I’m typically not fond of Will Ferrell, particularly when he's carrying a movie; I often find his performances grating and exaggerated, seeming to solicit laughs rather than earning them. Still, there’s nearly always an exception—usually when he’s in a smaller part, like in *Old School*, but this time it appears as a central character. It looks like director Marc Forster kept him under control, and the result i…

It's an interesting concept, but ultimately the film feels somewhat dull. What stands out most are the actors’ solid portrayals; Ferrell, in particular, delivers a notably unexpected performance.