Carell's Show All The Way

Rating: Null/10 (5 January 2012)

This wouldn't be the first time I have associated a Judd Apatow movie with the word trashy and 'The 40 Year Old Virgin' isn't that different. Even though it is filled with crude toilet humour, cheap jokes and ludicrous situations, there are some funny moments. I enjoyed the scenes between Keener and Carrell. They have great chemistry. Actually Steve Carrell has good chemistry with all his co-stars here. He is supported well by Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Romano Weed, Jane Lynch, Kat Dennings and Catherine Keener. Seth Rogan is irritating as always. But of course, this is Steve Carrell's film. He is the best thing about 'The 40 Year Old Virgin' and he very effectively displays Andy's loneliness, honesty, awkwardness and longing for companionship without resorting to formula. It's easy to sympathize with and relate to Andy. In the end, he's a nice guy looking for the right partner. His performance alone made this worth the watch.