Most overrated film in years "Knocked Up," starring Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl as lead characters light years beyond realistic compatibility, who, through the magic of unrealistic screenwriting that bafflingly passes itself as plausible (because it can), come together. She is a beautiful ON-AIR reporter for E! Entertainment Network (implausibly plucked from her job as floor director, but that's a whole different ridicularity), and he is a low-brow, unemployed, illegal alien Canadian slacker who somehow pays rent, buys marijuana, beer and about $100 of new books at Barnes & Noble - all on a $450 annual budget. Yes, that's right. He's stretched $13,900 of a $14,000 personal injury settlement over seven years, and estimates the last $900 will get him two more.
Writer/Director Judd Apatow might've had something here had he written these characters as slightly less than quantum galaxies apart, in income, sophistication, looks, talent and ambition. Perhaps she could have remained a floor director at E!, a sufficiently glamorous job, and he a part-time clerk at a Blockbuster store while working on his celebrity movie nude-scene website (don't ask) in his spare time. Throw in some very graphic and uncomfortable sex scenes, a poorly written sister/brother-in-law dynamic that is strewn with holes, the fact there is no second act at all (or was it no third act?), roundly unimpressive acting performances, and well, and you're left with nothing. Actually, SNL's Kristen Wiig is very funny as an uptight, disapproving E! producer, but that's about it. NO for theater, NO for pay-per-view, NO for rental. MAYBE when it hits TNT. In three years. If it's a slow day.
loved it! Wow, some of you people need to lighten up! This movie is very funny and gets even funnier the more I watch it. I didn't expect it to be as funny as it is. Yes, it's vulgar in some parts, so I wouldn't want the kids to see it, but if you are over 21 you should be able to handle it. I do however agree that in real life, a beautiful woman like Allison falling for a guy like Ben is a hard sell, but since when do movies ever represent reality? The scene at the nightclub with the doorman is simply hysterical. I give it two, very enthusiastic thumbs up. :)
Love it This is such a great movie...I saw it twice at the theatre, and I cant wait to get the DVD!
Best movie I've seen in months Are these people writing the acidic reviews kidding? "Knocked Up", a comedy and love story about a pair of mismated lovers that brew up a child, is the funniest and most touching film I've seen in months. It has humor, good acting, strong production values and a topical message for people that like that sort of thing. It is escapist fare for the 20-something set that also appeals to anyone that's seen a Doris Day-Rock Hudson screwball comedy. Had that pair made their films in the new century, the result surely would have been "Knocked Up".
I'd recommend this movie to anyone above the age of PG-13 viewership and even to some kids younger than that. This, principally, is because of the way the film deals with the awkward situation created when a couple meets in a bar, has a one nighter, and that results in a child. Much of what goes on in this film is a realistic portrayal of the realities of such a situation. The rest is done for fun and this movie is a lot of fun.
There is no question why this film was an overwhelming hit both in the theaters and with critics around the world. It has all the elements of great filmmaking -- likeable characters, situations the audience can relate to, very strong production values and good acting in all the principal roles. While the characterizations are two dimensional, that should not detract from anyone's enjoyment of this flick. If you are one of the few people on this planet that hasn't seen this movie yet, go out to your local video store and rent it or buy it at the modest price Amazon vendors ask. Unlike the few recalcitrant critics around here, you won't regret it.
Awful movie Horrible, terrible, awful! There are not enough words to describe this movie. I finally had to turn it off about half way through because it was absolute torture to watch the rest. Bad acting and a total lack of chemistry between the characters. All I can say is that I am thankful that I didn't spend the money to see this in the theater. Don't waste your time or your money!
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