A Sex Comedy Classic

Rating: 10/10 (13 September 2012)

The 40-Year-Old Virgin is a comedy about a middle-aged man's journey to finally have sex. The film was written and directed by Judd Apatow and co-written by its lead star, Steve Carell, though the film itself features a great deal of improvised dialogue.It also stars Paul Rudd,Seth Rogen,Catherine Keener and Romany Malco.
Andy Stitzer (Carell) is a cheerfully geeky guy who is settling into middle age with his large collection of comic books, action figures, and collectible models. Andy works in an electronics store, and seems reasonably happy with his life. However, one day his friends and co- workers David (Rudd), Jay (Malco), and Cal (Rogen) discover that Andy has a secret -- due to his rather severe jitters around women, Andy is still a virgin. Andy's pals are appalled at this state of affairs, and set out to find a woman who'd be willing to get horizontal with him. After a number of disastrous dates, everyone thinks Andy has finally struck gold when he meets Trish (Keener), an attractive single mother who takes an immediate liking to him. What the other guys don't know is that Trish has just gotten out of a bad relationship, and has informed Andy she isn't ready to be intimate with him just yet.
Although The 40 Year Old Virgin could be categorized as a sex comedy,it is a romantic drama film as well that the audience could empathize with the main character,Andy.The movie is insightful in the sense that we get to know what's keeping him from losing his virginity and at the same time realize what development and maturity he needs to undergo in order to overcome that.And also,there is his romantic interest in Trish,who the viewer expects to help Andy lose his virginity.But instead of turning into dirty and crude humor,the movie instead focuses on love and middle-age romantic relationship between the two of them.What's also great about the movie is that it is far from offensive.That is one big achievement that the writers have achieved in this film.
The performances of the film are spectacular especially Steve Carrell and Catherine Keener.Both have an undeniable chemistry on screen.Also,they make us care for their characters.Carrell is also on top of his game as a comedic actor.
Overall,here is one sex comedy that could probably be classified as one of the ever best released.Or better yet,a classic that adult audience will surely enjoy.