Comedy, nothing more

Rating: 7/10 (25 October 2005)

This movie is nothing more than a comedy. A very good one that is. This is a nice down to earth comedy about sex, or lack thereof.
This is a well written movie. The characters are great. They're charming and believable. You really feel for the poor guy. The dialog is good. There are punch-lines, but it's not the kind of movie where all the characters always say the right thing at the right time, bombarding each other with punch-lines. That's what makes this movie so down to earth and charming. It's also what makes you relate to the character. Never the less, they've still managed to make a good dialog and make it funny. The rest of the story is also funny. Maybe because it's rather simple. You don't need to think or pay very close attention to know what's going on. There's just the storyline with the main character and no other sub-plots. The other characters supports the lead in a good way and it's they who really makes the film move forward. All together this is a funny and well written story.
The actors really got the hang of this. Steve Carell is great in the lead as Andy Stitzer. His performance is down to earth and believable. He really got that little boyish and geeky look and behavior. As for the rest of the cast they do a great job in supporting him. They portrays their characters good and gives a truly good performance.
There is not much to say about the cinematography. It's good, but not fantastic. There's nothing special about it, it's just plain and good. It works well. The sets and decorations are nice. There are nothing special about them neither, but they look good. The costumes are also nice. They forms and gives an impression of the characters at once and work very good.
Lyle Workman scored this movie nicely. It's a score it's there, but nothing more. It builds the mood and does a good job as a score, but there are no special about it. The use of non-original music, however, is really good. It helps to give you an impression of the characters and get to know them easy and quick. It's very effective.
If you're looking for a good comedy that'll make you laugh and have a good time, then this is it. It's a great and hilarious comedy with good story, directing and cast that you'll definitely find entertaining.