Mildly Funny, Frequently Gross, Ultimately Forgettable

Rating: 5/10 (22 March 2009)

"I Love You Man" is a mildly amusing, mildly gross comedy in the genre of comedies designed to appeal to teenage boys (either in actual chronological age or maturity level.) It's not a stand-out, and is ultimately forgettable. There are episodes of the TV sitcom "Friends" that are funnier, better scripted and produced. There are plenty of gross-out jokes based on bodily functions, including those of dogs, speaking naughty words in socially embarrassing ways, and one highly exaggerated vomit scene. There is also the requisite sloppy and shallow sentiment.
Jason Segel, who plays the loved man of the title, is in his twenties, and a movie star, and he has man breasts. This trend of fat, slobby guys starring in comedies has got to stop somewhere. I hope Segel, now that he is a star, considers a gym membership.