The Story:
Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) are both celebrating their 40th birthdays. Naturally, if that wasn't enough of a crisis, they have to deal with their kids, their relationship with their parents(John Lithgow, Albert Brooks), their relationship with each other and the stress and toll of their jobs on their life.
It's funny because it's true.
So you've seen this pair before if you saw Knocked Up. Judd Apatow returns to write and direct this semi-sequel. And there are indeed some quiet truths espoused amongst the go for the jugular comedic gags.
Some work better than others, but the performances by all of the actors save even the worst gags from failing (and flailing) on the screen.
The biggest problem... there's really no payoff.
The movie loops around leaves us almost back at the start.
Has there been some character progress throughout the movie? Yeah... a little, I guess.
But really, many of the questions aren't answered so much as they are pushed off to the side in favor of the next big gag.
It's a Judd Apatow comedy, what else was I supposed to expect?
Final Grade: B-
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I could watch it again if it's on, Rudd is always hilarious, but much like Knocked Up, I don't need to own it.
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