Knocked Up (2007)

In other words,this film is a surreal ride.

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

It doesn't sound too promising. Seth Rogen picks up Katherine Heigl in a dance hall, both of them drunk. A night of passion and she turns up preggers. Abortion being out of the question (this is a romantic comedy) the two of them must struggle through he condition for the following nine months. The pregnancy threatens her job at a TV studio and his way of life as a profound wastrel. It not only sound unpromising, it sounds familiar. Two mismatched people fall in love, give up their selfish ways, and have a cute baby.Yet the edgy comedy is deftly handled by the director and the performers, even down to supporting roles. It doesn't get truly sickening until the last five minutes or so -- after the excruciating birth scene -- and during the credits, at which time we see home movies and still photos of all those cute cooing tykes that we'd so far been spared.It's raunchy as hell with F bombs galore and some of the funniest scenes depend on that vulgarity but it's not adolescent. It's fully blown and mature.As much impressive as anything else is the picture it presents of life in Northridge, California. Oh, how the mores have changed since I was their age. The talk among men in my youth was always industrial strength -- but WOMEN or "girls" didn't use it, nor did young men use it when women were present. And even without women around, the curses were colorful but decorative. The swearing in this film is equal to that I'd only found in the military, mere punctuation with no semantic baggage. And the women use equally foul language. There's dope all over the place. And everybody hops right into the sack with whoever they pick up at a bar! Where was this life style when I NEEDED it? Oh, I'm -- I'm choking up. (Sob.) Seth Rogen is nobody's idea of a handsome man. At least I don't think so. He's chubby, has a halo of curly locks, needs a shave, and has a voice that suggests gargling. But he's a good actor and brings exactly the right characteristics to the role.I don't want to give away the jokes but I guess I can mention two, both involving small parts.(1) A desperately worried Rogen consults his Dad, the late Harold Ramis, and asks his advice. The advice? Stop worrying. Marriage is a wonderful state and children are a living miracle. Later, when Rogen's life is going to hell in a hand basket, he calls Ramis and shouts that the advice was all wrong. Reply: "I've been divorced three times -- how could you have listened to somebody like me?" (2) The pregnant Heigl consults a Chinese obstetrician who quizzes her about bad habits the way an aggressive district attorney attacks a defendant. "And how many cigarettes have you smoked? Hmm? How MANY?" You'll probably get a lift out of it. It's a knowing sort of comedy built around bits of reality that everyone will find recognizable.

Anyone who gives this movie a bad rating is a Mormon, I swear to you. I hate being prejudice like that, but there are just some very unhappy, terrified people in this world.I am frustrated. I believe this is by far the best DRAMODY in the history of cinema. (Also I'm majoring in filmmaking, so am very into the art of it.) If you are the church-going, one track mind type, and you live your life being offended by every sex reference you hear, this is not the movie for you. I was raised in a very intelligent, loving family of doctors and credential college and high school teachers. I have been taught, PEACE, love, and human nature by some very smart people that I guarantee you are far from anything close to the devil. Being written by Utah Entertainment, I'm sure many Mormons have seen this movie and are the ones giving it bad reviews, because of it's raunchiness. DO NOT GET THE WRONG IDEA ABOUT THESE LOW REVIEWS, unless of course you are one of those people. If you understand why South Park is so genius, as my family does, you will love this movie. (I do happen to also know some people who don't care for South Park who loved this film.) I would say this film would be loved by ages 15-75 (yes my Grandma liked this movie, a lot.) You would pretty much have to be someone who is totally freaked out about the world and think you were going to hell if you like a movie with premarital sex, drugs, and vulgar language in order to be turned off by this film. I AM TELLING YOU I could list two dozen very intelligent people that loved this movie. These are people who have very good paying jobs, who are happy, peaceful, and high on life; not burnouts or delinquent teenagers. The people who do not understand this film are strictly those who are afraid of the world, which I'm sure you've come across plenty of them. They are the types of people who are 'happy' but when you get to know them, they're not really happy, they're terrified. This is a very well written, intelligent piece of art. I promise it will bring you many laughs, and a warmed heart. This is a beautiful portrait of life, love, laughter, friendship, and everything in between. Don't even pay attention to the low ratings/reviews, watch the movie; it's very raunchy so of course there's those people who will be offended. If you are one of those people, then don't watch it. But we don't need your one star reviews just because you don't have a complete life. This movie is praised by many who understand the beauty of life in a whole.

Seth Rogen does it again. Of course, he's the reason why I ever watched this movie, and now, it's become one of my all-time favorite comedies. It's so funny. Actually, it's freaking hilarious. Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl make this movie even better. They have an interesting chemistry, which I love. I really liked Katherine Heigl in this kind of role, because it's completely different to her more romantic comedy roles. There is a reason why this movie is beloved.This movie is about a one night stand and what occurs after that night. Alison Scott is a E! Television worker, who gets promoted. She goes out with her sister to a nightclub to celebrate. There, she meets Ben Stone, an unemployed pothead. They hook up and Alison gets pregnant. The rest of the movie is basically about their lives throughout the pregnancy while they try to make their relationship work.Recommended for: Seth Rogen fans, Katherine Heigl fans, comedy fans.Overall, I give this movie a 10 out of 10, which in my ratings book is: Freaking Ridonkulous.

Knocked Up (2007): Dir: Judd Apatow / Cast: Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Leslie Mann, Paul Rudd, Harold Ramis: Few directors can strike gold twice but Judd Apatow is one of few. He previously made the hilarious The 40 Year Old Virgin, an observant comedy about sex introduction. Now here he is with the aftermath of sex and another comic masterpiece. Katherine Heigl stars as a young woman promoted to on camera at a news facility but upon celebrating at a nightclub she meets an irresponsible pot smoking party animal played by Seth Rogen. A night of passion leads to pregnancy and the totally altering of lifestyles. Director Judd Apatow is observant in themes of change and adaptation. Heigl is strong as a woman growing too fast yet accepting the challenge of motherhood. Rogen plays off someone torn between responsibility and carefree. Leslie Mann plays Heigl's older sister who struggles in her marriage to Paul Rudd. She gives Heigl advice that is met with scorn in the face of Rogen's lifestyle and whether or not he is fit for fatherhood. Rudd is reclusive in that Mann makes the decisions and he basically tells Rogen about his routine. Harold Ramis is perfect casting as Rogen's father who offers advice during a crucial heart to heart scene. Hilarious view of unplanned pregnancies resulting in a comedy that gets knocked up to the best films of the year. Score: 10 / 10