Much like my ill-fated trip to Cop Out I thought that Date Night might be a bit of fun. I'm a bit of a fan of Tina Fey's stuff and I think Steve Carell has some moments of brilliance along with some completely forgettable turns *cough* Get Smart *cough*.
Date Night can probably be described as the closest thing American comedy can get to farce. Throw in a couple of set pieces and some slapstick and you've got yourself a reasonably entertaining flick. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I laughed steadily throughout, not side-splittingly so, but regularly.
I was there with a friend who has a similar sense of humour to me and we quietly chuckled away quite happily. There were moments when there was just the two of us laughing so I don't promise the same experience for others. I'm completely willing to accept that my trip to the movies may have been compromised by a few beers and intoxicating comradery, but I still think the film's a bit of alright.
There are some fun cameos from James Franco, Mila Kunis, Mark Ruffalo, Kristen Wigg and Mark Wahlberg too.
Go one, check it out. It won't rock your world, but it's a decent way to spend a couple of hours. Just don't skimp on the drinks!
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2 1/2 bottles of beer on the wall
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