Date Night

All the time Phil and Claire seem like the kind of people who don't belong in a screwball comedy. That's why it's funny. They're bewildered. more

This is the rare screwball comedy that is superbly paced, cleverly plotted and hilarious from start to finish. more

In addition to Carell and Fey, Date Night boasts a deft supporting cast...Best of all are a very droll James Franco and Mila Kunis as the downtown hipsters for whom the Fosters are mistaken. more

Best of all, the filmmakers know when to pull the plug. Date Night clocks in at 88 minutes and would not have been as funny at 89. more

Regardless of the silliness of the situation -- or, in truth, because of it -- they're a joy to watch. more

For this 21st-century Nick and Nora Charles, the flame is kept alive despite his nighttime anti-snore nose strip and her nighttime bite guard -- thanks to a shared appreciation of the hilarity of nose strips and bite guards. more

The movie knows enough, most of the time, to just let the funny people be funny. more

These talented performers star in two of the wittiest, most sophisticated sitcoms on the air, but for this movie pairing they're stuck with an endlessly silly plot line and overblown physical mayhem that is instantly forgettable. The fact that they make it so funny nonetheless is a testament to their abilities. more

It's cast, down to the smallest role, with genuinely funny performers, people who understand how to time a joke, deliver a setup, underplay a deadpan glance. more

It's a lively, often astute piece of marital sociology wrapped up in an action frolic involving an extremely average New Jersey couple. more

In order for a movie packed full of unlikely plot-developments and general silliness like DATE NIGHT, a cast that's easy to love who have razor sharp comic timing and mastery of their tone is needed. Fortunately, Steve Carrell and Tina Fey meet all three requirements, and thus, DATE NIGHT works on many levels. Carrell and Fey play a nearly middle aged married couple with kids. They have a comfortable suburban life, and are still fond of each other, but they are also clearly just a bit worn out by life. "Date Nights" for them consist of going to a local steak restaurant, with worn-out... more

Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this? ) My husband and I both love this movie, not because it's Academy-Award-winning material (it's not), but because the laughs just keep coming and we can totally relate to how much life changes when you have kids. I'm not a huge Steve Carrell fan, but I think Tina Fey is an incredibly intelligent, witty, and talented writer and actor. I love everyone is this movie, they were perfectly cast and their roles just hilarious. I've seen it several times and still enjoy it. more

Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this? ) We really enjoyed this movie. The chemistry between Tina Fey & Steve Carell is right on!! We highly recommend it. more