Simply Very Funny

Rating: 8/10 (7 July 2009)

Quite simply this is a very funny film. Given the subject matter it could have been pretty crude and one dimensional. However it is a thoughtful and interesting movie. Basically a nerdy computer store worker lets slip to his male co-workers that he is a virgin. They make fun of him at first but then vow to help him "break his duck". Hilarity ensues. However we gradually see that his friends have plenty of relationship issues of their own and maybe they aren't the best people to be advising him.
One minus point would be that the film is maybe 15 minutes to long. The problems between Carell's and Keener's characters are dragged out just a bit.
Great performances from Carrell, Keener, Rudd and Rogan and from the rest of the excellent supporting cast.
My favourite bits? -The waxing scene - (of course) - Jonah Hill trying to buy the platform heeled shoes in the eBay shop - The Age of Aquarius number over the closing credits