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I Love You, Man (2009), Director: John Hamburg, rated PG-13 for crude humor

Are You Man Enough To Say It?

Film ClipStarring: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Sarah Burns, Greg Levine, Jaime Pressly, Jon Favreau, Jane Curtin, J. K. Simmons

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Dude! Rush is the greatest rock band of all time!" - Sydney Fife

Why watch this? It features two dudes who find friendship and share a love for Rush, the thinkin' man's rock band!

Plot Summary: Engaged realtor Peter Klaven realizes he has no close male friends to be his best man. So he embarks on a quest to find one. He eventually connects with the unconventional Sydney Fife, sparking an unexpected friendship that begins to impact Peter's relationship with his fiancée.

Dad's Preview: Have you ever known a guy that didn't have male friends? I have. Peter is that guy. His girlfriend, Zooey, suggests that he find a "guy friend", so that he will have a best man in their wedding. He meets Sydney, and the two awkwardly bond, especially when they realize that they both love the rock band Rush (BTW - that is MY favorite rock band, too!). This film has lots of hilarious ups and downs, but in the end, a loving bro-mance is forged. There are great performances, including cameos from the band's Geddy, Alex and Neil - plus the great Lou Ferrigno, who portrayed TV's The Hulk!


DreamWorks Pictures, De Line Pictures, Bernard Gayle Prod.,
The Montecito Picture Co.; Paramount Pictures

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