And like any road trip, the boys are being chased. In this case, it’s by their overprotective parents. And of course, the journey is never about getting to the brothel and getting laid.
Unlike your typical road trip sex comedy, the star here is Erik Linthorst’s screenplay. It’s a smart script that, although it is loaded with typical vulgarities and sexual discussions, the film’s crassness is integral to the story and characters. Matt is the most sex-starved of the crew, it’s always on his mind but never overplayed. I know guys like this. Matt is also the most complex and well-defined character in the film. He’s a wannabe rapper with the mild talent of a fan of rap music. He speaks his mind, cares very little for the feelings of others, and the reveal of the reason why this trip is so important comes at the film’s most heartfelt moment.
“Matt is also the most complex and well-defined character in the film.”
Also, unlike your typical road trip movie, this one actually feels like a real road trip. The comedy is well-grounded, and the gags are believable…yes, even when Mo has to drive the van.
Regarding our perfectly-abled actors portraying disabled characters, I will say it feels authentic, but I leave that judgment to the experts. I’ll point out one tip-off, when we first meet Matt, his wheelchair isn’t the right size for the actor, and it gets called out by Scott.
With Come As You Are, the laughs are good and abundant, the characters are well-defined, and the story takes us on a wild trip to its heartfelt destination. It’s no Vacation (but what is), but it’s good fun for the older members of the family.
"…the film’s crassness is integral to the story and characters."
