Not too long ago the thought of going to see the newest comedy filled me with dread.
It usually meant Sandra Bullock pretending to be clumsy in some “Miss Congeniality” flick or, much worse, somebody in a fat suit mugging for laughs.
No longer. The Judd Apatow Express has changed the landscape of film comedies. Now, even the least of the bunch (”Drillbit Taylor”) offers genuine laughs, and the best of ‘em (”Knocked Up”) leave me rolling.
So here’s a toast to Apatow, director Adam McKay (”Step Brothers,” “Talladega Nights”) and other comedic types for bringing the funny back to theaters.
Now, if we can work on some solid horror movies I’d be all set …
(Photo: Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly are helping bring honest to goodness comedy back to the big screen)
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