Great on multiple viewings

Rating: 8/10 (13 August 2010)

I had real high hopes for Knocked up and I was little disappointed in the result. The movie is pretty good but its not all that. I thought it could have been much more funnier and entertaining. It was very boring at certain points. It was more focused on real life and drama then a straight up comedy. The title of the film suggests the type of over-the-top brainless, sexist film which conforms to all the clichéd elements that came before it. But it's not. The film has a real subtle warmth about it. The leading performers all have a under-stated likability about them. I liked the improvised dialogue that Ben and his stoner friends used during their scenes, it gave each of their characters their own individuality, each being able to hold his/her own screen presence. I suppose there is a point to be made there but sometimes you should appreciate something for what it is. To finish, this is not a laugh out loud comedy, however, if you've got a couple of hours to kill and you feel like watching something that makes you smile and forget that you live in rainy England for a while this picture is for you. There were many funny scenes and also boring scenes
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As a rewatch 08/05/17' Knocked Up is quite a much better film on another viewing. This film has lived up and has aged well. The jokes are more well thought and clever, and the performance by Seth Rogen was arguably his star turning moment. Although the leading women were unlikable, the rest of the cast make up for it. great comedy that has all the effects of a proper Apatow production. Rating changed from 6 to 8.