3/10
Total romcom treason! Has some intelligence and humor but, for the most part, this is a sleazy, dirty, offensive romantic comedy
22 September 2008
Tank (Dane Cook) has a job as a "complaint-handler" for a company that sells air purifiers. What this means, basically, is that he tells folks in 1,001 ways that they are not getting their hard-earned money returned to them, even if their devices don't work. In addition to this sleazebag job, he has an unsavory moonlighting position, too. He will, for a fee, take a man's ex-girlfriend out on a miserable date or two, so that the female will come running back to her former flame. She will do this because her old mate will look "good" to her and because she will be scared of the quality of single, available men out in the big world. It works stingingly well. But, one day, Tank is asked to date the gal his roommate, Dustin (Jason Biggs) had fallen in love with and been dumped by. Tank is hesitant since Dustin is a personal friend but eventually he agrees to meet Alexis (Kate Hudson). But, lo and behold, Alexis is different from a lot of other females. Not only is she gorgeous and smart, she doesn't seem to mind it when Tank plays his car stereo at full volume or takes her to a strip club for their first date. This may take more than one encounter, thus providing time for Tank to begin to admire his prey. Is there a possible love triangle in the future? This film has some genuine intelligence and humor, but no one will notice. It is, quite frankly, a sleazy, dirty, offensive film that will send most fans of romantic comedy running to the box office for a refund. There is an abundance of bad language, gross humor, and sexual scenarios that make the film a strong "R", putting it a category of non-recommendation for the average film goer. That said, the cast is an asset, with Cook doing a fine down-and-dirty turn as the amoral opportunist, and Hudson, Biggs, and Alec Baldwin providing nice support as the other major players. The production values are also above average, with nice costumes, metropolitan sets, camera work and direction. But, the script is replete with uber-raunchy thoughts and ideas that register disgust, not admiration. If you are a huge fan of light romance, do NOT see this movie, you will be absolutely horrified. Unless you are "up for anything", this is a flick you would not wish on your best friend's girl, mother, dog, et cetera.
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