I Love You, Man

I Love You, Man
2009 - Dreamworks
Directed By John Hamburg



SYNOPSIS
Realtor Peter Klavin (Paul Rudd) proposes to his girlfriend (Rashida Jones.) When he realizes he has no male friends to be a potential Best Man, Peter begins a massive search. While giving an open house he meets Sidney (Jason Segel.) The two hit it off and become fast friends... but will their friendship put Peter's wedding in jeopardy?



MY THOUGHTS

The 'Judd Apatow formula' can still be successful, even without Apatow.
As a producer or director Judd Apatow has established a definite niche in the comedy movie market (with films like the 40 Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up) and that leaves him ripe for imitators. I Love You, Man clearly fits the mold.
The humor isn't as outrageous as most films with Judd Apatow's name attached, but the humor is just as consistent and raunchy. Apatow staples such as an LA setting and adults with serious cases of arrested developmentplay major parts in the story.

Two of Apatow's long time regulars Paul Rudd (since Anchorman) and Jason Segel (since Freaks + Geeks) star and are great as usual and all of their Apatow creations. Their characters are very likable and endearing as are most of the supporting ones.
Lou Ferrigno plays himself and is hilarious but his appearance is too brief.

Chances are if you liked the 40 Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up or Superbad... and hate the standard romantic comedy, I Love You, Man is a must-see.