Laughing Out Loud

I saw The Farrelly Bros.' Fever Pitch, starring Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon on d.v.d. the other day and absolutely loved this movie. The film had so much heart, the writing was sweet and the performances were wonderful. This is not a review of the film, but I am in awe at the moment because I do not remember the last time I enjoyed so many American romantic comedies in one year.
Along with The 40-Year Old Virgin and The Wedding Crashers, Fever Pitch is ranking as one of my favorite films released this year thus far. Normally, I take in too many documentaries, independent and foreign films. I find them to be more rewarding, compelling and thought-provoking than the vapid big budget fare put out by Hollywood studios. But this year has been an exception.
The 40-Year Old Virgin tops the list, however. I continue to laugh outloud when recalling certain scenes or lines from the film. ("You're gay because you like Coldplay...") And the film's music selection is absolutely perfect. I can't get that song from the '80s "Just Got Lucky" out of my head.