Fresh
The concept is solid, applying rusty romcom cliches to a tale of new-found masculine buddydom. But the plot is scatty.
Tom Huddlestone, Time Out
I Love You, Man
Are you man enough to say it?
2009 · 1h 45m · R
Comedy, Romance
Directed by
John Hamburg
Overview
Peter Klaven is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation, embarking on a series of bizarre and awkward "man-dates."
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
83%
Tomatometer
Rotten
I Love You, Man is the second movie this year -- He's Just Not That Into You being the first -- with a popular catchphrase for its title. This is one of the film's few distinctions.
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
Fresh
It's a thin premise, and I Love You, Man features the usual quota of jokes involving masturbation, projectile vomiting and flatulence. But is it worth it? Thanks to Rudd and Segel (and some terrific cameos), totes magotes.
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
Fresh
The picture is worth catching for the delicate and toxic nuances of Rudd's performance.
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine
Fresh
Though the script doesn't always rise to their level, I Love You, Man is more than worth seeing for the chemistry between the shambling Segel and the endlessly inventive Rudd.
Dana Stevens, Slate
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