I Love You, Man (9.5/10)

When was the last time you felt this good watching a movie? Actually don't answer that, I can think of some other movies I know that are this beloved ("The Hangover", "Zombieland", "Kick-Ass", and what I hear from "Bridesmaid") What I know is this one of the greatest movies I ever saw in theaters. I had a big goofy grin from beginning to end that was only broken by laughter. It's one of the best comedies in years and "the best Apatow movie Apatow never made". 

So Peter Klaven (an easy going, charming and awkward Paul Rudd) is newly engaged to his now fiance Zooey Rice (the gorgeous Rasida Jones). The wedding is coming up and Peter has a major realization, He has no male friends. He has family, a fiance, fencing partners and business associates, but no friends. So he goes looking for one to fill his best man role. It at times is disastrous for Peter but hilarious for us. It seems he may never find the one. Enter Sydney (the devilishly awesome Jason Segel). Sydney lives the carefree life Peter and all men secretly wants. The two are perfect for each other. It's bro-love at first site. The two start hanging out and so starts the greatest bromance of our time.

Peter and Sydney are a dynamite comedic due. They have laughs, heart-felt moments, charm and great chemistry. Sounds like a romantic comedy where he meets she and they have laughs and fall in love. Well it sort of is, just now it's he and he. Now there's no sexual tension, but the two are still a match. The two are like soul-mates in that they so similar. The supporting cast is great too. Probably the best I've seen in a comedy also in years. This is one stellar cast and characters.

The comedy in this movie is perfect too. It's the awkward kind. Paul Rudd as Peter does it better than anyone. It's so embarrassing that you want to look away, but you can't and won't ; It's just too funny.  What's best about the comedy is it's "real laughter". Roger Ebert wrote this in his great review of the movie and many other critics spoke of similar things. Your not just laughing at big planned out moments (they're still there, but there's a good mix to balance it out) but just so entertained you eat up any little joke the characters say. It plays out like a romantic comedy so the pair will have a fight. I once thought they wrapped the issue too fast to end it, but now I love it. We all know it's going to end on a happy note, let's keep it as upbeat as possible. You'll love the characters, the cast, the comedy, the plot and really just everything about it. I and you should love "I Love You, Man".

9.5/10

Recommendation: One of the best comedies in years, see it!