Date Night

Starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey

Before I start the review, let me just say that it is about DAMN TIME someone put Steve Carell and Tina Fey in a movie together. What the hell took so long? 

Anyways, this movie stars the aforementioned actors as Phil and Claire Foster, a jaded suburban couple whose marriage has gone sour. Determined to spice their marriage up before it comes to an end, the two decide to hire a babysitter and have a Date Night. Opting to try something new, the couple go to a trendy Manhattan bar, one that requires reservations a month in advance. After being rejected by the snobbish waiter, Phil decides to take the table of a no show couple, the Tripplehorns. Halfway through their very expensive dinner they are interrupted by two gentlemen, believing the couple to be The Tripplehorns. It seems the REAL Tripplehorns stole something of value from them and they want it back. One thing leads to another, and the story eventually becomes a case of mistaken identity. 
This movie was A LOT better than I expected, all thanks to Tina Fey and Steve Carell. These two were meant to star in movies together, playing off each other so well you’d think they were actually married. 
It also didn’t hurt to have one of the best supporting casts in ages: Kristen Wiig, Mark Ruffalo, Mark Wahlberg and Ray Liotta all bring their A-game, not to mention James Franco and Mila Kunis, who were it not for the casting of Carell and Fey, would easily walk away with the movie.

My only problems with the movie were that some of the editing felt a bit sloppy, but that was probably due to the improvising by the actors, and a stripping scene in the third act that went on for a little too long. Other than those minor issues, you really can’t go wrong watching this one. I’d highly recommend it. 



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