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Old 06-04-2007, 11:13 AM
Badger Badger is offline
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I was slightly disappointed, but that's only because I'm a big fan of Judd Apatow, and this movie was really built up by everyone who had seen it before me. Also, I wasn't feeling that great when I saw it. Don't get me wrong- I still thought it was a great movie.

I think they did a pretty good job of toning down the "warm fuzzy" aspect of the movie, and keeping the funny center stage. I can't find the interview I read, but Apatow was talking about how his movies have a somewhat conservative moral to them. He explains that it's only because if they didn't we'd only have a 15 minute movie where a lady gets an abortion. So I think he understands that his viewers don't want to see a movie like Wedding Crashers that turns into an all out cheesy romantic comedy at the end.

I think this cast is quite hillarious. If you enjoyed them and haven't seen Freaks and Geeks or Undeclared (Apatow's short-lived TV series) you should definitely check them out. They have most of the actors you see in this movie. I'm not sure how long he's going to be able to keep using this same set for his movies before it starts to get old. Doesn't really matter for me though, because I'll keep watching them.
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Old 06-04-2007, 11:19 AM
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I saw it yesterday and agree that is practically a 'must-see'. Very funny in parts and it keeps the viewer's attention.

Boo on the bra, but lol on the converstation during sex.
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Old 06-04-2007, 11:29 AM
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Hopefully Judd gets to keep making movies now.
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Old 06-04-2007, 11:54 AM
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probably better than 40 Year Old Virgin and on par with Anchorman

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So it's terrible? Won't be seeing.

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Bite your tongue. 40 Year Old Virgin was funny and Anchorman was comedy gold.
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Old 06-04-2007, 11:54 AM
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I thought it was pretty good. I've had a hard on for Heigl ever since "Wish upon a star" so I wasnt going to miss this movie.

Just like 40 year old virgin I thought it dragged on a bit and could have stood to be like 15 minutes shorter. But its definitely the best movie thats out right now and prolly will be the funniest comedy of the year.

Also I could have done without the crowning shot....twice!!! heh
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Old 06-04-2007, 11:55 AM
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Just saw this last night, agree with all the glowing reviews.

One thing that stuck out to me was the lack of a "cliche" plot-conflict in the second third of the movie. The usual route to go is to have the sister plan some horrible evidence to screw up the hero. This movie had a more "realistic" storyline and I think the movie benefited greatly from it.

As for as the previews, I disagree that it makes the movie look bad. I wanted to see this movie after catching the trailer.
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Old 06-04-2007, 12:00 PM
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The dice thing was hilarious in the previews and funny in the movie.
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Old 06-04-2007, 12:10 PM
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Another thumbs up here. My only issue is that it was about 20 minutes too long.
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Old 06-04-2007, 12:16 PM
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Which 20 minutes do you cut?

I thought it was long, but that's just because they developed the story well.

The only stuff I would cut would be anything involving the hair dude's stoner gf, just because while funny, they didn't advance the plot and were slightly cliche.
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Old 06-04-2007, 12:17 PM
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Default Re: Knocked Up (the movie)

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probably better than 40 Year Old Virgin and on par with Anchorman

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So it's terrible? Won't be seeing.

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Bite your tongue. 40 Year Old Virgin was funny and Anchorman was comedy gold.

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Anchorman was awful. Really, really, awful.
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