This movie felt like it was a part of Jason Segel, especially when he bared all, right down to his privates (I have to admit, that was funny).

If you’re not a Judd Apatow fan by now, it’s safe to skip this movie. However, I’m still quite impartial. Apatow previous movies such as 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked-Up were just OK for me. I didn’t laugh till I dropped and I didn’t dislike them. I just don’t find those kind of jokes so funny that I’ll love the movies. Same goes with Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

But having said that, some of the most funny moments came from those jokes, and provided mostly by a great cast of cameos – and that will be all that I’ll allow myself to indulge in the matter.

I am not a fan of Segel from his permanent stint in HIMYM. But I thought he did very well in this one. He reminded me of myself as I went through that rough time, and I’m sure most of everyone has had their fair share of that experience. So as I could feel what the character was feeling even if not to the extreme extent, that made it even more fun.

Perhaps it’s because Segel wrote the script, hence the acting came so naturally. He embodied the character with a believable performance that’s well-balanced between humour and heartache.

Two new-comers to the Apatow fold were great in their performances as well. Mila Kunis was adorable and unforgettable while English Russel Brand was unforgettable as well albeit in a whole different sense. Segel’s script has given Brand’s character so much more depth as compared to Brand in Bedtime Stories.

It’s too early to judge Segel’s writing credibility with just this one. So until his next one in 2010.

Rating: 7 / 10

(all images from imdb.com)