Meet the Parents

Apex Mountain

Stiller era qualified; Nicorette; Teri Polo; septic disasters; Lil’ Kim posters; smoking male nurses; strap-on; kitty litter qualified; lacrosse jokes; cats

In the discussion (13)
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  • Stiller is placed in an Apex period between this film and Zoolander. — Bill Simmons
  • De Niro is rejected. — Bill Simmons
  • Nicorette gum is affirmed because it is prominently used and named. — Bill Simmons
  • In-law films remain a two-film final between this and The In-Laws. — Bill Simmons
  • Teri Polo is a definite yes. — Bill Simmons
  • Septic-tank disasters are affirmed, distinguished from ordinary clogged-toilet jokes. — Kyle Brandt
  • Lil’ Kim posters are affirmed. — Bill Simmons
  • Smoking male nurses and the $24.99 strap-on are affirmed. — Bill Simmons
  • Kitty litter is near the top, qualified by the memorable material actually being ashes. — Bill Simmons
  • Atlantic American Airlines is floated jokingly without a settled answer. — Bill Simmons
  • Subtle lacrosse-camp jokes are an emphatic yes. — Bill Simmons
  • Lie detectors receive a strong case through the poster and central scene, challenged by Basic Instinct. — Kyle Brandt
  • Cats in films, expanded jokingly to cats overall, receive enthusiastic support for performance and narrative importance. — Bill Simmons