Wanderlust
George (Paul Rudd) and Linda (Jennifer Aniston) are the typical struggling couple trying to make their way in New York. When life knocks the two down for the count in the job sector, they’re forced to sell their micro loft and attempt a fresh start with George’s family in Georgia. Enroute to their new home the couple falls in with a group of neo-hippies living on a commune; an idea with growing appeal. Before long George and Linda find themselves moving into the community; but, as Seth (Justin Theroux), the group’s non-leader leader makes his presence known a rift begins to grow. Now several questions need answers, how will George and Linda’s relationship make out, what are Seth’s true intentions and how will the commune survive the construction of a major casino on their property?
Co-produced by Judd Apatow you know the film is almost a shoe-in for comedy nouveau, now add in the fact that the film works as almost a complete reunion for cast of MTV’s sketch comedy “The State,†now add in the fact that director David Wain happens to have a background in directing off beat comedies (albeit not all great films…but still), there’s going to be laughs at multiple levels here. True to form we get the crude, full frontal male nudity and bathroom humor, but then we get the more intelligent humor as well, comedy that makes you think for a moment then say “wait a minute, did I just hear that right? That’s hilarious!†So is it a great film? In brief, no, not really, but there’s enough here that you won’t feel shorted either. The script is a little tired and ultimately predictable, which kind of robs some of its comedic potential, but then there’s enough to it that you’ll still walk out with a smile. By the way, sit through all the credits on this one. Worthy of at least a matinee. Wanderlust is rated R.