This low key comedy delivers high quality chuckles (more than six which is a good rate) thanks to a tight, witty and topical script and terrific performances from lead actors Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Anne Heche, Isiah Whitlock Jr and Stephen Root.
The film perfectly nails the good (the chance to stay in a fancy'ish hotel and see old friends); the bad (having to feign interest in presentations that are massaged to please the boss) and the downright ugly (spending 2.5 days with a few folks you'd usually cross the road to avoid) of corporate conferences and offsite gatherings.
For fans of The Wire (the greatest TV series of all time), Cedar Rapids is also worth viewing for two fantastic Wire-themed gags delivered by Isiah Whitlock Jr - better known as the show's creepiest and slimiest character - the super shady Senator Clay "Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiittttttttt" Davis.
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