I Love You, Man (2009)

Friendless Peter Klaven goes on a series of man-dates to find a Best Man for his wedding. But when his insta-bond with his new B.F.F. puts a strain on his relationship with his fiancée, can the trio learn to live happily ever after?

Director:

John Hamburg

Writers:

John Hamburg (screenplay), Larry Levin (screenplay),

Stars:

Paul Rudd, Rashida Jones, Sarah Burns

5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Rudd	...	Peter Klaven
Rashida Jones	...	Zooey Rice
Sarah Burns	...	Hailey
Greg Levine	...	Hailey's Date
Jaime Pressly	...	Denise
Jon Favreau	...	Barry
Jane Curtin	...	Joyce Klaven
J.K. Simmons	...	Oswald Klaven
Andy Samberg	...	Robbie Klaven
Jean Villepique	...	Leanne (Davis Dunn Receptionist)
Rob Huebel	...	Tevin Downey
Kym Whitley	...	Female Co-Worker
Colleen Crabtree	...	Female Co-Worker
Caroline Farah	...	Female Co-Worker
Mather Zickel	...	Gil

Storyline

Peter Klaven's world revolves around his real estate work and Zooey, his soon-to-be fiancée. After he pops the question, she calls her best friends and they go into wedding planning mode. Peter has no male friends and that poses problems: will he turn out to be a clingy guy, and who will be his best man? Zooey, her friends, and Peter's brother Robbie offer help that results in awkward moments. Then, at an open house Peter's hosting, he meets Sydney, an amiable, low-key guy. They trade business cards, and Peter calls him to meet for drinks. A friendship develops that's great at first but then threatens Peter's engagement and career. Can guys be friends and couples be in love?

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Plot Keywords:

friend | best man | wedding | best friend | friendship | 

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Taglines:

Are You Man Enough To Say It?

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language, including crude and sexual references

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [fr]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 March 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Te amo, brother

Filming Locations:

1 Electra Ct, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,122,258 (UK) (17 April 2009)

Gross:

$71,347,010 (USA) (29 May 2009)

Company Credits

Production Co:

DreamWorks SKG, De Line Pictures, Bernard Gayle Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jason Segel and Paul Rudd reprise their roles in a video shown on Rush's Time Machine tour. The duo manage to get backstage and meet the band after the performance.

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Goofs

When Peter goes to answer his iPhone, throughout the film you constantly hear two sounds when he answers it - the ringtone and the iPhone's "lock" sound. Normally, the iPhone only ever plays that sound when unlocking it. When you receive and answer a call, no sound is played other then the ringtone.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Peter Klaven: So, my plan is to create this cluster of live/work lofts all along the perimeter here. And - come here - also I'm planning this neighborhoody, kind of dining and retail area in the central square. You know I even had this thought that you, Denise, and Haley could open up a second location for your store...
Zooey: Really? Because Denise keeps talking about wanting to open up another branch.
Peter Klaven: Well it would be great. I I look, the land is a little pricey, so I couldn't develop it right away. ...
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Crazy Credits

Scenes from the wedding reception play during the credits.

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Connections

References I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)

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Soundtracks

"Dancing with Myself"
Written by Billy Idol and Tony James
Performed by The Donnas
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

Go see this movie!

Just saw a screening of this movie. It was great. Paul Rudd & Jason Segel are an amazing match - we've seen that in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" - their chemistry is natural...and it just works. I laughed A lot during this movie. It's been a while since I've run across a comedy that is smarter than most in terms of humor.

The other supporting characters are quirky, delicious... Jamie Pressley plays to perfection. I recommend this movie to everyone for a great laugh...it's a very feel-good movie. Oh, and Rashida Jones was cute, lovable and had a great character to play. I haven't seen her in too many movies in the past, so it was refreshing to see a different leading lady for a chance.