My Best Friend's Girl (2008)

Tank faces the ultimate test of friendship when his best friend hires him to take his ex-girlfriend out on a lousy date in order to make her realize how great her former boyfriend is.

Director:

Howard Deutch

Writer:

Jordan Cahan

Stars:

Kate Hudson, Dane Cook, Jason Biggs

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dane Cook	...	Tank
Kate Hudson	...	Alexis
Alec Baldwin	...	Professor Turner
Jason Biggs	...	Dustin
Diora Baird	...	Rachel
Lizzy Caplan	...	Ami
Riki Lindhome	...	Hilary
Mini Anden	...	Lizzy
Hilary Pingle	...	Claire
Nate Torrence	...	Craig
Malcolm Barrett	...	Dwalu
Taran Killam	...	Josh
Faye Grant	...	Merrilee
Richard Snee	...	Brian
Amanda Brooks	...	Carly

Storyline

Dustin, an amiable guy, is in love with Alexis, a coworker. When she tells him she just wants to be friends, he hires his roommate Tank, a fast-talking, amoral scoundrel who has a side business: men whose women have dumped them hire Tank to take their ex-girlfriends out on the date from Hell, to drive the women back into their old boyfriends' arms. He takes out Alexis who, against her better judgment, decides she needs some randy fun, so Tank is in a quandary: take Alexis up on her offer, or stay true to his friend. More complications ensue as the wedding of Alexis's sister approaches. Tank seeks advice from his father, Dustin pursues Alexis, and questions of self-worth need answers.

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Plot Keywords:

jesus crust pizza parlor | wedding | thong panties | female rear nudity | breasts | 

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Taglines:

It's funny what love can make you do...

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language and sexual content throughout, including graphic dialogue and some nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Lionsgate [United States] Official site [France]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 September 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bachelor No. 2

Filming Locations:

Massachusetts, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$8,265,357 (USA) (19 September 2008)

Gross:

£2,017,697 (UK) (12 December 2008)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lionsgate, Management 360, Terra Firma Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min 112 min (unrated)

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The third collaboration between Dane Cook and Lionsgate on a comedy feature film.

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Goofs

When Dustin and Tank leave Alexis' apartment, the door is closed, but no one is nearby to close it.

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Quotes

Heavily Pierced Kid: Welcome to Cheesus Crust where pizza's a religious experience. How may I ordain your order?
Tank: How is the Pizza of Nazareth?
Heavily Pierced Kid: People worship it.
Hilary: I am deeply offended.
Tank: I know these prices are outrageous which is why I carry my Flavor Savior Card; fifteen percent off to those who eat here religiously.

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Connections

References Back to the Future (1985)

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Soundtracks

Mercy
Written by Duffy (as Aimee Ann Duffy) and Steve Booker
Performed by Duffy
Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group Under License from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

Be no means a classic, but...

I'm not particularly into Dane Cook. Got nothing against him, either.

Sure, the movie is somewhat clichéd and brings nothing new to the table, but while it might not be an instant classic, it does include some rather hilarious scenes.

My favourite scene must be the scene in "Cheesus Crust". Call me low-level, but that was funny as hell. I laughed like I hadn't laughed in ages. It was great.

Perhaps one of the factors that made me like the movie is the fact, that I can be somewhat of an asshole myself. Yeah, I recognized some of the actions from myself. Not that I'm proud of it.

Yes, many of the jokes aren't gonna make you burst out laughing and the whole romantic scheme is kinda yawn-inspiring, but it kept me entertained and my mug glued to the screen. And that's why I gave it a solid 7.