A small group of former classmates organize an elaborate, annual game of tag that requires some to travel all over the country.A small group of former classmates organize an elaborate, annual game of tag that requires some to travel all over the country.A small group of former classmates organize an elaborate, annual game of tag that requires some to travel all over the country.
- Awards
- 3 nominations
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJeremy Renner fractured his right elbow and left wrist while filming a stunt for the movie. As a result, some scenes required him to wear green casts that would be edited out later.
- GoofsIn the church scene Callahan is tagged by Hoagie and then later tagged Hoagie again even though there is a no tag back rule. After that Hoagie was "it" until he tagged Jerry.
- Crazy creditsRight before the credits, videos of the real men who inspired the film are shown playing the game.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Conan: Chris Hardwick/Leslie Bibb/Nore Davis (2018)
- SoundtracksRunnin'
Written by Luiz Bonfá, Slim Kid 3 (as Trevant Hardson), Booty Brown (as Romye Robinson), Fatlip (as Derrick Stewart), Maria Helena Toledo (as Maria Helena De Toledo Chermont), Imani (as Emandu Wilcox) and J Dilla (as James Yancey)
Performed by The Pharcyde
Courtesy of The Bicycle Music Company/Concord Music Group
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"Tag" is a very fun movie and it captures what it feels like to be a kid again.
Review for "Tag"
(7/10)
"Tag" is a very fun movie and it captures what it feels like to be a kid again, playing a fun "little" game of tag. You probably know by now that Tag is based on a true story. When they were nine-years-old, a group of tight-knit friends created a game of tag that they played for the duration of the month of May. Every year, for thirty years, it continued, regardless of where they were or what they were doing. That didn't change until one of the group, who had never been tagged, is believed to be about to quit. Now, the game is on more than ever. The ensemble cast boasts Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm, Ed Helms, Jake Johnson and Hannibal Buress as the taggers alongside Isla Fisher, Leslie Bibb, and Rashida Jones. For his first movie directing job, Jeff Tomsic, effortlessly and stylishly choreographs. The cast is great, and Renner really gets to show off his comedy and action acting abilities. A major reason for Tag succeeding is that the script is on point. It doesn't feel forced and it doesn't feel like it is merely a series of tropes or clichés even though it plays with many of them. What you end up with is a movie that nestles nicely between familiar and fresh. If anything, I'd have liked to have seen Tag really earn its R-rating and go a bit harder. While there are a few moments that are close to the bone, I think it could have taken the whole thing a bit further. Regardless, it's worth checking out. Tag isn't a comedy classic but it's certainly entertaining and delivers what it promises along with a few welcome surprises. As a whole, it's never anything less than entertaining with some nicely twisted touches.
"Tag" is a very fun movie and it captures what it feels like to be a kid again, playing a fun "little" game of tag. You probably know by now that Tag is based on a true story. When they were nine-years-old, a group of tight-knit friends created a game of tag that they played for the duration of the month of May. Every year, for thirty years, it continued, regardless of where they were or what they were doing. That didn't change until one of the group, who had never been tagged, is believed to be about to quit. Now, the game is on more than ever. The ensemble cast boasts Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm, Ed Helms, Jake Johnson and Hannibal Buress as the taggers alongside Isla Fisher, Leslie Bibb, and Rashida Jones. For his first movie directing job, Jeff Tomsic, effortlessly and stylishly choreographs. The cast is great, and Renner really gets to show off his comedy and action acting abilities. A major reason for Tag succeeding is that the script is on point. It doesn't feel forced and it doesn't feel like it is merely a series of tropes or clichés even though it plays with many of them. What you end up with is a movie that nestles nicely between familiar and fresh. If anything, I'd have liked to have seen Tag really earn its R-rating and go a bit harder. While there are a few moments that are close to the bone, I think it could have taken the whole thing a bit further. Regardless, it's worth checking out. Tag isn't a comedy classic but it's certainly entertaining and delivers what it promises along with a few welcome surprises. As a whole, it's never anything less than entertaining with some nicely twisted touches.
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- chasemykleby
- Mar 9, 2019
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $28,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $54,730,625
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $14,947,396
- Jun 17, 2018
- Gross worldwide
- $78,230,625
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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