Directed by Louis Leterrier—the man behind action hits like The Transporter —and written by comedy provocateur Sacha Baron Cohen, the film is a bizarre hybrid of high-octane spy thriller and bottom-of-the-barrel gross-out comedy. The "Liam Gallagher" Aesthetic

Filmed poorly and feels like a waste of Mark Strong's talent. Strong and Cohen are a perfect "straight man/buffoon" duo. Characters are unlikable and a "chore to watch".

One of the most interesting takes on the film is how Sacha Baron Cohen’s character, Nobby, feels like a deliberate, grotesque parody of . Reviewers often point out that if you are from the North of England or a fan of 90s Britpop culture, the "scally" aesthetic and the "Liam Gallagher strut" scenes are gems that provide a layer of satire beyond just the poop jokes. The Infamous Elephant Scene

(internationally known as The Brothers Grimsby ) is a film that essentially asks, "How far is too far?" and then sprints past that line without looking back.

Check out this breakdown for a more in-depth look at why this film remains one of the most polarizing comedies in recent memory:

Impressive POV chase sequences reminiscent of Hardcore Henry .

: Some call it a "zenith of eye-wateringly embarrassing comedy" and a "screamer" that justifies the entire 80-minute runtime.