3. REVIEW

I Love You, Man -

 This is one of the best comedies I've seen in a long time. Viewing the first part of the movie had me expecting a locked formula of the main character Peter ( Paul Rudd ) going on man dates to find his perfect match. Almost unexpectedly the movie takes a turn for the better when Sydney Fife (Jason Segel ) Walks into one of Peter's open house's for his real estate company. Eating free food and on the lookout for "cougars" Sydney becomes an audience favorite and Peter's buddy before he knows it. Peter is the least bit cool, very awkward and just cant find the right words or the right moment for that matter.  Clueless is the best descriptive word in Peter's Case. Although he does well with the opposite sex, Peter can't for the life of him find a male companion. The movie is loosely based around this problem Peter suffers from. Sydney isn't looking for a best friend. It wasn't something he may have expected but his fun loving devil may care attitude helps make this one of my favorite movie characters of all time. He is extremely comfortable with himself, Maybe a little too much HA! He lives in a sea side cottage so to speak in Venice. We never get to see inside his house but we do see his "Man Cave" Sdney took Peter there before inviting him inside. The man cave is Sydney's getaway, covered with posters and many other trinkets, make this place the ideal area for a friendship to flower.  The reason Peter is on the lookout for a BF is he needs a Best Man for his wedding, which is coming ever closer. Another fun character is Peter's wife Zooey ( Rashida Jones) Who is beautiful as she is smart. She never quite got why Peter hasn't had a best friend but she supports him all the way. A great quality about this film is the bond Peter and Zooey have is very much sincere and real. A downfall of many comedies is this flaw. Without the sincerity of the relationship I believe the story would not be able to move forward as it did. 

 The movie is exceptional. There is a bit of physical humor but it flows naturally. The gross out shock humor is personally not that bad, it adds a lot of humor to the movie and gives a good insight on the characters. This movie made me feel good coming out of the theater so I recommend it wholeheartedly.