Part 6/10:
Characters and Performances: Underbaked and Forgettable
Characters are described as "thinly written" and "lacking any real dimension," with performances that feel "disinterested" or "bland." Jennifer Coolidge, surprisingly, is among the few who receive praise, but even her minimal screen time cannot salvage the overall dullness.
Jack Black's performance, in particular, comes under fire as "over-the-top and monotonous," with his antics described as "gratingly silly" rather than funny. His character largely contributes to the film's lack of charm, and his vocal and physical humor falls flat in this context.