Smart Comedy

Rating: 7/10 (21 March 2009)

This adult script is cleverly written by John Hamburg (who also directs) and Larry Levin. They've come up with a pleasant little film that's very light weight, yet quite diverting.
My only previous familiarity with Paul Rudd was "The Object of My Affection," and I was very impressed with his work. To me he's a kind of American Hugh Grant, completely natural and most engaging. Here he's called on to stretch himself a bit and become more animated. He rises to the challenge nicely.
Jason Segel has a colorful, off-beat role, which he handles like a breeze. He creates a sort of clumsy character who still is no dummy. Segel and Rudd beautifully play off one another in this bouncy romp. The rest of the cast all do well, and viewers who are in a light, frothy mood, can enjoy this bit of fluff.