Not just Comedy Genius, but a realistic look at American culture

Rating: 10/10 (11 March 2007)

While this movie has reached critical acclaim, many people don't realize the realism behind the scenes. While these realisms are significant, many examples come from the very small specifics behind the acting and scenarios. A significant part of the success of this movie is the ability of the story to relate to modern day American single males ages 18-35. The movie portrays 2 men who are sexually motivated in their extra-curricular activities. The movie does a wonderful example of portraying American cultural flaws through classism, culturalism, and sexuality. Particularly, the movie shows the consistencies between money, family, relationships, and their effects on one another.
One of the best parts of this movie is the fact that every character is properly cast, and provide brilliant performances. Even a late cameo by a reknown star provides effective enough humor for the hysterical atmosphere; although most would argue that the cameo isn't meant to be taken seriously. While the movie does drag on a bit towards the end, it provides effective entertainment all the way through.
The only shortcoming behind this movie is the fact that many older crowds won't be able to relate to the material at all. In fact, many of the elderly crowds won't want to accept many of the cultural portrayals as reality seeing as though there is satirical implications to the upper class and the male sex drive. Additionally, women (usually older women as younger women now have commonly reformed to open sexuality or befriending Men who relate to these characters) won't be able to relate to the characters or necessarily want to sympathize with them due to their sexual motivations; the main characters while being portrayed as "heroes", in theory are motivated in a sleezy fashion.
Overall, most people don't recognize that the reason why these jokes work, is the ability to make fun of the cultural identifiers that people recognize about the upper class and men looking to have a good time. This movie should be cherished by anyone who's looking for a good comedy. Anyone who doesn't appreciate this movie can't relate to it, and doesn't want to accept these characters as realistic.