle or a sudden explosive laugh, it’s here. Absurd, preposterous, farcical, ludicrous. It’s therapeutic. I needed it so I give this film a 7 (cathartic) out of 10. [Comedy]

Its like spy kids with 40 year old ladies! Stupid funny and definitely watchable. The movie does drag a bit towards the third act.

:smile: simple good old fun! it is so silly that i loved it! :heart_exclamation:

Probably the stupidest movie I've ever seen.

There are some really funny parts in between the mess. It's totally watchable though. I would just bring some edibles beforehand.

I’m shocked that 3 whole people liked this film enough to post a comment. Shocked. This was the definition of rubbish. My opinion

Some parts are very funny. Some parts they thought were very funny but are misses. It's just an ok comedy. I wouldn't say don't watch it, but I also wouldn't recommend it.

3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar’:

1. I didn’t want it to end.

2. Part _Austin Powers_. Part _Romy and Michele_. Pure sunshine.

3. It was ABSOLUTELY ridiculous — but somehow, some way, it worked so well. Loads of humor and heart. The perfect tonic after the past year. It makes me miss going to the movies even more.

Bonus Thought: I cannot WAIT to go on vacation again.