Sure, it was different but not genre defining.

Rating: 7/10 (17 August 2009)

I really wanted to like this movie for two reasons: 1) There was massive hype surrounding it. 2) I like the writers, director, and actors of it. 3) It was considered as the best comedy of the year.
As much as I tried to like it; after the end credits rolled, I asked myself: "what was supposed to make it that great?", "what was the big deal about it?".
Sure, the plot is pretty inventive and funny because it's character driven and supported by funny dialogs and the occasional and well done scatological humor but that's something you've seen before.
Okay, maybe the mature actors whose starred on it where better than having unfunny "American Pie"-esquire characters.
Sure, Carrell's performance was very funny mainly because he's an experienced comedian. But it wasn't great by any means.
The "WTF" sequences were over the top and at some points fit in the movie's tone but weren't enough to carry on with the whole fun factor.
This is sadly an overrated comedy which may be considered a favorite and an instant classic but it isn't by any means a genre definer.