Last month seemed to be the month of average comedies. Loads were released, Friends With Benefits, The Change-Up, 30 Minutes Or Less, I Don't Know How She Does It and Crazy, Stupid, Love, to name but a few. And while I saw What's Your Number this month, it's release date was last month. Not a good sign.
Along I went anyway with my cinema buddy to see the story of Ally (Anna Faris), a woman who reads an article in Marie Claire that states that any woman who has slept with 20 or more men will struggle to find a husband. As Ally's just dumped her number 19 she's reluctant to date anyone new until she's sure he's the one. After a chance encounter with one of her ex's who definitely got better with age, Ally ropes her ridiculously hot neighbour from across the hall, Colin (Chris Evans), into tracking down her ex's in the vain hope that one of them will be the one she should've stuck with.
One very unbelievable cheesy line at the end aside, I actually really enjoyed What's Your Number. It was a lot funnier than The Change-Up, I Don't Know How She Does It and Crazy, Stupid, Love put together, thanks largely to an animated penis. I will say no more but look out for it if you see the film. It still has me laughing now when I think about it. It's also a very sweet natured film and quite a true reflection of how young women pin a lot of faith on magazine articles.
Anna Faris and Chris Evans not only had good chemistry but their friendship was well played and believable. I just wish they'd left out the cheesy line at the end which had me rolling my eyes. The ex's were also a delight to behold with particularly funny turns from Chris Pratt, the always watchable Zachary Quinto, Martin Freeman and Andy Samberg.
This was above-average of the average comedies from last month and is well worth a watch. 8 out of 10.
Viewing Date - 5th October 2011
UK Release Date - 30th September 2011
Cast Overview:
Anna Faris ~ Ally Darling
Chris Evans ~ Colin Shea
Ari Graynor ~ Daisy Darling
Blythe Danner ~ Ava Darling
Ed Begley Jnr ~ Mr Darling
Chris Pratt ~ Disgusting Donald
Zachary Quinto ~ Rick
Martin Freeman ~ Simon
Andy Samberg ~ Gerry Perry
Dave Annable ~ Jake Adams
Director ~ Mark Mylod
Writer(s) ~ Gabrielle Allan (Screenplay), Jennifer Crittenden (Screenplay) and Karyn Bosnak (Novel "20 Times A Lady")
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