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Let's Go to Prison, 2006

Let's Go to Prison

English

USA

Rating:5.8
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Profile of Let's Go to Prison

Let's Go to Prison can be described as humorous, offbeat, and witty. The plot revolves around criminal's revenge, a "fish out of water", and partners. Its comic aspect comes from grossout humor. Let's Go to Prison's main genre is comedy. In terms of style, it includes a voice over. In approach, it is not serious and realistic. Let's Go to Prison is located in Illinois. It takes place in contemporary times. It is based on a book. Let's Go to Prison is well suited for teens. Note that it involves drugs/alcohol, sexual content, and profanity.

Summary of Let's Go to Prison

Dax Shepard (EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH) stars in this prison comedy as John Lyshitski, a lifelong petty criminal who is all too familiar with the criminal justice system. For Lyshitski, prison is a second home where he knows all the rules and runs the show. After being released from his most recent jail stay, Lyshitski decides it's time to avenge the man responsible for it all. But to his horror, Lyshitski learns he's been freed just moments after the death of his nemesis, Judge Biederman. Needing someone to take out his grudge on, Lyshitski sets his sights on the judge's son, Nelson Biederman IV (Will Arnett). A well-groomed, high-powered executive who verges on uptight, Biederman looks like he wouldn't make it through one night in a jail cell. But as the result of Lyshitski's tricky maneuvers, Biederman finds himself sentenced to several years in a penitentiary that would intimidate even a seasoned criminal. Proving just how far he'll go for revenge, Lyshitski also gets himself arrested so that he can make his target's life a living hell.

LET'S GO TO PRISON is what you'd expect from a prison comedy. Beyond the usual rape jokes and fist fights, the film finds humor in jail cell decoration, toilet wine, and unlikely bonds between inmates. Dax Shepard shows off a slightly different side than he has in other films, and though not nearly as impressive here as on ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, Will Arnett is likeable enough. Chi McBride delivers some laughs as Barry, a teddy bear of a man who is after Biederman's heart (and backside) in several shower scenes. While LET'S GO TO PRISON may be set to stand in the long shadow cast by other Odenkirk works such as MELVIN GOES TO DINNER and MR. SHOW, the director does manage to deliver a light look at the usually dismal world of the incarcerated.

Details

Language: English
Country: USA
Release date: 17 November 2006
Runtime: 84 min

Cast and Crew

Bob Odenkirk as Duane in Let's Go to Prison
Bob Odenkirk

as Duane

Dax Shepard as John Lyshitski in Let's Go to Prison
Dax Shepard

as John Lyshitski

Will Arnett as Nelson Biederman IV in Let's Go to Prison
Will Arnett

as Nelson Biederman IV

Photos

Will Arnett in Let's Go to Prison (2006)
Will Arnett in Let's Go to Prison (2006)
Chi McBride in Let's Go to Prison (2006)
Chi McBride in Let's Go to Prison (2006)
Dax Shepard in Let's Go to Prison (2006)
Dax Shepard in Let's Go to Prison (2006)
Will Arnett in Let's Go to Prison (2006)
Will Arnett in Let's Go to Prison (2006)
Will Arnett in Let's Go to Prison (2006)
Will Arnett in Let's Go to Prison (2006)
Director Bob Odenkirk on the set of Let's Go to Prison (2006)
Director Bob Odenkirk on the set of Let's Go to Prison (2006)

Clips

Let's Go to Prison
Let's Go to Prison: Official Trailer
Let's Go to Prison
Let's Go to Prison: Leonard Tells Nelson About His Father
Let's Go to Prison
Let's Go to Prison: Official Trailer
Let's Go to Prison
Let's Go to Prison: Official Trailer

Critics Reviews

The Hollywood Reporter
Let's Go to Prison ultimately feels as long as a stint in the big house.
TV Guide
The sad thing is that Arnett, Shepard and McBride quickly establish a loose, easy camaraderie that's a real pleasure to watch. The shame is that they're working with such unrewarding material.

Users Reviews

This Movie doesn't make sense at all
I watched this movie until the end just to see if everything makes sense after all... but it didn't.
Just a relaxed comedy
For me, this film just works, it has a smart sense of humour and is wonderfully silly at the same time. The plot is laid out quickly, so you can enjoy the actual 'prison movie'-part of the film longer. The ending does not make a lot of sense, but...
Likely to see
Not for me

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