And so it goes with the summer comedy smash, Knocked Up. Writer/Director/Improv Conductor Judd Apatow is two-for-two, since he owned the funniest picture of the year title in 2006 with The 40 Year Old Virgin. The new one is a great companion piece, telling the story of a boy-to-mensch growth experience from a different angle. Fine-boned Steve Carrell has been replaced with pot-bellied Seth Rogen, but once again Paul Rudd locks in the greatness without ever making it seem like a big deal, and another Catherine/Katherine provides approachable girlfriend appeal.
With a stupendous 92% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes and word-of-mouth movie studios die for, fourth weekend business is again looking to be brisk.
If you've already seen the picture, here's where you can dig for your favorite lines. There's also so funny user-generated dance videos and photos for a contest at the Web and WAP sites for my place of business, Zannel. Come vote for the best!
Later we can argue over whether the second date line or the Steely Dan line was best-in-the-flick.
