I watched The 40-Year Old Virgin over the weekend. I'd heard a lot of good, funny things leading up to this movie. So I was psyched to see it. I'm a fan of Steve Carrell on The Office. I like Paul Rudd (Call me! *wink*). So why didn't I like this movie more?
With some comedy movies if you've seen a few trailers for the movie, then you've seen all the really funny parts it has to offer. So I was somewhat worried that this would be one of those movies. It actually wasn't. There was some very funny scenes that they didn't play to death in previews.
The basic plot. Steve Carrell, plays Andy Stitzer, who is a nice guy. He's the guy in high school who laughs at all the dirty jokes even though he may not understand the full meaning. He's had some unfortunate breaks that contribute to his prolonged virginity. Some of which are like Ben Stiller sight-gags.
Once Andy's co-workers figure out he is a virgin, they set out to get him laid. There is an extra portion of awkwardness in all of Andy's moves as he tries to flirt with women. This is excellent as Carrell handles such awkward yet hilarious scenes on The Office with a great comedic sense.
There is the overall morale lesson that it is okay to be a virgin and to wait for that special person that you want to have sex with rather than live your life going from one meaningless sexual encounter to another. Although, I doubt anyone is watching this movie and wanting to use Andy as a role model for abstinence. No matter how ultimately positive the message is.
The acting was good. The casting choices could have honestly been anyone in almost any of the roles other than Carrell. It's like the movie was written for and around him. Many of the cast members have ties to Ron Burgandy or The Office. So if you like one you might be pre-disposed to like 40-Year Old Virgin.
I'm glad watched it, but I'm also glad I didn't pay full movie price for it. There is no big-screen need for this movie.
I posted this @ 11:58 AM.............Need a link?..........
I'm a 30-something student of human nature. A music-lovin', groove-shakin', laugh-inducin', dish-cookin', gossip-slingin', type of guy. This is my diary of sorts...
