So during a night out at the movies with my roommate I very graciously let her pick the film. Last time we went to the theatre together it was to see one of my sci-fi movies, so it was only fair that she choose this time. Of course, she went with the romantic comedy Blind Date. But I figured Steve Carell and Tina Fey are in it and they're funny, so it could be good.
It wasn't good. It was GREAT! Surprisingly, delightfully great. One of those films that's not remotely deep or profound, but it doesn't have to be because it's just a real crowd pleaser.
I'm so not big on rom coms, but this is not your typical romantic movie. Carell and Fey play Phil and Claire Foster respectively, a middle-class New Jersey couple worried that their marriage is in a rut. While on a night out in New York City and due to mistaken identity they become involved with mobsters, shirtless security specialists (played by Mark Wahlberg, who really should do every movie shirtless) and other high jinks. Hilarity ensues, and it's balanced out with a lot of action.
Date Night does not escape cliche-free. It's all a little too crazy, some of the lines are old and the ending is way too tidy. But Carell and Fey make it work with their own brand of comedy. The whole theatre was in stitches at several points, including me.
I may have to let my roommate pick more movies in the future.
Verdict: A surprising treat, with a lot of laughs. Carell and Fey need to do more projects together.
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