- Film Review
- Reviewed By Dave Aldridge
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3 out of 5
This doesn't sound like much: a middle-aged stereo salesman unwittingly betrays his lack of sexual experience and his colleagues decide to help him lose his virginity. But there's something about this comedy that transcends the mundane and - inevitably - raunchier aspects of the plot. Maybe it's the sharp script, co-written by director Judd Apatow and Steve Carell. Maybe it's the equally sharp comic playing of the cast headed by Carell (Anchorman, Bruce Almighty and the US version of The Office), who's rather appealing as the hapless innocent. This will probably appeal to fans of the Farrelly brothers - there's an excruciating chest-waxing scene to rival Ben Stiller's zip malfunction in There's Something about Mary - but the film is sweet, too. If you're in the mood for some superior tosh, this break-out comedy hit could fit the bill.
Plot Summary
Comedy directed by Judd Apatow, starring Steve Carell and Catherine Keener. When Andy Stitzer makes the mistake of admitting to his workmates that he is less than experienced in sexual matters, they set about helping him to remedy the situation. But for Andy the path to true manhood proves to be a bumpy one.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Andy Stitzer
- Steve Carell
- Trish
- Catherine Keener
- David
- Paul Rudd
- Cal
- Seth Rogen
- Jay
- Romany Malco
- Beth
- Elizabeth Banks (2)
- Nicky
- Leslie Mann
- Paula
- Jane Lynch
- Mooj
- Gerry Bednob
- Haziz
- Shelley Malil
Crew
- Director
- Judd Apatow
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