Hurt by the snub but galvanized into bringing his A-game, Hoagie recruits Callahan, Chilli and Sable for the ultimate power move: They’ll corner an unsuspecting Jerry on his big day back in their hometown of Spokane, Washington, and finally tag him. But by far the best player is ferociously competitive, never-been-tagged fitness guru Jerry (Renner, all slyness and swagger), who, we learn early on, has chosen not to invite the boys to his wedding it’s scheduled for May 31, and his fiancee, Susan ( Leslie Bibb), doesn’t want it overrun by a bunch of dudes playing grab-ass. The other members of the close-knit crew are dashing insurance exec Callahan (Hamm) recently divorced stoner Chilli ( Jake Johnson) and spacy, neurotic Sable (Buress). He’s backed by his wife, Anna ( Isla Fisher), who, because of a no-girls-allowed rule implemented long ago, can’t technically play but is the most aggressive tactician - a sort of expletive-spewing, overcaffeinated Lady Macbeth. For some, that may be enough.Earnest veterinarian Hoagie (Helms) is the keenest participant. To its credit, the cast and gags make for a fleeting night of fun. It has its funny and tender moments but nothing that will stick with viewers for long. Even a runtime of an hour and 40 minutes felt too long. Despite the movie's frenetic action and breezy pacing, it drags. Hannibal Buress does most of the heavy lifting in that department. The film also understands when to deliver a dose of comic relief as things become too intense. Subtlety isn't exactly this movie's strong suit. The game keeps us together." The line is a bit too blunt, but it's understandable. A character literally utters the words, "It's not just about playing tag. Unfortunately, they deliver this message in a tactless way. In another indication of the film's self-awareness, the filmmakers make clear that the game is more than a game. Each chase scene makes the taggers appear both heroic and appropriately ridiculous. It never passes up an opportunity to poke fun at itself. Taking this too seriously could have been disastrous, but fortunately the film is self-aware. The taggers are intense, even diabolical. This movie is jampacked with action, much of it intentionally over-the-top. Actually, his character in this movie is more impressive than his Hawkeye character in Avengers. Renner's escape sequences truly make him look like a superhero. When approached, he unveils his heightened senses and powers of observation via internal monologues that the film captures surprisingly well. Of course, Jerry hasn't remained untagged all these years for no reason. To get things started, Hoagie sets off on one of the best "getting the gang together" movie sequences I've seen in several years. Hoagie (Ed Helms) informs the guys that Jerry is retiring from the game, so this must be the year that they finally tag him. Each month of May the game resumes and the taggers take great lengths to avoid being "it." Despite the best efforts of the other four, Jerry (Jeremy Renner) has never been tagged. Five male friends have been playing the same game of tag for over 30 years, even as they have each moved on to different cities and their adult lives. Well, as long as you're okay with a movie that possesses zero lasting impact, little substance, and moral, umm, compromises. If you seek a fun and funny summer movie, look no further than Tag.
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