I Love You, Man (2009)
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83% of critics liked it
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Engaged to the woman of his dreams yet uncomfortable with the prospect of not having a best man for his upcoming wedding, a successful real estate agent with no male friends schedules a series of "man dates" in hopes of finding a suitable candidate for the big day. Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd)… More Engaged to the woman of his dreams yet uncomfortable with the prospect of not having a best man for his upcoming wedding, a successful real estate agent with no male friends schedules a series of "man dates" in hopes of finding a suitable candidate for the big day. Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) is just like most other guys, only when it comes to making friends he's always been a bit withdrawn. After proposing to his girlfriend, Zooey (Rashida Jones), however, Peter quickly realizes that he doesn't even have any friends close enough to qualify for the role of best man. And what better method to find the perfect best man than to spend some time getting to know the most qualified candidate for the position? While most of Peter's "man dates" are incredibly awkward from the very beginning, the desperate bridegroom is surprised to hit it off with Sydney Fife (Jason Segel) on their very first meeting. Sydney is charming, personable, and opinionated, and before long he and Peter have become inseparable. But this isn't exactly what Zooey had in mind, because the closer that Peter grows to his new "bro," the further he drifts from the woman who will soon be his wife. Now, with the wedding closing in and the drama heating up, Peter begins to ponder a means of staying good friends with Sydney while still remaining true to the woman he loves. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Ivan Reitman, John Hamburg
- Written By
- John Hamburg
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Mar 20, 2009 Wide
- On DVD
- Aug 11, 2009
- Studio
- Dreamworks/Paramount
Critic Reviews
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Tom Huddlestone, Time Out
The concept is solid, applying rusty romcom clichés to a tale of new-found masculine buddydom. But the plot is scatty.
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Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
I Love You, Man is the second movie this year -- He's Just Not That Into You being the first -- with a popular catchphrase for its title. This is one of the film's few distinctions.
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Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
It's a thin premise, and I Love You, Man features the usual quota of jokes involving masturbation, projectile vomiting and flatulence. But is it worth it? Thanks to Rudd and Segel (and some terrific cameos), totes magotes.
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Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine
The picture is worth catching for the delicate and toxic nuances of Rudd's performance.
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Dana Stevens, Slate
Though the script doesn't always rise to their level, I Love You, Man is more than worth seeing for the chemistry between the shambling Segel and the endlessly inventive Rudd.
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Cast
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Paul Rudd
as Peter Klaven
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Jason Segel
as Sydney Fife
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Rashida Jones
as Zooey
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Andy Samberg
as Robbie
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J.K. Simmons
as Oz
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Jane Curtin
as Joyce
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Jon Favreau
as Barry
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Jaime Pressly
as Denise
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Thomas Lennon
as Doug
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Sarah Burns
as Hailey
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Joe Lo Truglio
as Lonnie
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Rob Huebel
as Tevin Downey
- Carla Gallo
- Lou Ferrigno








