The film’s attempts at humor don't quite land as they should, sharing a common problem with numerous recent comedies—an excessive dependence on exaggerated and nonsensical gags.

People will go to extreme lengths for love, but taking $17 million feels like an overreaction. This movie brought 'Pain & Gain' to mind, except it’s based on true events and aims for comedy. Beyond that shared element, they don’t really have much in common. I had high hopes after ‘The Hangover,’ but Zack’s projects often fall short of their potential. It isn’t the film he needed to revitalize his career, though I …