I Love You, Man

Starring:

Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Andy Samberg, Rashida Jones, Jaime Pressly

Genre: Comedy / Bromance

Rated: R

Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) has just recently proposed to his girlfriend Zooey (Rashida Jones). During an awkward family dinner Peter realizes he is a “girl friend guy” who has never had a best friend and quickly tries to find a best friend before his nuptials. After a few misses Peter bumps into Sydney Fife (Jason Segal) at his open house for Lou Ferrigno. They quickly spark a friendship and learn about their character flaws from each other while Peter gets ready to head to the Alter.

Along the way Peter gets friendship advice from his Gay brother Robbie (Andy Samberg) has a failed attempt to become friends with Zooey’s best friends husband Barry (John Favreau) and deals with Tevin (Rob Huebel) an overly stereotypical LA real estate agent  Colleague.

Paul Rudd puts in a solid performance as Peter, being able to balance being both awkward and uncomfortable with the excitement of having his first male best friend. You can see Peter’s Joy as he is able to hang out with Sydney and do guy stuff for the first time in his life.   Jason Segal is a standout as Sydney with his ability to read people and share brutal honesty, he helps Peter learn a lot about himself and his character; the film really picks up once Sydney enters the story. Rasheda Jones is a talent who clearly has a bright future ahead of her, she was great in “The Office” and she continues that trend.

I Love You, Man has been marketed as strictly a guys film, however the wedding aspects of the film makes it a movie that women will like as well; it is a highly enjoyable Bromantic Comedy that is above all else funny.

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