Very enjoyable on so many Levels

Rating: 8/10 (9 April 2012)

Let me start by writing how much I enjoyed this Movie. It is funny, quite original, stylishly directed and the acting of the main characters are very good. Jacob(Ryan Gosling) and Cal (Steve Carell) do make a very good team and they add to every scene they have together in their very own way. Ryan is the confident and handsome young man and Cal is the at first quirky and awkward yet funny older guy. I also liked that both Characters are getting enough screen-time of their own and also that we see where Jacob is coming from and how he can actually afford his lifestyle which was something that I was dying to find out. I gave it 8 out of 10 points for the simple reason that it had too many resemblances to 2 other movies which kind of robbed this movie of being its very own piece. The first movie is obviously "Hitch" starring Will Smith which follows a similar story-line but more on the "funny chick flick" side. The second movie is "40 year old virgin" which coincidentally also stars Steve Carell and he also gets a lot of help to (re)discover his manhood.
One point bothered me a little bit. I would not go as far and call it a plot hole but it makes you think. How come that Ryan Gosling has to dress smart, be extremely confident, has an incredible upper body, has to "do certain moves" and throw money around to get girls and on the other hand there is this lawyer guy who managed to score EMMA STONE'S character with none of the above mentioned. Think about it ;)
Nevertheless, this movie has a lot of laugh out loud moments, a great cast throughout and very entertaining twists. If you are looking for a great movie night in, not only with your girlfriend but with your friends and family, this is the movie to watch as it will have something for everybody. A lot of pretty ladies for the guys, Ryan Gosling for the ladies and a very witty and entertaining storyline for the whole family.