An entertaining romp about cowards, lies and radio journalism. Office schmuck Ricky Gervais and ex-Hulk ex-Greek hero Eric Bana are an unlikely (and largely unlikeable) duo of local “celebrity” journalist and sound technician/clean-up crew, Frank and Ian. They’re hacks, and are exposed when their work trip to Ecuador to report on a brewing uprising is thrown out the window and into the dumpster, along with their tickets, passports and paperwork. Their solution? To make everything up from an attic attached to their office’s unofficial cafe/bar, with the aid of their delightful Latin American hosts (America Ferrera in her naturally attractive state, a far cry from Ugly Betty, and Raul Castillo).

It’s funny to see Gervais play the more likeable character of any pair, next to Bana’s unchangingly cocky scumbag. I don’t really buy it, although I do pity him but somehow I think that’s not the same thing. Bana doesn’t improve as their adventures unravel, but where the leading duo lack instant affability, the supporting couple of ditzy, comic relief cafe entrepreneurs Ferrera and Castillo have energy and charisma by the bucketload. They inject a levity and likeability to the film – Gerrera’s a gem, and her double-act with equally sweet Castillo rounds out the film nicely.

Some solid laughs, a watchable cast and a ludicrous premise, and even some moments of genuine connection between the two leads. It’s exactly what it promises to be, an easy flick to watch when what’s on your agenda is netflix and chill.