Hilarious, Smart, Offensive - And I Loved Every Minute of It

Rating: 10/10 (10 July 2009)

Let me set up some stats first. I'm a girl, and I found this movie to be hilarious. I don't get why people keep saying that this is just a guy movie. Sure, the only speaking part for a woman in this movie is Ben Stiller's wife, but it doesn't matter. The movie stands as a hilarious take on Hollywood actors determined to change their images or win an Oscar.
I loved it the first time I saw it, and the second time (24 hours later). Since then, I've seen it over 10 times (bought the directors cut - which is totally worth it) and it's STILL funny. It's a true gem of a comedy in this period of truly awful spoofs. This is satire going back to the days of Mel Brooks, but tweaked. Ben Stiller worked on this movie for over 10 years, and his hard work shows. The editing and directing are fantastic, as well as lighting and sound. The tech and acting aspects are all here to create a wonderful comedy that is not clean of fun for the whole family.
Downey - impeccable as usual. Spot on without being distasteful, and funny beyond reason.
Jack Black - His role is so understated in this film. He's funny in every scene he's in. He deserves more credit.
Stiller - You can see his passion for this movie and his role in every scene he's in. He acts everything with care and consideration for his character.
Jay Baruchel & Brandon T. Jackson - Two unknowns who really shined in this movie as the unknown theater school grad and multi-franchise rapper respectively. They're hilarious actors that have moved on to bigger comedies, but this is by far their break out movie.
Go see it. Rent it. Steal it from a friend - just watch it. A fantastic comedy in all of its gore and profanity. This is one of my favorite films, and I don't use that term lightly.