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Remarkably, it’s actually the crude humor in She’s Out of My League that works best. For example, after his friends wax poetic about the romantic benefits to “manscaping,” Kirk decides to heed their advice, but finds the process more difficult than expected. Luckily, his chubby friend is willing to step in and give the up-close-and-personal touch the job requires. Okay, classic. The problem is that’s not the kind of film the rest of the movie is trying to be. Kirk’s more revealing conversations with his friends cleverly touch on real issues of self-confidence and not being hindered by your insecurities. Good stuff. Then comes the testicle shaving. Good stuff also, but incongruous.
Side note: The film takes place in Pittsburgh and the filmmakers actually made it look like a city a person could hang out in. Who knew?
While She’s Out of My League, at times, flies at similar altitudes as the Judd Apatow films it attempts to emulate, the insanely implausible nature of the relationship between Kirk and Molly puts the film in danger of crashing into the mountains and leaves you with a cheap Knocked Up knock off. Rated R for language and sexual content. 105m.At the Broadway, Fortuna and Mill Creek.
— Andrew Goff
Continuing
ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Johnny Depp and Tim Burton’s very public love affair takes a journey down the rabbit hole. Rated PG. 101m. At the Broadway, Fortuna and Mill Creek.
AVATAR. Military forces attempt to control and exploit a region and its people, whom they know little about (In 3D). Rated PG-13. 162m. At the Broadway and Fortuna (3D).
BROOKLYN’S FINEST. Ethan Hawke, Richard Gere and Don Cheadle play three New York cops who have a rough day on the job. Rated R. 133m. At Mill Creek.
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