OT: Great Movie - Knocked Up

[GSRelyea]

Went to see Knocked Up last night, the movie is 132 minutes long I think I laughed for about 120 of them. One of the funniest movies I have seen in years.

Summary-
When a one-night stand that should have ended with the sunrise has unexpectedly permantent consequences, the reluctant odd couple attempts to transform their tentative relationship into a lasting love in a conception comedy from the people who brought viewers The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Twenty-four-year-old entertainment journalist Allison Scott (Katherine Heigl) was on the fast track to the big time when an alcohol-fueled one-night stand with responsibility-shirking slacker Ben Stone (Seth Rogen) found her professional priorities taking a back seat to the prospect of parenthood. Now, as overgrown kid Ben is faced with the choice of maintaining his carefree lifestyle or assuming the responsibilities of fatherhood, his decision to stick around is only the beginning of the unlikely couple's nine-month courtship. In order to make things work between the pair, however, there's going to have to be some compromise, and when Allison and Ben decide to take a shot at love, they quickly find that building a relationship from scratch isn't nearly as easy as making a baby. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

[Man-Goblin]

Couldn't agree more; I thought it was awesome.

[Orange_Beard]

Judd Apatow was on Stern last week. Sounds like a great guy and REALLY Funny.
Can't wait to see the movie.

[Man-Goblin]

Judd Apatow was on Stern last week. Sounds like a great guy and REALLY Funny.
Can't wait to see the movie.

I heard that interview too. It's hard to believe he pumped out pieces of **** like Liar, Liar and Bruce Almighty. 40 year and Knocked Up are REALLY funny, though.

[Orange_Beard]

I heard that interview too. It's hard to believe he pumped out pieces of **** like Liar, Liar and Bruce Almighty. 40 year and Knocked Up are REALLY funny, though.

He really seems to have found his grove. Did you catch the name of his next movie? He was talking about how "dirty" it was, I can't remember thew name.

[Man-Goblin]

He really seems to have found his grove. Did you catch the name of his next movie? He was talking about how "dirty" it was, I can't remember thew name.

He's got his name attached to like 10 movies, but I remember one he discussed where the whole movie the main characters are trying to score weed or something. Kinda sounds like a harold and kumar thing.

[bronco militia]

I heard that interview too. It's hard to believe he pumped out pieces of **** like Liar, Liar and Bruce Almighty. 40 year and Knocked Up are REALLY funny, though.


huh? I found all four of those movies funny

[Paladin]

Well, some people are easier to entertain......

[Man-Goblin]

Movies like Liar, Liar are created on the assumption that the star power or 'talent' in them will create a strong box office draw. There is no real point in putting any effort in writing particularly good or funny script because the movie will make money regardless.

[Orange_Beard]

Movies like Liar, Liar are created on the assumption that the star power or 'talent' in them will create a strong box office draw. There is no real point in putting any effort in writing particularly good or funny script because the movie will make money regardless.

I wonder what the original script looked like. I am sure it was better, then re-written for Jim Corney.

[Arkansas Bronco]

This movie looks to much like a chick flic. If I end up ever watching it will be because my wife realy wants to see it and so far no word from her.

[Los Broncos]

I went to see it on Friday, all the showings were sold out. Ill try this week.

[Los Broncos]

This movie looks to much like a chick flic. If I end up ever watching it will be because my wife realy wants to see it and so far no word from her.

Same here. I kind of want to see it with some of the cast being from the 40 year old virgin, but it does look like a chick flick.

[Man-Goblin]

Same here. I kind of want to see it with some of the cast being from the 40 year old virgin, but it does look like a chick flick.

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. There is some chick flickedness about it, but no more than 40 year...

[Los Broncos]

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. There is some chick flickedness about it, but no more than 40 year...

Ok, ill go with a open mind.

[dbfan21]

You guys will absolutely love this movie. I think it may a bit better for the married crowd and maybe even better for couples who have experienced pregnancy and child birth.

I laughed out loud during that movie than I did in the last three weeks. It was well put together (plot, characters, etc.).

It's a must-see! :afro:

[BizzyBone7]

Have you guys ever watched that show Undeclared that was on in like '01 or '02? It was only on for a season. At least half of the cast of this movie was in it and Apatow directed it. Its really funny. You can find it online at tv-links.co.uk

But the main character, i forget his name right now, is hilarious. And Jay Baruchiel is also hysterical. I cant wait to see this movie.

[telluride]

His new movie is called Superbad. There was a trailer for it prior to Knocked Up. some of the same actors are in it -- Apatow's comedy troupe.

[dbfan4life]

huh? I found all four of those movies funny

I did too!

[Traveler]

I'll wait for the DVD.

[Crushaholic]

I was going to skip this movie until the reviews came in. People seem to love this movie. I'll have to seriously think about shelling out money for Knocked Up...

[epicSocialism4tw]

Funny stuff. The movie has crude humor all throughout it, so if you have problems with that then you might want to steer clear.

For those worried about it being a chick flick, its not. The main character's friends are absolutely hilarious. There is quite an element of dudeness in there. Personally, I think that its more of a dude flick than a chick flick.

Its the type of movie that both men and women will be pleased with.

You will laugh alot.

[bronco militia]

I always wait for comedies to go DVD...there's no sense in going to see a comedy or drama on the big screen

[ZONA]

My friend made me watch this movie called Grandma's Boy and he said it was produced by Adam Sandler and that it was funny as hell. I watched it and it had some moments but with really no star talent, this type of movie just didn't come off that well. The funniest damn thing about that movie was the idiot who kept acting like he was a robot. Did anybody else see this movie? What did you think of it? Just kinda odd is the only real way I can describe it.

You can check out a clip here. JP was the funniest thing about that movie. What a nerd.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jNMOCyR49v0

[Popcorn Sutton]

Agree. I laughed non stop through this entire flick.

[DenverBroncosJM]

Grandma's Boy I thought was funny as hell. You have to watch it before you and your buddies are heading out for the night...Being kinda drunks help also

[OrangeShadow]

ive yet to see it but it looks great

[Dagmar]

I thought it was absolutely hilarious. I'm tempted to go gain.

*THESE MAY OFFEND SENSITIVE TYPES*

Here is a deleted sene. Some extremely crude dialog from up and comer Jonah Hill...

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[Tredici]

This year's version of how really hot chick learns to love average joe. It's a constantly repeated movie theme. Last one was what, Hitch? Ever notice how it's never the other way around?

Wonder why?

[epicSocialism4tw]

This year's version of how really hot chick learns to love average joe. It's a constantly repeated movie theme. Last one was what, Hitch? Ever notice how it's never the other way around?

Wonder why?

The women's movies involve a regular chick who ends up the object of worship of a dude with bucketloads of cash who just wants to be with a regular, underappreciatively pretty girl.

[Rock Chalk]

This year's version of how really hot chick learns to love average joe. It's a constantly repeated movie theme. Last one was what, Hitch? Ever notice how it's never the other way around?

Wonder why?

Because its believable.

Attractive men not named Alec or Hixon or Jack Bauer are fags. Hence, you never see an attractive guy with an ugly (because with women they are either hot or ugly, there is no inbetween no matter how much makeup you plaster on their faces) broad. Its pretty simple.

Hot chicks are always with average joe. I see it everyday, sometimes multiple times a day. Why? Because attractive men not named Alec, Hixon or Jack Bauer are fags. So they essentially are there due to lack of choice.

[Tredici]

The women's movies involve a regular chick who ends up the object of worship of a dude with bucketloads of cash who just wants to be with a regular, underappreciatively pretty girl.

Name one.

[Rock Chalk]

Name one.

Any of Freddie Prinze Jr.s teen flicks.

[OrangeShadow]

superbad looks hillarious

[epicSocialism4tw]

Name one.

Pretty Woman

[freak6]

Attractive men not named Alec or Hixon or Jack Bauer are fags.

Texan.

[Man-Goblin]

This year's version of how really hot chick learns to love average joe. It's a constantly repeated movie theme. Last one was what, Hitch? Ever notice how it's never the other way around?

Wonder why?

Hitch was one of the biggest pieces of **** to ever hit the big screen.

[Los Broncos]

Grandma's Boy I thought was funny as hell. You have to watch it before you and your buddies are heading out for the night...Being kinda drunks help also

I really liked grandmas boy, its funny to watch stoned.

[ShutDownPoster]

Judd Apatow created one of the greatest shows of all time in ' Freaks & Geeks'. Based on that, I'm really looking forward to seeing this.

[MechanicalBull]

Just got back from seeing it and didn't think itd be that great when I saw the commericials, but I'm with everyone else that was laughing non stop through the whole entire movie.

I was a bit suprised to see a comedy being just over 2 hrs but there was no point in the movie where I was saying c'mon lets pick up the pace a little bit. Everyone was real good in it I thought and Paul Rudd's Vegas Hotel scene was hilarious.

[Dedhed]

I just got back from seeing it as well, and I haven't seen a movie that was that consistently funny throughout in a long time. Most comedies these days are formulaic turds that highlight the chosen actors tired personas. See: Will Ferrell last ten movies.

I was laughing out loud for a good 2/3s of Knocked up.

[Tredici]

Pretty Woman

Oh yeah. I forgot. Julia Roberts was your average looking chick in that movie.

Get real.

[Tredici]

Any of Freddie Prinze Jr.s teen flicks.


Please provide the average looking actresses in the role. You know, the ones who would be the equilivant of a Kevin James.

[Man-Goblin]

Please provide the average looking actresses in the role. You know, the ones who would be the equilivant of a Kevin James.

There was an episode of saved by the bell where Zach Morris went to homecoming with an overweight girl...:)

[Tredici]

There was an episode of saved by the bell where Zach Morris went to homecoming with an overweight girl...:)

I'm sure he was highly regarded for his charitable act.

[maven]

I saw a clip of this movie, and all I could think of every man's worst nightmare.

Pass on lame chick flick comedy.

[MechanicalBull]

There was an episode of saved by the bell where Zach Morris went to homecoming with an overweight girl...:)

I remember that episode. Didn't he do it as a joke or something like that at first but then at the end they went to the Max together?

[Dagmar]

I remember that episode. Didn't he do it as a joke or something like that at first but then at the end they went to the Max together?

Shocker! Did Zach... learn a lesson?

"Today, on a very special Saved by the Bell..."

[OUBLOWS]

I saw a clip of this movie, and all I could think of every man's worst nightmare.

Pass on lame chick flick comedy.

Don't let the door hit you in the vagina on the way out.

[Man-Goblin]

I remember that episode. Didn't he do it as a joke or something like that at first but then at the end they went to the Max together?

Yeah, it was messed up man. By the end of the show, though, he learned that it's what's INSIDE that counts; not what's on the outside.

...in related news, she was never heard from again, and the next week he was back to dating hot bitches.

[Hogan11]

I saw a clip of this movie, and all I could think of every man's worst nightmare.

Pass on lame chick flick comedy.

Ah yes...the one night stand where one life's created and two lives are ruined.

Honestly, I thought this was going to be one of them heavy handed moralistic comedies...Laughs with a message and all that horseshat but from what I'm reading here, I'm really not getting that impression at all.

No matter, I'll catch it on HBO/Cinimax in a year or so.

[Dedhed]

I saw a clip of this movie, and all I could think of every man's worst nightmare.

Pass on lame chick flick comedy.
Giant ASSumptions is a great way to live. You don't miss out on anything that way.

[epicSocialism4tw]

Oh yeah. I forgot. Julia Roberts was your average looking chick in that movie.

Get real.


She was one attractive hooker.

[Nuggets4]

Have you guys ever watched that show Undeclared that was on in like '01 or '02? It was only on for a season. At least half of the cast of this movie was in it and Apatow directed it. Its really funny. You can find it online at tv-links.co.uk

But the main character, i forget his name right now, is hilarious. And Jay Baruchiel is also hysterical. I cant wait to see this movie.

I just started re-watching this (thank you Netflix) and I had forgotten how funny that show was. Good lord.

[MechanicalBull]

For those that are saying it looks like a chick flick. Yes it does have to do with having a baby and stuff like that but I wouldn't call it a chick flick at all.

[Dagmar]

Paul Rudd is a comedy genius. Paul Rudd is also a Chiefs fan. Hmmm.

[shakenbake]

I guess I don't smoke enough weed to find it that funny. My girlfriend did say it was "cute".

[Tredici]

She was one attractive hooker.

Hence the name "Pretty Woman". So try again. Name one of those movies where the below average looking chick gets the guy with all the wealth and power.

[epicSocialism4tw]

Hence the name "Pretty Woman". So try again. Name one of those movies where the below average looking chick gets the guy with all the wealth and power.


Sorry, but the hooker slant takes some pretty off of the woman.

Roberts isnt all that attractive anyway.

The title of the movie refers to the self-esteem boosting rise of the hooker from a hooker to the love interest of a rich and powerful man. How sweet. What Roberts looks like in real life is immaterial.

[Dagmar]

Hence the name "Pretty Woman". So try again. Name one of those movies where the below average looking chick gets the guy with all the wealth and power.

that show Ugly Betty. Just a guess. I don't watch.

Sleepless../Yo've got Mail. Tom hanks is more of a catch than Meg Ryan surely.

When Harry met Sally. Billy Crystal ain't a hunk.

[Tredici]

Sorry, but the hooker slant takes some pretty off of the woman.

Roberts isnt all that attractive anyway.

The title of the movie refers to the self-esteem boosting rise of the hooker from a hooker to the love interest of a rich and powerful man. How sweet. What Roberts looks like in real life is immaterial.


What Roberts looks like in real life is immaterial

WTH? The whole point of my first post was you never see any movie where the hot guy ends up happy with a below average looking woman. You jumped in and said there were plenty of those - but have yet to name even one.

You don't have to dismiss the premise of Pretty Woman. It was simply a remake of Cinderella. You know, the one where the glass slipper only fits the beautiful woman.

So I have no idea what point you are trying to make except arguing with yourself.

[Tredici]

Why didn't they reverse the roles for Knocked Up? Wouldn't it be as believable that a great looking guy carelessly knocks up some ugly chick he has a drunken one night stand with? (I mean that's an implausible plot for sure, right?) And then they learn to live happily ever after?

I mean Beauty can love the Beast, right?

It's a repeated theme. Can't be that hard to see.

[epicSocialism4tw]

What Roberts looks like in real life is immaterial
WTH? The whole point of my first post was you never see any movie where the hot guy ends up happy with a below average looking woman. You jumped in and said there were plenty of those - but have yet to name even one.
You don't have to dismiss the premise of Pretty Woman. It was simply a remake of Cinderella. You know, the one where the glass slipper only fits the beautiful woman.
So I have no idea what point you are trying to make except arguing with yourself.

Hollywood women arent ugly.

You are arguing with me about the premise that women like movies where the average, or less than average (in the case of a hooker) women end up winning over the rich and/or powerful guy. It is a completely subjective observation, and one not worthy of the attention that you are giving it.

It sounds more like a case of defensiveness than anything else. Women are shallow also. That was the point I was intending to make.

[Dagmar]

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[Tredici]

Hollywood women arent ugly.

You are arguing with me about the premise that women like movies where the average, or less than average (in the case of a hooker) women end up winning over the rich and/or powerful guy. It is a completely subjective observation, and one not worthy of the attention that you are giving it.

It sounds more like a case of defensiveness than anything else. Women are shallow also. That was the point I was intending to make.

I know what point you are trying to make. Unfortunately it wasn't the point of the discussion. I'm not arguing with you about the premise that women like movies where the average, or less than average (in the case of a hooker)women end up winning over the rich and/or powerful guy.

I'm telling you point blank, Rags to Riches stories (while also a tiresome Hollywood theme) is not what I'm discussing at all. It's what you decided to turn the conversation into because you had no response for the premise I was talking about. Except a lame observation that Hollywood women aren't ugly. Really? Explain why the opposite is true for Hollywood men.
It might have something to do with the double standard I'm referring to that is constantly reinforced in the movies.

[Old Dude]

[B]
... you never see any movie where the hot guy ends up happy with a below average looking woman....

How about Out of Africa and pretty much every other Meryl Streep movie ever made?





Oops. Never mind. Come to think of it, none of those ever have happy endings.

[Hogan11]

Hence the name "Pretty Woman". So try again. Name one of those movies where the below average looking chick gets the guy with all the wealth and power.

Take out the wealth and power part and Shallow Hal and The Truth About Cats And Dogs would apply......wouldn't they?

[Hogan11]

For those that are saying it looks like a chick flick. Yes it does have to do with having a baby and stuff like that but I wouldn't call it a chick flick at all.

I'm just hoping it's not a rewrite and tweaking of the plot of For Keeps, because that's what it looks like in the previews.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

I saw a clip of this movie, and all I could think of every man's worst nightmare.

Pass on lame chick flick comedy.Is this (chick flicks) what's considered comedy to younger people now-a-days?

[bronco militia]

I thought wedding crashers was a chickflick....the 1st half is good, 2nd half chick flick

damn-that movie was disappointing

[bronco militia]

Why didn't they reverse the roles for Knocked Up? Wouldn't it be as believable that a great looking guy carelessly knocks up some ugly chick he has a drunken one night stand with? (I mean that's an implausible plot for sure, right?) And then they learn to live happily ever after?

I mean Beauty can love the Beast, right?

It's a repeated theme. Can't be that hard to see.

bridget jones diary

[Dedhed]

Anyone calling this a "chick flick" has not seen it.

[Old Dude]

bridget jones diary

That was actually a pretty good movie.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Anyone calling this a "chick flick" has not seen it.Seen the previews and it definitely is in my book (or pop or teen comedy). Everyone has a different comedic definition level though.

[bronco militia]

That was actually a pretty good movie.


yeah...not bad at all. But don't even bother with the sequel. Holy crap bad

[Tredici]

Take out the wealth and power part and Shallow Hal and The Truth About Cats And Dogs would apply......wouldn't they?

I don't know about Shallow Hal. Unless anyone would consider Jack Black a hottie prize of any type.

Haven't seen the The Truth About Cats and Dogs but I think the premise is simply a reverse Cyrano plot? -- Which of course was originally written for the not so hot male role. So probably this is a goose/gander take. And I guess Janine Garafolo would be an example of unattractive.

[Tredici]

bridget jones diary

Holy Crap. Have you guys actually seen these movies? Does the we added 20 pounds to Renee Zeilwegger to make her completely disgusting end up happily ever after with Hugh Grant?

[Bronco_Beerslug]

I don't know about Shallow Hal. Unless anyone would consider Jack Black a hottie prize of any type.

Haven't seen the The Truth About Cats and Dogs but I think the premise is simply a reverse Cyrano plot? -- Which of course was originally written for the not so hot male role. So probably this is a goose/gander take. And I guess Janine Garafolo would be an example of unattractive.

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Janine Garofalo

[Tredici]

http://www.sportalicious.com/Images/garafolo.gif
Janine Garofalo

She actually doesn't care much about her appearance. But I've never seen her cast in a movie role where they don't Hollywood her up. She doesn't seem to object to being seen either way.

[bronco militia]

Holy Crap. Have you guys actually seen these movies? Does the we added 20 pounds to Renee Zeilwegger to make her completely disgusting end up happily ever after with Hugh Grant?

she's ugly with or without the extra weight and she gets the guy in the end....

what else am I missing?

anyway, you sound like an atractive young lady...what is it that you look for in a guy?


:pimp:

[epicSocialism4tw]

I know what point you are trying to make.

Then why on earth did you reply with something that wasnt on topic?

Explain why the opposite is true for Hollywood men.

Yeah...women dont turn out in droves for Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Johnny Depp, James Dean, Harrison Ford, Kevin Costner, Hugh Grant, etc, etc. Ugly people only sell tickets to freak shows.

[Tredici]

Then why on earth did you reply with something that wasnt on topic?



Yeah...women dont turn out in droves for Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Johnny Depp, James Dean, Harrison Ford, Kevin Costner, Hugh Grant, etc, etc. Ugly people only sell tickets to freak shows.

For the last time Llama-

Your reply to MY ORIGINAL POST was the one that wasn't on Topic. And the above reply has absolutely nothing to do with it either.

I'm just going to leave it that you don't have the ability to figure this one out.
It had nothing to do with ugly people or beautiful people in Hollywood or with any gender being any more shallow than the other. None of those things have anything to do with my first post you responded to. So let's just say you've never gotten on topic. Mmmmmkay?

[epicSocialism4tw]

For the last time Llama-

Your reply to MY ORIGINAL POST was the one that wasn't on Topic. And the above reply has absolutely nothing to do with it either.

I'm just going to leave it that you don't have the ability to figure this one out.
It had nothing to do with ugly people or beautiful people in Hollywood or with any gender being any more shallow than the other. None of those things have anything to do with my first post you responded to. So let's just say you've never gotten on topic. Mmmmmkay?


Boo hoo.

[Tredici]

Boo hoo.

Aw... don't cry. It's enough you finally understand your limited reading comprehension skills.

Now dry those widdle eyes and run off and just try to do better next time.

[epicSocialism4tw]

Aw... don't cry. It's enough you finally understand your limited reading comprehension skills.

Now dry those widdle eyes and run off and just try to do better next time.

Try Midol. At least it helps with the cramping.

[Tredici]

Try Midol. At least it helps with the cramping.

Again. No context. And embarassingly unoriginal. I pretty much declare victory when the response become overused cliches without any merit.

Dismissed.

[epicSocialism4tw]

Again. No context. And embarassingly unoriginal. I pretty much declare victory when the response become overused cliches without any merit.
Dismissed.

LOL

You are an absolute lightweight amateur. Evidenced by the way you cling to a little exchange over whether or not women enjoy movies where the average girl hooks up with the rich guy.

Have you ever heard of "Prince Charming"? As if that theme hasnt been EXTREMELY popular throughout the history of moviemaking. You are dense, and too much so to see beyond your intense disdain for men.

Goodness. You are too easy.

Bother someone with an IQ more in your own range...say...your dog.

[Nuggets4]

You would think this was a basketball conversation the way Llama was getting slammed around while being too dense to realize it.

Saw the movie today. It wasn't as good as I was expecting, but solid. 3.5 out of 5 stars.

[Dedhed]

Seen the previews and it definitely is in my book (or pop or teen comedy). Everyone has a different comedic definition level though.

You're wrong, and seeing as you haven't seen it, your opinion carries absolutely no value.

[MechanicalBull]

Everyone has different tastes in comedies which is totally understandable. When I first saw the previews for this I thought it didn't look that great and I just went to see it just to go, but I was totally wrong and was laughing throughout the entire movie and I'm not a fan of the stoner/teen type comedies. This has that type of comedy in it but it also mixes in other styles as well.

[SonOfLe-loLang]

I actually thought it was sweeter than it was funny, though i found it very funny. I love those old freaks and geeks guys...best comedy team around these days

[Dagmar]

I actually thought it was sweeter than it was funny, though i found it very funny. I love those old freaks and geeks guys...best comedy team around these days

Some of Paul Rudd's stuff was definitely touching.


Also, when I go to get a scotch/whiskey, I tell my wife I am getting a Delorean.

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[Bronco_Beerslug]

You're wrong, and seeing as you haven't seen it, your opinion carries absolutely no value.You're wrong, and seeing as you actually did see it and still think it isn't chick flick, your opinion carries absolutely no value.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

You would think this was a basketball conversation the way Llama was getting slammed around while being too dense to realize it.

Saw the movie today. It wasn't as good as I was expecting, but solid. 3.5 out of 5 stars.He's pretty much been Tredici's b*tch since day one around here. What's funny is he doesn't have enough upstairs to figure it out.

[Dedhed]

You're wrong, and seeing as you actually did see it and still think it isn't chick flick, your opinion carries absolutely no value.
Shocking that you would claim to be an authority on something you're completely ignorant of.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Shocking that you would claim to be an authority on something you're completely ignorant of.
I was parodying your post if you didn't get it. Like I said, it's a matter of comedic taste. I've found what my 17 year old daughter and her friends consider funny (like this movie) I have no interest in.

[epicSocialism4tw]

This movie isnt a "chick flick".

Anyone who's seen it can tell you as much.

The humor is definitely aimed at the 18-30ish year old male.

[Dedhed]

I was parodying your post if you didn't get it. Like I said, it's a matter of comedic taste. I've found what my 17 year old daughter and her friends consider funny (like this movie) I have no interest in.
Oh, I got it, and you're right. If you find your post amusing, this is not the movie for you.

[Dedhed]

This movie isnt a "chick flick".

Anyone who's seen it can tell you as much.

The humor is definitely aimed at the 18-30ish year old male.

True. Although, I'm on the latter end of that spectrum, and I laughed my arse off. I do like to laugh though so I may be an unreliable source. I guess if you really tried you could not laugh during this movie.

[epicSocialism4tw]

True. Although, I'm on the latter end of that spectrum, and I laughed my arse off. I do like to laugh though so I may be an unreliable source. I guess if you really tried you could not laugh during this movie.

It was very funny.

The Cirque de Soleil scene was probably my favorite, but any scene involving Ben's bachelor pad was funny as well. The entire theater laughed quite rigorously throughout the whole film.

I forget the character's name, but the guy who played Ben's future brother-in-law was hilarious also.

It's a funny movie all around for both boys and girls, and I would say that its one of the best theater experiences in a while. Good fun.

[Inkana7]

My friend made me watch this movie called Grandma's Boy and he said it was produced by Adam Sandler and that it was funny as hell. I watched it and it had some moments but with really no star talent, this type of movie just didn't come off that well. The funniest damn thing about that movie was the idiot who kept acting like he was a robot. Did anybody else see this movie? What did you think of it? Just kinda odd is the only real way I can describe it.

You can check out a clip here. JP was the funniest thing about that movie. What a nerd.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jNMOCyR49v0

Grandma's Boy is one of the greatest movies I have ever seen. And I'm a huge movie buff, so I love everything. I do have a thing for crude humor though.(Kevin Smith is my favorite film maker.)

[Old Dude]

She actually doesn't care much about her appearance. But I've never seen her cast in a movie role where they don't Hollywood her up. She doesn't seem to object to being seen either way.


I don't know. I always thought Garofalo was pretty sexy. I thought she was great in Romy & Michelle's HS Reunion, and also in Mystery Men.

Jennifer Aniston is the one I don't get. I just don't see the attraction, but I guess it's all subjective.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Oh, I got it, and you're right. If you find your post amusing, this is not the movie for you.
Apparently you didn't "get it". It wasn't meant to be funny, it was meant to show you how lame your post was.
This movie isnt a "chick flick".
If you liked it then that confirms it.

[Man-Goblin]

I don't know. I always thought Garofalo was pretty sexy. I thought she was great in Romy & Michelle's HS Reunion, and also in Mystery Men.

Jennifer Aniston is the one I don't get. I just don't see the attraction, but I guess it's all subjective.

Dude, you would take Garofalo over Jennifer Aniston?

[Dedhed]

Apparently you didn't "get it". It wasn't meant to be funny, it was meant to show you how lame your post was.
If you liked it then that confirms it.I guess the truth is lame then. Unless you're claiming not to be ignorant of the movie in question, and have somehow managed to be the first person in history to be able to speak knowledgeably about something with which he has no experience.

I guess you don't understand the definition of parody. Not surprising given your apparent definition of "chick Flick" to include anything that involves interplay between the sexes.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

I guess the truth is lame then. Unless you're claiming not to be ignorant of the movie in question, and have somehow managed to be the first person in history to be able to speak knowledgeably about something with which he has no experience.

I guess you don't understand the definition of parody. Not surprising given your apparent definition of "chick Flick" to include anything that involves interplay between the sexes.I already told you I seen previews of it (the movie was available on the net before it actually debuted) and I also stated people have different views of what they consider to be comedy.

Parody (http://www.tfd.com/parody): 2. Something so bad as to be equivalent to intentional mockery.

[Old Dude]

Dude, you would take Garofalo over Jennifer Aniston?


Without a doubt. Garofalo is funny. Aniston is not. Case closed.

[SonOfLe-loLang]

i dont think either are particularly funny...sarah silverman is great stand up though

[Man-Goblin]

Without a doubt. Garofalo is funny. Aniston is not. Case closed.

You convinced me. Waiter, I'll take one of each. :twokisses

[RkyMtnThunder]

Garofalo is one of those girls who could actually be pretty hot if she didnt really care about that stuff.

Anniston has a team of stylists and all that other junk Janeane doesnt care for.

One seems quite a bit more down to earth than the other.

[Dedhed]

I already told you I seen previews of it (the movie was available on the net before it actually debuted) and I also stated people have different views of what they consider to be comedy.

Parody (http://www.tfd.com/parody): 2. Something so bad as to be equivalent to intentional mockery.

So you take pride in judging books by their cover; congrats:thumbs: . And using a secondary definition that lacks the key element of a parody: Humor.

Clearly there are different views, but your classification of Knocked up as a "Chick Flick" would mean that every movie involving both men and women is a chick flick. You seem unable to grasp the point that because you haven't seen the movie, your opinion of it is completely moot. There is nothing you can say that will change that fact.

[MechanicalBull]

Grandma's Boy is one of the greatest movies I have ever seen. And I'm a huge movie buff, so I love everything. I do have a thing for crude humor though.(Kevin Smith is my favorite film maker.)

I know probably only a few people saw Grandma's Boy but I too found it hilarious.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

So you take pride in judging books by their cover; congrats:thumbs: . And using a secondary definition that lacks the key element of a parody: Humor.

Clearly there are different views, but your classification of Knocked up as a "Chick Flick" would mean that every movie involving both men and women is a chick flick. You seem unable to grasp the point that because you haven't seen the movie, your opinion of it is completely moot. There is nothing you can say that will change that fact.
Like I said, I did see parts of it. It's generally accepted a "chick flick" is any movie that the female lead is struggling with one romantic problem or another. I'll give you this movie is more about a juvenile male and his buddies more than it is about the lead chick so calling it chick flick in that sense may not be accurate.

And just because a word has multiple definitions doesn't mean one is more accurate than the other :thumbs:

[Dedhed]

Like I said, I did see parts of it. It's generally accepted a "chick flick" is any movie that the female lead is struggling with one romantic problem or another. I'll give you this movie is more about a juvenile male and his buddies more than it is about the lead chick so calling it chick flick in that sense may not be accurate.I think a better definition is- a movie that men only go to with the hopes of getting laid afterwards. What movie has a female character in it who isn't involved in a romantic problem?

And just because a word has multiple definitions doesn't mean one is more accurate than the other :thumbs:That depends entirely on the usage and context. However if we apply the definition you cited to your own usage, what you said is that your post was "so bad as to be equivalent to intentional mockery", meaning that you didn't intend mockery but your effort was so poor that it achieved it anyway. I don't think you meant to call your own post "So bad".

You were, in fact using the primary definition: "a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing", and only changed to the secondary definition when I pointed out that your post was lacking the "humorous" aspect of the primary definition.:thumbs:

[Crushaholic]

It was OK, but it wasn't the laugh machine I expected. I won't be a repeat viewer, but I wasn't in the "give me my money back" mode. There are a few laughs here and there, but nothing special. I guess it would have been funnier if I personally have been in the same situation, but I haven't. 2.5 stars out of 5 for me. I went to see Oceans Thirteen the following day. That was a MUCH better movie...