Yeah I saw that, and he’s hilarious. I guess watching that was kinda better than sitting through a long movie with minimal stand up routines. Still liked it, though

Definitely wanted to see more Randy (Aziz Ansari). I had seen a behind-the-scenes special on HBO, that featured a lot more standup (a TON was cut from the movie). Aziz did his standup as the character Randy (all of it) and he killed. Funny, funny kid.

I think Leslie Mann is a great actress, and she was definitely under-used in the movie. I could have had more of her and her family. But at the same time, she came off as kind of stupid. You think she would have learned her lesson the first time with George, but she falls for the same crap again.

Yo Teach! should have been used more. Same with Raaaaandy. The supporting cast was amazing, and should have been used more, especially their stand up routines.

Well said. I agree; Simmons reverted back to his old self, something that happens in real life but not so much in Hollywood. It was a refreshing change.

Interesting – I thought that Rogen was the lead. We see him with his roommates and with the girl, or alone. Unless I’m mistaken, what we know of Simmons (aside from a doctor visit) is what Ira/Rogen sees or knows.

Ira wasn’t a perfect person – he had his flaws – but he still was a pretty good dude. He had the moral bearings to call Simmons out for trying to bang a married mother of two.

i understand many apatow fans not liking this b/c its not like other projects he’s attached to- 40 year old virgin, superbad, etc.

the main character is supposed to be unlikeable. frankly it would be less “real” if after a month or two he did a complete about face and became this great person (like most cliche hollywood films). i think it shows real life and people making poor decisions (in real life most dont get the girl, and end up embarrasing themself). the whole subplot aobut getting caught up with his ex is demonstrating sandlers character now high on his new lease on life. he starts to “come down” when she starts talking about moving in together with the kids. he then reallizes not much has changed for him, and he still doesnt really want that life.

your review is great, but i think maybe you had different expectations for the film. for me it was a touching portrayal of a, while unlikeable, real human being.