Mike and Matt hilariously butcher Benedict Cumberbatch's name while introducing the dark comedy 'The Roses'.
The episode opens with hosts Mike and Matt introducing their review of 'The Roses', a rated R film directed by Jay Roach. They humorously mispronounce Benedict Cumberbatch's name and list the cast, including Olivia Colman, Kate McKinnon, and Andy Samberg. Matt expresses his love for the movie, giving it five out of five cookies, while Mike finds the dialogue enjoyable but the pacing slow. Matt prefers this version over the original 'War of the Roses', which he found too dark and mean. The hosts then shift to promoting a giveaway for the new 'Naked Gun' movie, starring Liam Neeson, and read a promotional script. They discuss Leslie Nielsen's age during the original films and confusion between Neeson and Nielsen. Returning to 'The Roses', Mike feels the trailer set wrong expectations, and they debate the film's pacing and comedic elements. Specific scenes are mentioned, like a character being locked in a room with Napalm Death music and a whale rescue subplot. The hosts critique the costuming of Olivia Colman's character and discuss modern touches like AI and social media. They compare the film's cruelty to the original's infamous dog pate scene. Ratings are given: Mike awards three reels, Matt gives three and a half, and an unnamed participant gives four. The episode concludes with a preview of next week's review of 'Spinal Tap 2', featuring a star-studded cast, and instructions for the giveaway contest.
