It got many merits. On the top of them is the writing. They did so many funny details to an extent tells you that they took so much time of hard working. Choosing the formula of underachievers-go-achievers is yes corny, but at least it was well served with droll characters, clear story lines and fair endings. And it's a rare time for a comedy to parody while keeping a "story" going on vivaciously as well, since most – let's be realistic and say all – the parodies lately got no story, or laughs either ! I loved many ironies, many situations, and some lines. Generally the performances were as good as the written material. And the directing managed to make catchy image and breathless pace. It's wonderful how this movie achieves its goods together as a comedy, parody, and – somehow – a movie about underachievers.The shortcomings aren't a lot. Their most dangerous one is – ironically – the lead actor (David Koechner). That guy can be fun and bearable for a supporting roles, such as the one he did nicely in (Anchorman The Legend of Ron Burgundy – 2004). But he can't be watched for more time, as for a whole movie ! He's not that charismatic I guess, and sometime he's too annoying for his own good. (Brooke Nevin), as his daughter, was absolute silly, and no sexy, being a classic example for miscasting. The matter of the lead being a fugitive wasn't solved or utilized till the very end, most probably it was forgotten. And the rude sexual humor was just too much in a boring unfunny way; as if comedy is about nothing but sex. The gay remarks, the double meaning lines, and the members' jokes were endless, going on and on loosely, untidily, and crowdedly.It's watchable, enjoyable, and a bit gross. It succeeds on some levels, having a large amount of laughs. Definitely it has a sense of smartness; which's something happens accidentally nowadays. To understand why connect between the next : most of the disastrous parodies lately weren't screened for critics; so, if the producers saw it coming; how they green-lighted it in the first place ?! And knowing that (The Comebacks) wasn't too, then you must admit that those producers are the main reason of idiocy in today's Hollywood !

If it would of had Jack Black listed as the leading actor I would of stayed away from this movie right away. It actually makes some of his movies look good compared to this movie.This movie should of been filmed as a cartoon for ages 3-8 and it would of been a lot better. It is nothing but a bunch of the stupidest skits from other movies put together to make one big mess.The movie looks like it was shot in about one day with no thought at all behind it. There's a few times where it looks like maybe there's gonna be a turning point and the movie well actually have plot to the movie or at least a storyline would develop but the stupid skits inserted just ruin the whole movie.

Yes, everyone loves the Scary Movies and Hot Shots, but spoof films have really gotten out of hand. With disasters like Epic Movie, Date Movie, Superhero Movie, etc, is there really anything left to be spoofed? Sure, I'm a guy who likes stupid comedies with bathroom humor, crotch kicks and all that stuff, but those movies just abuse it. Enter The Comebacks, a stupid, yet entertaining, take on the inspirational sports flick.David Koechner (best known as Champ Kind from Anchorman) finally gets a well deserved lead role and makes the most of it. Sure, all he does is act like a complete moron, but that's what Koechner does best. He just simply looks like he's having fun being a complete moron. Carl Weathers, a veteran of the Rocky films, lends a small supporting hand. There are some funny cameos by folks such as Dennis Rodman and Frank Caliendo. Some of the films spoofed successfully include Friday Night Lights, Remember the Titans, Rudy, Rocky and Coach Carter. Some sad spoof attempts are made at films such as Radio and Stick It. On the other hand, those who watch ESPN will like seeing sports issues spoofed such as the Duke lacrosse scandal, and Terrell Owens.So, if you're the type of person who's willing to laugh at stupid things...enjoy! If not, just skip and save everyone the complaining.

When I first saw the previews for this movie on TV I thought that this could be a funny movie. I was wrong. All though I am not totally against movies that make fun of others. Some are actually funny such as the first scary movie. This was one of many that have been made as of late that are not. The humor in this film was anything but funny and was rather dull.I feel the one of the biggest problems is that they poked fun at to many movies such as Varsity Blues, Friday Night Lights, Stick it, etc. And if you are anything like me you try to pick out each movie instead of paying attention to whats going on in this one. Even the adult humor in this movie was dry. Do yourself a favor and save you money and time and rent don't rent this movie