Proof That Comedy Isn't Dead

Rating: 9/10 (23 September 2008)

For a long time now, I've heard a lot of hoopla about Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen being the new kings of comedy. But frustratingly, I hadn't seen any of their movies. Until now. I can say that Rogen and Apatow are very funny men and that they've crafted a hilarious, outrageous yet surprisingly sweet tale but I can also say, in my honest opinion that they aren't the new kings of comedy. Once I see more of their movies I can judge better but for now I can say that they know how to make very funny movies and that they well on their way to bump off the likes of Stiller, Wilson (Owen), and Ferrell from the top of the laugh pyramid.
This has to be one of the more amusing films I've seen in a long time. Lately the comedy level has been raised by future classics (Tropic Thunder, Juno) and then lowered dramatically (American Pie Beta House, and all that spoof nonsense), but luckily Knocked Up is in the first category. Believe the hype, Seth Rogen is bloody hilarious, Judd Apatow is a great director, Katherine Heigel is a good comedic actress and this deserves to be in the Top 07 Movie to Watch list of everyone.