I LOVE YOU, MAN: Bromance for the ages.

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I Love You, Man

Directed by: John Hamburg

Starring: Paul Rudd, Jason Segal, Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, J.K. Simmons, Jon Favreau

I Love You, Man is a comedy that sits in the vein of the Apatow dynasty (Knocked Up, Superbad, 40-Year Old Virgin) yet has a fresh feel to it. Paul Rudd plays Peter Klavin, a newly engaged real estate agent who realizes he has no male friends. Paul Rudd shines in this film as the lovable but awkward Klavin who embodies that nervousness everyone gets when meeting new people. Usually Rudd plays on his sarcasm to get laughs but he proved he has some other aces up his sleeve.

To compliment Rudd in this film, director John Hamburg hit the jackpot with casting Jason Segal as Sydney Fife, the investment analyst that befriends Klaven in the film. Segal’s character is crazy and blunt but endearing through out. Segal proved that he deserves more starring roles in the future.

Jason Segal and Paul Rudd in I Love You, Man

What I liked best about this movie was that the main characters were good and the minor characters were amazing. They weren’t scenery for the main characters to bounce jokes off; they all had specific character traits that may viewers love them immediately. From Klaven’s gay brother (Andy Samberg) who is trying to date straight men to the irrate asshole Barry (Jon Favreau) to Lou Ferrigno (Lou Ferrigno), the film is jammed with hilarious and off-the-wall characters.

Definately go see this film because it’s exhibiting a lot of the best comedic talent that Hollywood has to offer right now. I wouldn’t be surprised if half the cast makes it big in the next five years.

Andy Samberg and J.K. Simmons in I Love You, Man

RATED: 5 out of 5 wicked awesomes

WHY YOU SHOULD CARE: Paul Rudd and Jason Segal are the creme of comedic crop, Rush is awesome, teaches the importance of having a “man-cave”

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Hey

Long time, no see. Sorry about the lack of posts. I haven’t had time to go see any movies due to my school responsibilities and being such a poor bastard. I did see I Love You, Man recently and you should definately check the review out. Also added video links for all the movies I have reviewed so far.

Peace in the Middle East,

-Brock