Succumbs to Poor Writing

What starts out as an intriguing setup quickly loses steam due to astoundingly flat humor. Most of the gags were based on references to other works -- not clever references, but ones that seemed to reward mere recognition. I suppose it might have worked on that level if the plot had developed into more of a madcap series of misunderstandings, but it relied too heavily on bland, empty references as if that alone equates to humor. Maybe I was just having a bad day (a regular day). Deadpool does this type of schtick well. I simply did not find Game Night's parade of call-outs to be an effectively executed comedy.

I know I'm in the minority, but I'm still curious to hear from others about what they thought worked or didn't here.