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So by most indications, the new Vacation movie will only serve to crush your childhood if you grew up loving the Griswold clan. That's a shame. But since we probably won't be able to count on a new Christmas classic from Rusty and family, how about trying this one on for size? The trailer cutely points out that The Night Before is from the team that brought us Neighbors and "almost" brought us The Interview, so it should be pretty clear what brand of comedy is on offer here—especially since it’s a holiday comedy with a red-band label. Seth Rogen stars alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anthony Mackie as a trio of best friends who have spent the last 14 Christmases together. But as time has marched on and everyone has grown up (sort of), they've decided the upcoming holiday will be their final one together. So, naturally, they're going to get hammered and do 'shrooms and snort coke and hit up a Christmas party with Miley Cyrus! The great thing about Seth Rogen-style comedies is that they often have a warm heart at the center of all the dorm humor, which makes you feel pretty OK about laughing at things like farting on your roommate's pillow and intellectually-induced erections. It's a good mix, and so is this cast! Jillian Bell, Lizzy Caplan, Mindy Kaling, Michael Shannon, and, yes, Miley Cyrus also show up at various points, and that sounds like a festive nog recipe we can really get down with.
Pause at: 0:50 for idea baby gifts. A bad trip at 1:39 and 1:42. For real at 2:01. Good parenting at 2:08.
Song: Kanye West, "Runaway" and Miley Cyrus, "Wrecking Ball"
Essential Quote: "I think the cocaine and the mushrooms are reacting... poorly!" Isaac (Rogen)
