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

1 win & 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

The cameo of Matt Walsh as the impatient golfer comes from his original character in the famous 'Ass Pennies' skit performed under the comedy group The Upright Citizens Brigade. In addition to being the same actor, he wears the exact outfit from the original 1990 skit in Upright Citizens Brigade: Power Marketing.

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Goofs

Sydney mentioned a guy driving a Saab 9-3 and pronounced it "nine point three", but should just be "nine three".

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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

Features Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer (2005)

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Soundtracks

"Soul of a Man"
Written and Performed by Beck
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under license from Universal Music Enteprises

User Reviews

Funny movies have to be funny. That's the only rule.

Funny movies have to be funny. That's the only rule about funny movies. They don't have to live up to any expectations, they can be about the same thing that movies always are. It really doesn't matter. As long as they are funny.

I Love You, Man is a funny movie. In case the plot is of any interest to you, it's about this guy (Paul Rudd) who is getting married to this woman (Rashida Jones), but he realizes that he doesn't really have any male friends to fill out his side of the wedding party. So he starts on a quest with the aid of his brother (Andy Samberg) to find a best man. When he finally thinks he finds one (Jason Segel), hilarity ensues.

On the spectrum of comedies, this is a bro movie. One made basically for guys, a little raunchy. But honestly, it's not too R-rated. It cusses a bit, discusses sex a lot, things like that. But not nearly as R-rated as say... Role Models, which I feel is sort of along the same lines. Comparable at least. They are both very funny movies, and both have Paul Rudd.

But this is about I Love You, Man. The highlight of the movie, for me, is Thomas Lennon as Doug. I have been a fan of his for a long time, at least since Reno 911 came out. Which is a brilliant show. Paul Rudd is very, very cute, but not always convincing, the same with Rashida Jones as his fiancée. It's a movie that Ben Stiller would have made if he were younger. Jason Segel does what Jason Segel does. He plays his role very capably as Sydney, the crazed friend.

And that is I Love You, Man. It's a rather simple, but funny movie.