Hysterical

Rating: 9/10 (6 October 2001)

Seeing this film was a a pleasant surprise. I don't remember laughing so hard since *There's Something About Mary*. Not that I'm usually fond of outrageous comedies, but sometimes I am.
The only cast member I knew when I got in the cinema was DeNiro. I didn't know about Teri Polo or Ben Stiller, and sure this was a good way to get to know them. I think she is very cute and not yet the spaghetti-like figure Hollywood seems to be obsessed with. I enjoyed Robert DeNiro's comic side, something he hasn't showed too often, unfortunately, being Midnight Run the only exception as far as I know.
Some detractors of Meet The Parents have come down really hard on it, saying the comic situations are too exaggerated, but that's what makes the movie so hilarious ok? I will not spoil it because wouldn't be fair to those who haven't seen the movie.
It may be not perfect, but who cares? To me, it turned out to be better and funnier than expected.
9/10.