She's Out of My League

Road Warrior · 02-21-2010, 10:59 PM

Sometimes ads can be misleading. It's like when you see an attractive person from far away and the closer they get the least attractive they become. The ads are selling a raunchy sex comedy where the hot lead actress is going to take her top off. That isn't the case, however. Yes, there is a make-out scene between the two stars where the male lead...has an accident. And there's also a shaving scene that will rival the one from the third American Pie. Aside from those two scenes and a few others, the movie is actually a really sweet romantic comedy.

It's about Molly (Alice Eve), a sexy event planner who gets harrassed at the airport by a sleazy employee. Luckily, Kirk (Jay Baruchel), another employee, comes to her rescue. Kirk is dopey-looking, skinny, and a bit of a push-over. He's a 5, according to his friends. Yet, Molly, whose a hard 10, finds him amusing and a perfect gentlemen. Soon, to the surprise of many, they start dating. They like each other and get along fine, but their friends keep questioning the relationship and giving them self-doubt. Kirk is constantly reminded that he's a 5 and she's a 10. It goes against all logic. Molly is constantly reminded that she only went out with him in the first place because he is safe. Her previous boyfriend, also a 10, broke her heart and now she's with someone whose in no position to do that. So, does she really like (or love) him?

If there's one flaw to this film it's that the filmmakers (or studio) went for the R-rating just for the sake of appearing edgy during the marketing. Anyone expecting The 40-Year-Old Virgin is going to be disappointed. Although the raunchy scenes are funny. They just stick out and disrupt the tone. In a way, this movie is like The Girl Next Door. Elisha Cuthbert played a porn star that needs to be rescued by her nerdy next door neighbor (Emile Hirsch). Yet, she's not naked and doesn't do any wild sex scenes. It's a waste of a concept. A regular PG-13 comedy about two teenagers from opposite worlds that fall in love would have been just fine. It wouldn't have sold any tickets, but it would have been honest. So, remember, if you decide to see this film it's pretty tame and a lot more girly than the ads are willing to admit. It's a really good date movie, but not one you want to see only with your friends.

Daniel · 02-22-2010, 08:11 AM

I feel inclined to share that a movie lacking T&A doesn't preclude me from enjoying it.

Nevertheless, the inner-pervert in me will be prepared not to be titillated when watching this.

Thank you for the insight!

Neverending · 02-22-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel

the inner-pervert in me

The chick in this movie is naked in that Harrison Ford movie from last year that came and went. It's titled Crossing Over.

Daniel · 03-01-2010, 01:46 PM

Why is my sarcasm unnoticed on the internet.

DAN! · 03-01-2010, 02:15 PM

it would help if we heard the tone of your voice and saw your facial expressions

and there is a harrison ford movie called crossing over?

Neverending · 03-01-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Why is my sarcasm unnoticed on the internet.

A mystery that only the Hardy boys can solve.

Daniel · 03-01-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Neverending

A mystery that only the Hardy boys can solve.

Hahaha

Touche.

Bobby007 · 03-09-2010, 01:44 PM

Interesting review. That's kind of cool, I'll probably check it out then as a rental for a date type deal.

prake258 · 03-17-2010, 01:26 AM

she out of my league is superb movie...I really like this movie and enjoyed it a lot..

Daniel · 04-06-2010, 02:25 AM

This was a formulaic comedy, but it was one that worked. I liked the characters, I laughed outloud several times, and I was rooting on the main character. There was little to dislike here and I have to say that this was a pretty good comedy.

7/10.

FVD · 04-16-2010, 09:00 AM

I wasn't expecting much from this except it was gonna be pretty funny. I didn't really find any LOL moments in this but at least I did get a chuckle in here an' there. And Alice Eve I agree wasn't a total stunner but she still did her part fine. Looked like a blend of Amy Adams and Reece Witherspoon to me.

She's Out of My League is enough to warrant a 7/10.

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02-21-2010, 10:59 PM	#1
Road Warrior Executive Producer Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 231	She's Out of My League Sometimes ads can be misleading. It's like when you see an attractive person from far away and the closer they get the least attractive they become. The ads are selling a raunchy sex comedy where the hot lead actress is going to take her top off. That isn't the case, however. Yes, there is a make-out scene between the two stars where the male lead...has an accident. And there's also a shaving scene that will rival the one from the third American Pie. Aside from those two scenes and a few others, the movie is actually a really sweet romantic comedy. It's about Molly (Alice Eve), a sexy event planner who gets harrassed at the airport by a sleazy employee. Luckily, Kirk (Jay Baruchel), another employee, comes to her rescue. Kirk is dopey-looking, skinny, and a bit of a push-over. He's a 5, according to his friends. Yet, Molly, whose a hard 10, finds him amusing and a perfect gentlemen. Soon, to the surprise of many, they start dating. They like each other and get along fine, but their friends keep questioning the relationship and giving them self-doubt. Kirk is constantly reminded that he's a 5 and she's a 10. It goes against all logic. Molly is constantly reminded that she only went out with him in the first place because he is safe. Her previous boyfriend, also a 10, broke her heart and now she's with someone whose in no position to do that. So, does she really like (or love) him? If there's one flaw to this film it's that the filmmakers (or studio) went for the R-rating just for the sake of appearing edgy during the marketing. Anyone expecting The 40-Year-Old Virgin is going to be disappointed. Although the raunchy scenes are funny. They just stick out and disrupt the tone. In a way, this movie is like The Girl Next Door. Elisha Cuthbert played a porn star that needs to be rescued by her nerdy next door neighbor (Emile Hirsch). Yet, she's not naked and doesn't do any wild sex scenes. It's a waste of a concept. A regular PG-13 comedy about two teenagers from opposite worlds that fall in love would have been just fine. It wouldn't have sold any tickets, but it would have been honest. So, remember, if you decide to see this film it's pretty tame and a lot more girly than the ads are willing to admit. It's a really good date movie, but not one you want to see only with your friends.

04-16-2010, 09:00 AM	#11
FVD The Pineapple Thief Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 10,568	I wasn't expecting much from this except it was gonna be pretty funny. I didn't really find any LOL moments in this but at least I did get a chuckle in here an' there. And Alice Eve I agree wasn't a total stunner but she still did her part fine. Looked like a blend of Amy Adams and Reece Witherspoon to me. She's Out of My League is enough to warrant a 7/10. __________________ *“I'm an Alien, I'm a Legal Alien, I'm a New Zealander in Perth....”* I do not want what is not mine.... I only need what comes from within....

02-22-2010, 08:11 AM	#2
Daniel Flawed Design Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,634	I feel inclined to share that a movie lacking T&A doesn't preclude me from enjoying it. Nevertheless, the inner-pervert in me will be prepared not to be titillated when watching this. Thank you for the insight!

03-01-2010, 01:46 PM	#4
Daniel Flawed Design Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,634	Why is my sarcasm unnoticed on the internet.

03-01-2010, 02:15 PM	#5
DAN! I love me some me! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 13,163	it would help if we heard the tone of your voice and saw your facial expressions and there is a harrison ford movie called crossing over?

03-09-2010, 01:44 PM	#8
Bobby007 Executive Producer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 484	Interesting review. That's kind of cool, I'll probably check it out then as a rental for a date type deal.

03-17-2010, 01:26 AM	#9
prake258 Banned Status Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 31	she out of my league is superb movie...I really like this movie and enjoyed it a lot..

04-06-2010, 02:25 AM	#10
Daniel Flawed Design Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,634	This was a formulaic comedy, but it was one that worked. I liked the characters, I laughed outloud several times, and I was rooting on the main character. There was little to dislike here and I have to say that this was a pretty good comedy. 7/10.