Third in the series (The Trip and The Trip to Italy), this is really the same film again. And it is the same comedic goodness. Coogan and Brydon plan another trip to write about travel and restaurants. Effectively, they travel from place to place, eat, and over a meal have impressions contests with each other throwing one British actor after another across the table. It feels very slice of life, documentary, improv and as a result we feel as viewers like voyeurs of this lifelong friendship. While these two are quite funny, I would say that this installation has a bit of an edge to it. The guys are a few years older, and clearly dealing with mid-life, mid-career issues that provide a bite to their conversation. The dueling is all in good fun, and the dark edge is all hidden and kept private. But it is clearly there, showing its fangs in pushing the competition just a bit further than fun, offering just a bit more sarcastic version of 'comedic notes'. I am not sure if this was intentional in the script, or just the way these guys are in their lives right now, but the fact that I am not sure speaks volumes about how authentic the story comes across. It was completely appropriate and gave the interactions a depth that I did not experience previously. Hoping for another installation in a few more years.
5 stars (out of 5)
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