Knocked Up
STARRING
Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Apatow kids, Jason Segel, Harold Ramis
WHAT THE BOX DOESN'T TELL YOU
It doesn't tell you that this is possibly the most overrated movie of 2007. Wait, I probably already said that about another movie this year, but I was grossly disappointed by this film. The film is unrealistic in its portrayal of almost all of its characters - which is typical of a Judd Apatow film and any comedy.
WHY I WOULD RENT IT AGAIN
I have problems on so many levels with this movie. There were occasional laughs, but on the whole, the movie's predictable. Maybe you can't always have something as surprising as the 40-Year Old Virgin, which although I didn't love, I thought it was unique and hysterical in no less than five scenes. The real highlight of Knocked Up is the clever and personable Katherine Heigl who warms and enchants as an expectant mom. Rogen plays the same character, as do Rudd and Mann, although we know Rudd is capable of different roles and Mann is so good at that character we don't want her to play someone else. I can't think of a reason to recommend this movie or suggest it to someone else. Given the wide release, I'm guessing most people already watched this movie and rendered a verdict one way or another. Apatow just has a style of writing that is successful for him, but isn't always translated very well beyond the inner-ranks of friends and fans.
WILL MY GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND LIKE IT?
This is a guy film, it may not present itself that way, but it is, really.
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1 comments:
I felt the need to comment on your review, and I hope you don't hate me for it. I saw this movie opening weekend and I loved it. I actually know people that behave the way those characters do. Maybe that doesn't say a lot about me and the people I know, but nonetheless, I thought it was quite true to life. I agree that it had way too much hype, but I actually think Apatow's writing is a refreshing blast of realism. I'll probably see every Judd Apatow movie made from now on! I didn't think it was just a guy movie, but I do see how one could think was aimed more towards them. There were a lot of crude scenes that may seem too harsh for the fairer sex to watch. There is a good chance we won't think much about this movie in a few years - it's no classic - but still, I enjoyed it. Thank you.
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