Trailer

So we had the choice between this and Baby Mama yesterday.  I guess the first thing I should say is “Wow do movies ever suck today when my two choices are romcoms”.  I love Tina Fey (she’s married 😦 ) but that one was more chick comedy.  I wanted something with overall appeal.  Yeah.

Cue the cinema!  Tuesday are like they are giving away free crack.  The place is just jammed packed and you have 14 year old working as fast as a 90 year old.  It’s really something to watch.  I think they put the keeners at the ticket ripping booth and the sloths behind the concession stand.  We showed up 30 minutes before the show started and sat down just as the previews began; two rows from the front I might add.  Honestly, the movie business wonders why we don’t want to go to the movies anymore?  Maybe they should try going themselves without a limo.

Anyhow, on to the movie.  Can I say it’s the funiest movie of the year?  Is it too early yet?  Warning, full frontal male nudity.  Ever see 200 men all feel awkward at the same time?  It’s a great comedy device though, original.  The whole movie is about uncomfortable situations.  The two ladies are quite easy on the eyes.  The two leading men are something else altogether.  One is subdued, dejected, confused.  The other one is cool, pompous, assured.  The 4 way conversation at dinner is simply amazing writing.  I have BEEN in that conversation.  Most men have!

The thing about these types of comedies (Superbad, 40 year old virgin, Knocked Up) is that every character is relatable.  They could be a friend you knew, a family member, even you.  This movie is no different.  There are no single dimensions, every character is fleshed out appropriately, the jokes are well set up and naturally funny in their honesty.

The downside, and it’s a significant one in that it’s required, is the statutory ‘guy messes up and everyone is wondering why’.  The entire scene is just shoved in there, like the writers wrote that scene backwards.  I understand the need for this scene.  I just don’t understand the context and it truly detracts from the entire film.

Overall however, a solid 4 out of 5.