raunchy comedy with a poignant central theme

Rating: Null/10 (13 August 2007)

Bawdy, foulmouthed, but very entertaining comedy that makes good use of the credible one-night stand scenario. Alison is a Hollywood journalist and careerist who lives with her control freak sister; Ben is a stoned-out slacker who has dreams of launching a revolutionary website; their chance encounter turns into a life-altering event when she becomes pregnant and they're faced with the difficult task of trying to form a healthy relationship as well as embrace parenthood. From the crew that brought audiences The 40-Year-Old Virgin this sex comedy has a foregone conclusion, with flip, vulgar dialogue that borders on excessive, but it still maintains its charm with a believable setup, engaging characters, and a likable cast. Not always on target, and maybe not for all tastes, but like its distant cousin The 40-Year-Old Virgin good-natured and very funny. ***