Zachary David Alexander Efron was born October 18, 1987 in San Luis Obispo, California, to Starla Baskett, a secretary, and David Efron, an electrical engineer. Jason and Shadia kiss, and he gets on the bus with her, while David and Dick, previously estranged, reconnect. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. [8][9] Prior to De Niro's casting, Jeff Bridges and Michael Douglas were considered for the starring role. Jason Kelly, the grandson of Dick Kelly, loses his grandmother about two weeks before his wedding to Meredith. He, Dick, and Pam, with David (Dick's son and Jason's father), use Pam's ice cream truck to catch up with the bus that Shadia is on as she is leaving. Julianne Hough, 26, and Zac Efron, 27, got back to work this week, filming their new feature Dirty Grandpa in Atlanta, Georgia. On October 29, 2015, Lionsgate released the film's first poster and trailer. Three best friends find themselves where we've all been - at that confusing moment in every dating relationship when you have to decide "So...where is this going?". The film's script was featured in the 2011 edition of the Black List, an annual listing of well received but unproduced scripts in circulation. Dirty Grandpa (2016) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The two go to a golf course, where Dick flirts with two women. After he reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage. "[38], Mark Kermode, on his BBC Radio 5 Live show, said, "after Dirty Grandpa I did feel genuinely unclean, I wanted to go and have a shower, because it's just so revolting. But he doesn’t look quite as cocky as usual, this time. [30] Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter said that even though humor is subjective "It can be definitively stated that Dirty Grandpa is utterly unfunny." The surname "Efron", which is Hebrew and a Biblical place name, comes from Zac's Polish Jewish paternal grandfather. Zac Efron’s grandfather is the “Original Efron,” the actor says, but he’s also the original Zac Efron superfan. John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear, Ted or his girlfriend, Lori. The film was directed by Dan Mazer and written by John Phillips. Directed by Lee Daniels. The film was directed by Dan Mazer and written by John Phillips. [31] Nick Schager of Variety wrote: "This contemptible fiasco is not only comfortable courting laughs through ugly mockery of minorities, but also doesn’t even have the courage of its own crass-as-I-wannabe convictions. Dan Mazer, producer van o.a. A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate. [27] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale. ", "Jeff Bridges And Michael Douglas Up For Comedy Dirty Grandpa", "Zac Efron and Robert De Niro to Star in 'Dirty Grandpa' (Exclusive)", "Aubrey Plaza on 'Dirty Grandpa,' Twerking for Robert De Niro & That Permanent Death Stare", "Spring Breakers needed in Atlanta for 'Dirty Grandpa', starring Robert De Niro & Zac Efron", "Casting call: "Dirty Grandpa" with Zac Efron, Robert DeNiro needs extras", "Box Office Thursday Late Nights: 'Dirty Grandpa' Knocks In $660K, 'The Fifth Wave' Crashes In With $475K", "How DIRTY GRANDPA Made My Feminism Hurt: An Exposé", "Some of Hollywood's Most Successful Comedies Have a "Hipster Homophobia" Problem", "Reviews: Is 'Dirty Grandpa' Robert DeNiro's Worst Movie Ever? It’s hard to think of a film recently where he hasn’t flashed his buff bod. 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He tries to assist his grandfather and console him for his loss, but was rather tricked into a spring break road trip; chasing youth once again. He steals a motorcycle and wakes up the next day on the beach. Burn it. "[26] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 21 out of 100 based on 27 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". That’s judging by the trailer for Zac Efron and Robert De Niro’s new comedy, Dirty Grandpa, in which we see a whole lot more of the Efron than in the UK equivalent. [24] The film made $4.3 million on its first day and went on to debut to $11.1 million, finishing 4th at the box office. That night, Jason plans on telling Shadia who he really is, but before he can, Cody does an online search using information he saw on Dick's (still valid) driving license, and tells Shadia that Jason is already engaged. Was this review helpful to you? Add the first question. EYEFUL: Zac Efron in Dirty Grandpa [FAMEFLYNET] The 27-year-old actor isn't shy about stripping down at the best of times. He concludes "There’s a certain perverse brilliance [...] to a movie that creates a longing for a foulmouthed Aubrey Plaza/Robert De Niro romcom. During an awkward FaceTime session with Meredith, a toddler grabs the fanny pack and takes it off; the boy's father suspects Jason of being a child molester and calls the police, who promptly arrest Jason. The next day, Dick bails him out and tells Jason that his real reason for the trip was to convince Jason not to go through with the wedding. Jason Kelly is a lawyer who works for his father. Zac Efron stepped out on the Georgia set of Dirty Grandpa on Tuesday, and all he was wearing was a pair of nude underwear. Aubrey Plaza also stars in crude, rude bummer of a spring break movie. [7][5] Plaza said that she was inspired by the role because it was different from the characters she normally played, and was also inspired by the fact that the role let her engage in physical comedy. A disgusted and furious Jason leaves Dick and drives back home. 11 janv. [40] Glenn Kelly of RogerEbert.com said: "The actor Bela Lugosi appeared in some landmark, perhaps even great, films at the beginning of his Hollywood career in the 1930s. He gets a chance to rewrite his life when he tried to save a janitor near a bridge and jumped after him into a time vortex. Jason Kelly, the grandson of Dick Kelly, loses his grandmother about two weeks before his wedding to Meredith. 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Bradshaw wrote: "This grossout comedy takes De Niro fans into a new emotional phase that I can only call “post-despair”. He began acting professionally in the early 2000s and rose to prominence in the late 2000s for his leading role as Troy Bolton in the High School Musical trilogy (2006–2008). Dirty Grandpa is a 2016 American comedy film about a lawyer who drives his grandfather to Florida during spring break. We've curated a list of lesser-known films to help you explore the space-time continuum from the comfort of your couch. [25], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 11% based on 134 reviews and an average rating of 2.75/10. [14][15] On February 4, filming took place in McDonough. You’ve probably seen the photos of Zac Efron running round on the set of his latest film ‘Dirty Grandpa’ in nothing but underwear, but some gifs have surfaced online revealing even more of the Hollywood hunk’s birthday suit. Mike O'Donnell is ungrateful for how his life turned out. [...] We are just numbly resigned to the great man continuing to do things like this".[44]. The film was initially set for a Christmas 2015 release,[22] but was pushed to an August 12, 2016 date. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian gave the film 2 out of 5, and said it offered "Some laughs – and some unintentional eeeuuuwwws." On the way there, the two meet Jason's old photography classmate, Shadia, along with her friends Lenore and Bradley. The next day, Jason goes to a protest with Shadia and she tells him that she is leaving soon and going to live on a ship for a year. Dirty Grandpa was theatrically released on January 22, 2016 by Lionsgate. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. "[42] After Dick reveals to Jason that he was a Green Beret, the two go to a nightclub with the girls. This might just be his own “Plan 9.”"[41], Jesse Hassenger of The A.V. This FAQ is empty. It stars Robert De Niro, Zac Efron, Aubrey Plaza, and Zoey Deutch. Dirty Grandpa Zac Efron is amazing as the stiff lawyer about to marry his fiancee. It is a funny road trip story filled with a lot of "fucks" and childish (hilarious) jokes which if you like these kind of movies will definitely keep you entertained until the end. The site's critical consensus reads, "Like a Werther's Original dropped down a sewer drain, Dirty Grandpa represents the careless fumbling of a classic talent that once brought pleasure to millions. "[36] Glenn McDonald of Indy Week said: "The awful, ugly Dirty Grandpa is the comedy equivalent of torture porn [...] In fact, in the dizzying moments after being bludgeoned by this miserable specimen, I was convinced it's among the worst movies ever made. itzgodwinhenry. He has a younger brother, Dylan. Zac Efron plays an uptight lawyer who gets tricked into taking his grandfather - played by Robert DeNiro - on a road trip to Daytona, Florida in Dirty Grandpa. Dirty Grandpa is a 2016 American comedy film about a lawyer who drives his grandfather to Florida during spring break. At the 37th Golden Raspberry Awards, it received five nominations, for Worst Picture, Worst Actor (De Niro), Worst Supporting Actress (Julianne Hough and Aubrey Plaza, respectively) and Worst Screenplay, but did not win in any category. But this? Dick gets into a fight with some men after they bully Bradley for his homosexuality. (2016). Voir plus d'idées sur le thème actrice, zac efron, célébrités masculines. [35] Pete Hammond of Deadline Hollywood said: "[...] Dirty Grandpa, is not just the worst movie [De Niro] has ever been in, but it may be the worst movie anyone has ever been in. Club gave the a grade C- and called the film tired, was critical of the writing, and direction. After they are forced to live next to a fraternity house, a couple with a newborn baby do whatever they can to take them down. Ali G, BORAT en BRÜNO, volgt zijn filmregiedebuut I GIVE IT A YEAR op met deze hilarische komedie waarin Zac Efron (BAD NEIGHBOURS) met zijn opa Robert De Niro (LAST VEGAS) een road trip naar Florida maakt. Dick and Lenore are instantly attracted to each other. A holiday gathering threatens to go off the rails when Ned Fleming realizes that his daughter's Silicon Valley millionaire boyfriend is about to pop the question. "[32] Mike Ryan of Uproxx said: "Dirty Grandpa is the worst movie I’ve ever seen in a movie theater. Zac Efron caught in a racy moment from the new Dirty Grandpa international trailer We've already seen Zac doing the Macarena in nothing but his birthday suit in the Dirty Grandpa trailer. A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of weed into the U.S. from Mexico. Opa is net weduwnaar geworden, maar in plaats van een verdrietige man leert Zac de ex-generaal kennen als een grofgebekte viezerik van formaat. [...] Lugosi’s final film was 1959’s “Plan 9 From Outer Space,” frequently cited as the worst film ever made. Zachary David Alexander Efron (/ ˈ ɛ f r ɒ n /; born October 18, 1987) is an American actor and singer. Scheck is especially critical of the uneven tone of the film, and says it "doesn't even have the courage of its anarchic convictions, frequently abandoning its tasteless humor to indulge in sentimental scenes". Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit, as they uncover a criminal plot that threatens the future of the bay. with the help of Shadia and Lenore, the two men go on an adventure they'll never forget. Jason says that he cannot marry Meredith, who reveals that she had an affair with his cousin, though Jason does not hear this information due to poor acoustics, his cousin instead quickly telling him that Meredith has told him to do what he wants to do. Right before his wedding, an uptight guy is tricked into driving his grandfather, a lecherous former Army Lieutenant Colonel, to Florida for Spring Break. 2020 - Explorez le tableau « Zac Efron » de M4J, auquel 1013 utilisateurs de Pinterest sont abonnés. with the help of Shadia and Lenore, the two men go on an adventure they'll never forget. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Right before his wedding, an uptight guy is tricked into driving his grandfather, a lecherous former Army Lieutenant Colonel, to Florida for Spring Break. Some of Efron's worst-rated films are New Year's Eve" (2011) and "Dirty Grandpa" (2016). DeNiro is as ever, astoundingly convincing as the letchy Dirty Grandpa who is determined his grandson needs to take check of his life and live a bit (helping DeNiro to do the same in the process). Somewhere in hell there is a multiplex playing this on a double bill, with Movie 43 and Entourage. Hassenger was positive about Plaza's performance and said "she and De Niro appear ready to run away together into a better movie." [17] Preliminary shooting of the film ended on February 13, 2015, in Hampton, Georgia. Dick tells the girls that he is a professor and that Jason is a photographer. Title: Zac Efron has been a big name in Hollywood ever since he got his start in 2006's "High School Musical." They all go their separate ways, but Dick convinces Jason that they should meet the girls at Daytona Beach, Florida, because Dick wants to have sex with Lenore. Stu's plan for a subdued pre-wedding brunch, however, goes seriously awry. [6] The first poster was a parody of the poster for Mike Nichols' 1967 film The Graduate. [46], 2016 American comedy film directed by Dan Mazer, "Zoey Deutch Joins Zac Efron, Robert De Niro In 'Dirty Grandpa, "Aubrey Plaza Joins Zac Efron, Robert De Niro In 'Dirty Grandpa, "Watch: Zac Efron, Robert De Niro Go on Spring Break in 'Dirty Grandpa' Trailer", "Adam Pally Joins Efron-De Niro Road Tripper 'Dirty Grandpa, "Watch Zac Efron and Robert DeNiro take on spring break in the Dirty Grandpa trailer", "Who Would You Cast for Dirty Grandpa: Jeff Bridges or Michael Douglas? Filming began on January 19, 2015 in Atlanta and ended on May 9. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Kate Taylor of The Globe and Mail gave the film 2 out of 4 and wrote: "It’s the direction, not the script, that really kills the picture, as Mazer limps along from the chugging contest to the half-naked conga line to the car chase without ever raising the laughs he needs from the comic set pieces or the tension he needs from the dramatic developments." I usually don't feel compelled writing a review, but when reading most reviews already posted I needed to add the following: People complained about the movie being raunchy and containing too much dirty jokes, what else did you expect.. it literally has the word "dirty" in the title. Dan Mazer, producer van o.a. Jason Kelly [Zac Efron] is one week away from marrying his boss's uber-controlling daughter, putting him on the fast track for a partnership at the law firm. [5][23], Dirty Grandpa grossed $35.5 million in the United States and Canada and $69.6 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $105.2 million, against a production budget of $11.5-25 million. Dick goes to his house in Boca Raton and finds Lenore there waiting for him, and they have sex. At Daytona Beach, they meet up with the girls and the girls' friends, Cody and Brah, with whom they compete in beer chugging. 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