Movie Review—What's Your Number?

Movie Review—What’s Your Number?

Directed by: Mark Mylod

Starring: Anna Faris, Chris Evans, and Ari Graynor

Okay, But, Could Have Waited for Cable (3  out of 5)

This month’s movie review belongs to the film What’s Your Number?

 A romance-comedy film for adults.

Could it happen today? Certainly. Someone will actually read an article about something and feel like that new magic prediction should change his or her life. Well, Ally Darling, portrayed by Anna Faris, reads that any woman who has had carnal knowledge of more than 20 men will probably never find a husband. Moreover, being that they are so necessary in today’s society, she is nearing that fatal number and must go back to all of her past loves and/or flings and search for the one man who can fill the role of the perfect man. The man to marry and spend the rest of her days with is out there in the 20 men she has enjoyed, or not so much, depending on her memory. Colin Shea, played by Chris Evans, is her neighbor, a known womanizer who hides out in Ally’s apartment on a regular basis. He is hiding from whatever latest conquest he has brought home, hoping they leave before he has to speak to them, and as a struggling musician/son of a cop/possible detective, he is recruited to help Ally find her prince charming. Through, all of this, Ally is a maid of honor for her sister’s wedding, and while aiding all things wedding, she continues her search only to find that prince charming may not be the answer to her quest. Do you dare the rogue or the prince?

This film is very enjoyable though fairly clichéd and predictable. The story tells itself as the plot unfolds, with few surprises along the way. The funniest parts are her memories of her past lovers and the means employed for her reunions. Youth always leads many down experimental paths that often is 20/20 in hindsight. The ensemble of actors gave very credible comedic performances to a romantic story with few illusions, simply a new twist. One very commendable feature of this film is that it did not sink to the level of just grossness that is consuming too many comedies today. Bridesmaids and The Change Up are just two of the many films that jump to the disgusting for humor. Really, is diarrhea in a sink necessary, when there are so many other ways to get a laugh? Thank you, to this film’s writers and director for not going in that direction.