The New York Times
A charmingly bent comedy about a likable geek's progress from action figures to real action.
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The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Acclaimed writer/director/producer Judd Apatow made his big-screen debut with this R-rated Steve Carell-starring comedy. During an innocent poker game with his pals (Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, Romany Malco), the unintentionally abstinent Andy (Carell) accidentally reveals that he's a virgin. His buddies, all stunned, make it their mission to get him laid. But when Andy starts to bond with a nice, single mother (Catherine Keener), the pressure only, er, mounts. Co-stars Elizabeth Banks, Kat Dennings and Leslie Mann.
2005116 minsUSA
ComedyRomance
- Director:
- Judd Apatow (feature debut)
- Writer:
- Judd ApatowSteve Carell
- Cast:
- Steve CarellCatherine KeenerPaul RuddRomany MalcoSeth RogenElizabeth BanksLeslie MannJane LynchKat Dennings
The 40-Year-Old Virgin / Reviews
San Francisco Chronicle
Despite a very lowbrow premise, the profanity-packed script is hilarious, and it also has a good heart.
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Time Out
At its best it resembles one of those classic early-'80s comedies starring Steve Martin... boasting an acute mix of desperation, dignity, lunacy and indecorous wit.
Full reviewThe New York Times
Steve Carell plays the title character in a charmingly bent comedy about a likable geek's progress from action figures to real action.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Little more than an excuse for letting a bouncy team of sketch comics have their heads. Unlike most films pasted together in this way, it displays a certain cohesion.
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Roger Ebert
Surprisingly insightful, as buddy comedies go, and it has a good heart and a lovable hero.
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Empire Magazine
Overlong and slightly muddled, this is nevertheless an enjoyable showcase for the superb Steve Carell.
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