When Paul Rudd is involved in a comedy you know there will be some laughs ahead. The talented Rudd (Peter Klaven) is paired with the talented Jason Segel (new best friend Sydney Fife) and Rashida Jones (Peter’s fiance Zooey) to create a funny movie with winning performances. The clever idea of a guy who doesn’t have a guy best friend for his wedding setting out to find one is then one upped by the idea of a “bromance” film.

“I Love You Man” has a solid supporting cast with some standout comic performances including J.K. Simmons, a great character actor and always extremely funny (for another view of this talented actor check out the television series “Oz”, he is scary good in that series); Andy Samberg (playing Peter’s gay brother who comes off very straight) is funny throughout; Jaime Presley’s line delivery is great, shame she doesn’t have more lines; Thomas Lennon (Reno 911) is hilarious in every scene; Jane Curtin…enough said. Two SNL alums in one film, even more fun.

While the direction was good and the actors performed well I think the screenplay could have been stronger overall. That being said this is a good comedy film with plenty of improvised dialogue, and the scenes between Rudd and Segel are especially funny.

“I Love You Man” is a romping comedy you’ll enjoy for the great acting and funny lines. Maybe not a classic (but close enough) its a fun movie worth renting.

2009. Written and directed by John Hamburg. Starring Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Jaime Pressly, Jon Favreau, Sarah Burns, Jane Curtin, J.K. Simmons, Andy Samberg and Lou Ferrigno.

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