Cedar Rapids is what I would call a “cute film.” As a comedy it falls a bit short. The audience in the Union Square theater did laugh, but I got the feeling that they really wanted to be laughing a lot more than they were, especially with such a solid cast assembled. The writing is just not up to the level of the cast – the actors even look like they wish it was all more clever. But nevertheless Cedar Rapids is light, enjoyable fun that never sinks to the “potty humor” that has become such a staple in recent comedies (think: Rogan, Smith, Apatow.) And I have to give the movie one thing: it really captures the kind of geeky fun that happens at conferences like this.

It’s a cute little film – inoffensive and diverting. I recommend it.