Date Night (2010)

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Best movie ever!

There's a good chance the film will make you laugh out loud, but if it doesn't, there's an even better chance it will make you openly sob.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

Shame on me for thinking I would enjoy this film. Other than Little Miss Sunshine and the Minions I can't think of any Steve Carrel movies I liked. Tina Fey is great at impersonating Sarah Palin but I guess she can't do that all the time. Others found this movie more disagreeable than me so I don't need to add much more. The outtakes, at the end, are not worth the wait. However the scene done by Mila Kunis and James Franco was enjoyable.

For probably the last 5-10 years, I haven't seen a good Hollywood comedy. They all seem to be about gross-out scenes, teenage losers, or awkward sexual situations. Fortunately, "Date Night" breaks that trend by combining two hilarious leads with a genuine plot that can be enjoyed on all levels.For a basic plot summary, this movie follows the exploits of Mr. and Mrs. Foster (Carell and Fey) who (on their one impulse move) steal a dinner reservation from another couple and get drawn into a blackmail plot that has them running all over town looking for a way out.In terms of comedy, "Date Night" hits on all cylinders, thriving on the unmistakable style of Carell. As so often happens in the world of funnymen, Carell may be completely irrelevant a year or two from now, but currently he is golden. If you like him on "The Office", you'll laugh at this effort as well. Tina Fey also shines in a co-starring role, providing a more direct approach to laughs rather than Carell's subtly.What really sets this movie apart from others, though, is its heart. This is a film that can be enjoyed at a deeper level than just laughs. It touches on common themes like family, stagnating marriage, and trying to find that youthful excitement in life. Besides the funny business, "Date Night" will make you both think and feel in equal proportions.Thus, I thoroughly enjoyed this film and highly recommend it to all viewers, especially Carell junkies. It will have you laughing one minute, and contemplating your life the next.

Try as he might, Shawn Levy can only take improvisation so far. In some films it's comedy gold, in others it blows over like a soft breeze. Date Night is saved a huge embarrassment thanks to Steve Carell and Tina Fey. They make us easily believe that their marriage is in a rut. A night out in the city centre goes awry when they decide to nick a couple's dinner reservation, and they're believed to be someone they are not. Their personalities bounce off each other, whether it's them bickering or attempting to get out of a mess, they're a pleasure to watch. Accompanying them is a boring, washed out story with a bunch of actors who're unaware of starring in a comedy. Date Night is rife with cameos. Some shine brighter than others, the most notable is Mark Wahlberg's Holbrooke, whose pecks garner more laughs than Fichtner and Liotta put together.Check out my other reviews on http://straighttelling.co.uk

Date Night tells the story of a married couple (Steve Carell and Tina Fey) who are stuck in a bit of a rut and whose lives revolve around their kids and work (just like so many of us). However, the similarities end when they get mistaken for criminals during their weekly 'date night' and are ruthlessly hunted down across New York by the mob.I feel after that brief plot summary I should write '...with hilarious consequences.' However, that would not be accurate. Date Night is not a 'laugh a minute' film. I actually think it's better than that. It goes to great lengths to portray a 'normal' married couple who, although are happy together, there's still that little something - call it a spark? - that's gone out. It's a funny film, but mixed with decent observations and character development that lifts it emotionally from the likes of American Pie and The Hangover.It's funny and entertaining and, although not that original in its storyline, the chemistry between Carell and Fey is undeniable. I think that most couples married for a long time will easily understand the situation of Phil and Claire.A great date movie.