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I Love You, Man

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I Love You, Man

Jason Segel, Paul Rudd, Rashida Jones, Jon Favreau, Lou Ferrigno

A successful real estate agent, who upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Pete...( read more  read more... )r immediately sets out to rectify the situation, embarking on a series of bizarre and awkward "man-dates," before meeting Sydney Fife, a charming, opinionated man with whom he instantly bonds. But, the closer the two men get, the more Peter's relationship with Zooey suffers, ultimately forcing him to choose between his fiancee and his new found "bro," in a story that comically explores what it truly means to be a friend.

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  • shortcartoonist
    December 28, 2009
    shortcartoonist
    As a twisted love tale that turns cinema's model of the search for a relationship, 'I Love You, Man' proves to be an endearing and charming reshaping of the comedic outlook on couples. Rudd, as the reserved and nervous loner, and Segel as the erratic 30-year old child, prove to b...( read more)e a wonderfully matched couple. Had the film not had such obvious product placements and such an obvious ending, it may have reached higher.
  • cartersimo
    December 15, 2009
    cartersimo
    Another fun movie had me laughing throughout the movie SLAPPA DA BASE!!!!..lol
  • cheojackson
    November 15, 2009
    cheojackson
    Surprisingly enjoyable! Expectations were low, so that may contribute a little. Still, the subtle relationship nuances of guys juxtaposed with guy-girl relationships was really interesting, and not short on hilarity. Some of the humor was crass, but it didn't sink to the level of...( read more) most modern comedies. I would recommend this to mature guys, married guys, or girls that don't understand guys.
  • PvtCaboose91
    October 9, 2009
    PvtCaboose91
    "I need to get some fucking friends."


    Over recent years, it would seem, the mainstream comedy genre has become a breeding ground for male arrested development. With American comedy embracing unadorned masculinity - in all its slovenly, sexist, drunken and often childis

    ...( read more)h glory - with such gusto, it's a surprise that I Love You, Man is perhaps the first modern comedy that actually attempts to explore male bonding. For 100 minutes, this film tracks the protagonists as they sing Rush songs, hang out and give each other silly nicknames, while a shoestring plot lingers in the corner which is occasionally picked up when the rote structure calls for it. There are some amusing moments within I Love You, Man, but it's mostly forgettable, not to mention so formulaic that a viewer will be able to figure out what's coming next even before the film's midpoint.


    The story concerns straight-laced realtor Peter Klaven (Rudd) who, at the beginning of the movie, becomes engaged to his girlfriend Zooey (Jones). All seems fine until Zooey starts calling her best friends to tell them the great news, and it soon becomes obvious that Peter has no people to call apart from his parents. Pressed by his fiancée and family, Peter embarks on a series of "man dates" in an attempt to widen his social circle. Following a number of disastrous meetings with various flakes, Peter happens upon Sydney Fife; a part-time investment councillor and a full-time slacker. Sydney opens Peter's eyes to the world of a male best friend, offering advice on romance and a discussion outlet in the form of his self-described "man cave" (a primordial shrine to narcissistic masculinity filled with TVs, instruments, comfy chairs, and even a masturbation station). But as the two grow to be inseparable, Zooey grows concerned, especially when Sydney's influence causes Peter to question his upcoming nuptials.


    The semi-love affairs between straight, immature men is the topic the film tackles, and it's fleshed out using standard Judd Apatow-style ingredients: cheerful vulgarity, good-natured charm, sexually explicit & profanity-ridden dialogue, as well as off-the-wall pop culture references. Although Judd Apatow has absolutely nothing to do with I Love You, Man, one could be forgiven for thinking he was behind it. Not only does this film contain a lot of trademark Apatow elements, it also stars two Apatow alumni (Paul Rudd and Jason Segel, both of whom appeared in 2008's Forgetting Sarah Marshall).


    Director John Hamburg (who shares a screenwriting credit with Larry Levin) is fairly sly in his construction of Peter and Sydney's story. I Love You, Man cleverly repurposes the standard scenes and conflicts of modern romantic comedies, from the cute meetings to the "getting to know you" montage to the third party which may break them up (in this case, Zooey). However the movie also adheres to the well-worn tenets of the romantic comedy genre, right down to the temporarily break up and last-minute reconciliation. With the characters warmly established and an enjoyable, fluid tone bubbling wonderfully, it's borderline criminal to halt the merriment in order to wander into a formulaic rom-com bear trap. I Love You, Man is flawed in other ways; Peter's awkward verbal blunders grow tiresome, and the unfunny character Lonnie (Truglio) shows up a few too many times.


    To their credit, Hamburg and Levin have created a script which manages to avoid some of the more rough-edged clichés of the genre - Jane Curtin plays Peter's mother like a regular parent instead of some over-the-top shrew, and the homosexuality of Peter's brother not reduced to swishing stereotypes. While the movie isn't exactly the side-splitting laugh riot it probably could have been in more adept hands, there are a lot of amusing details and hysterical one-liners (Sydney's observations about male behaviour are quite amusing). Hamburg's direction isn't terribly innovative, but why would one want a director intruding on a character comedy with indulgent camerawork?


    Paul Rudd may be in danger of getting typecast as the goofy boyfriend type, but he's turned this sort of role into an art form. Rudd's allure is one of the film's greatest weapons; the wedding proposal that opens the film is winning and sweet, and gets us on his side from the outset. On the other side of the spectrum is Jason Segel who's also known for a certain character (the laid-back, earnest imbecile). For the film, he essentially just plays off Rudd's straight man. Segel's matter-of-fact delivery and likability makes him a great partner for Rudd. The genuine friendship between Segel and Rudd is clear in every scene, and obvious improvisation adds an additional level to their friendship. But one also gets the feeling that they're both better than this material; nothing in the movie can hold up against their brief scenes together in Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
    Luckily, the two leads are surrounded by a full staff of comedy players. Jon Favreau is a particular highlight, whose scenes with Jaime Pressly are downright hysterical. Rashida Jones is beyond charming as Zooey, and it's clear why Peter would be so smitten with her. Also in the cast there's J.K. Simmons, Jane Curtin and Thomas Lennon (who's especially funny), to name a few.


    Despite a clever premise and several laugh-aloud moments, I Love You, Man slightly underwhelms due to a story that sags a bit from overfamiliarity. Still, the accurate portrayal of male bonding and the healthy dosage of comedy makes this "bromance" worth a watch.
  • xXxHarleyxQuinnxXx
    October 4, 2009
    xXxHarleyxQuinnxXx
    could have done withought the retarted man-speak/language...didnt really make sense or add to the movie.
  • 76Majikat
    January 6, 2010
    76Majikat
    LF WATCH NOW

    Rec by John & Nordic
  • xSamanthaxJox
    January 6, 2010
    xSamanthaxJox
    Man Date!! <3
    So funny.
    I love the dad and the brother!
  • rescueme39
    January 6, 2010
    rescueme39
    To me, the best comedies are the ones that can make you laugh, but still have a lot of heart to the story. A lot of PG-13 comedies do this, and sacrifice funny, raunchy comedy to attract a larger audience.
    I Love You Man avoids this. Its humor is all around great: the vulgari...( read more)ty is funny but not horribly over the top, and the heart is spot on.
    I actually cared about the characters. Generally heartwarming and just really, really easy to watch with plenty of laughs throughout.
    The world needs more comedies like this.
    Bonus points for an excellent cast.
  • ALACKOFCOLOR
    January 5, 2010
    ALACKOFCOLOR
    Yep it's funny. I Love Paul Rudd....
  • bhdr
    January 5, 2010
    bhdr
    An excellent movie. The best comedy movie of 2009 with Hangover the movie I think I don't want to write a long long compliment text for the movie I would only like to tell you that It had me laughing throughout the movie.
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