A surprisingly good comedy

Rating: 8/10 (27 March 2009)

Paul Rudd is funny as Peter Klaven, a real estate agent who realizes that he has no male friend to be his best man at his future wedding. So, he tries to meet men. He meets Sydney, played with great comedic skill by Jason Segel. They hit it off. Too well. Peter's fiancée makes him choose between her and his new found best friend.
The whole cast is perfect. Along with Rudd and Segel, there is Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, J.K. Simmons, Jane Curtin, Jon Favreau and Jaime Pressly.
Director, John Hamburg creates a very appetizing mood to enjoy the antics. He knows comedy and knows how to direct actors in comedy.
The well written script by John Hamburg and Larry Levin goes beyond just the comedy and explores what friendship is all about.
Theodore Shapiro contributes with a very fine score.
I enjoyed this film a lot.