KNOCKED UP

(8/10)

Ok so this movie references both Jamie Lee Curtis and Britney Spears-- how could I not give it a ten?! Haha.... Well this flick was very fun and it could of been perfection had it cut a good 20 minutes off. Although it doesn't necessarily feel its length- the second half is all too different from the first- the steam begins to die down and the ending that takes forever to come ends up being short, sweet but almost too abrupt. Ok those are some of my complaints - i'm getting them out because there is still much more praise to be given. Director Judd Apatow tops his previous hit '40 yr old virgin' with this movie because the characers are more fleshed out and the acting is top notch. Look out world, Katherine Hiegl has finally made a name for herself outside of Bride Of Chucky...I mean...Greys Anatomy....No really she is super talented and brought such reality to her role. Seth Rogen plays our dad-to-be and it's hard to believe that he is only 25, he looks much older but that suits the character he plays who is only 23. Paul Rudd seems kind of awkward in his supporting role but all the small roles, especially Ben's friends, really stand out. I have to say, to me, the comedic highlights take place when the male and female co-workers in the E! office are talking to Katherines character- so funny! We really see this life journey that many people can relate to and the message couldn't be more clear- if you accept your life and keep your eyes open you will find happiness where you least expect it. I even got myself a little teary eyed by the end. This movie deserves to be seen because its so much better than most comedies out there- it balances emotion and humor pretty well. There was some funny pop culture references but that went a little overboard, as well as some of the other excess dialogue in the screenplay. But like I said, I can't complain much when i'm so happy with what I saw I just know there could of been a more clean and shorter final package. So yeah, what could be the best comedy of the summer has arrived early and is not to be missed.