BY MIKEY MIGO
So we have Paul Rudd and Jason Segal in a charming rated R comedy. That would normally make people automatically think "Whoa! Another Apatow movie?! Is Seth Rogen in it?" That's not the case here. While it's not an Apatow project, the writer/director of the movie John Hamburg did direct three episodes of Apatow's short lived series "Undeclared". The plot is pretty weird, which makes the movie stand out. Paul Rudd is marrying Rashida Jones, but he has no close friends to be his Best Man. He gets help from his gay brother, played by Andy Samberg, to get started. After a few creepy guys, including the major dickhead and funny in every scene Jon Favreau, he starts to lose hope. From there it becomes some weird "bromantic" comedy where Rudd goes on "man dates" to find a guy to be his best friend. Jason Segal plays the loveable "kooky slacker" who bonds the most with Rudd. Jaime Pressly plays Favreau's wife, Jane Curtain and J.K. Simmons play Rudd and Samberg's parents, and there's a plethora of awesome supporting roles in the movie. This movie isn't as broad as "The Hangover". There's no tigers, Mike Tyson, simulated baby masturbation, or overly crazy situations. Basically, it's a lot more grounded. I for one appreciated that. A few years from now, "The Hangover" will have been seen by everyone at least twice, but people will continue to discover this one a lot longer. I'm not downing "The Hangover" at all. I loved it. But to me, "I Love You, Man" is an adult comedy for adults. I enjoy pretending to be one every so often. If forced, I'd give this movie a solid B+.
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