Date Night

Date Night was a movie that I didn’t think much of at first – and gave it a miss in the week of its release. However, numerous good reviews on twitter made us reconsider it – especially since this week’s new releases didn’t really have anything to offer in spite of the 6-7 odd movies releasing. And it turned out to be a decent entertainer just as promised – not a must-watch, but a good timepass.

The story doesn’t pack a gag-a-minute as it initially promises – but the leading duo sort of make up for it. Steve Carell is a little subdued here, but he still delivers a Hugh Grant-esque performance (minus the good looks and the British accent, I might add). Tina Fey is the star of the show – transforming from a boring soccer mom to a pole dancer at a strip club – she really lets her hair down and has fun

The movie is essentially mistaken identity comedy – boring suburban couple get a shock when their best friends announce that they are separating because “they have become like roommates”. Hoping to spice up their own life, the Fosters head for Manhattan’s swishest new restaurant – and when they fail to get a table there, they claim an unclaimed reservation in the name of the Tripplehorns. However, they bite more than they can chew as they find out in the evening – with bad guys with guns, rogue cops and the Mafioso for company.

The script could have done with a few more clever lines – but Steve Carell and Tina Fey make good use of the ones available – especially the scenes with a shirtless Mark Wahlberg. Both have great comic timing – and make this really unbelievable night somewhat real. The plot about gangsters and the police – especially the climax – is a little absurd though

All in all, it’s a good watch, compared to this week’s underwhelming releases –especially if you are bored of the IPL circus.