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Trailers | December 17, 2008 | Comments (33)

The trailer for I Love You, Man, one of those newfangled bromances that are sweeping the nation, is below. It’s about a guy with no male friends and his quest to find a best friend via the Best Friend finding version of Hitch. The bad news is that it comes from writer/director John Hamburg, whose writing credits include Meet the Parents/Fockers and Along Came Polly. He appears to be one of those guys, like Paul Rudd, halfway between The State crew (he directed a few episodes of “Stella”) and the Apatow crew (he directed a few episodes of “Undeclared”), which brings us to the good news: I Love You, Man stars both Paul Rudd and Jason Segal, as well as Jon Favreau and, unfortunately, Andy Samberg.

It’s hard to make heads or tails of the trailer: It looks more likable than funny, similar to Role Models and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, which were both excellent comfort movies that rode on the coattails of casts’ collective charm. And, as if you need another reason to attend SXSW this year, besides PajibaCon and the opportunity to do body shots off of Prisco, I Love You, Man will also be the film festival’s opening flick. That likely means that Rudd will probably make an appearance at SXSW, as he has in past years. And if he’s lucky, maybe he can do a body shot off of Prisco.


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Comments

I'm sure I'm not the only one but I will be going to see this for Paul Rudd alone. I've had a thing for him since Clueless.

AND body shots of Paul Rudd?? Sign me up please!

Posted by: Wormer at December 17, 2008 11:11 AM

I looked the other way with the bloody bunny. I didn't say a WORD about Pam Anderson's rubber cutlets. I have never ONCE whined about any of the adverts on this site because I understand that shit don't pay for itself. But today, I am silent no more. I will not abide advertisements for Paul Blart: Mall Cop.

This hurts, Pajiba. It hurts deep.

Posted by: Clee Shay at December 17, 2008 11:11 AM

those newfangled bromances that are sweeping the nation

Are they?

Oh dear.

I like the cast, but I can't relate to that premise. Hmmmm.

Posted by: Jay at December 17, 2008 11:15 AM

Why you gotta snub J.K. Simmons like that, bro?

Posted by: branded at December 17, 2008 11:16 AM

No no no, Dustin. When life gives you lemons, you paint that shit gold, dammit! YOU PAINT THAT SHIT GOLD!!!

And dammit all, I really do hope I can make it down to SXSW, but I may have school, and I may also be doing...ummm, something important.

Posted by: Jeremy Feist at December 17, 2008 11:17 AM

Also, one must eat oneself some motherfuckin candy.

Posted by: Jay at December 17, 2008 11:21 AM

Excellent, they show Samberg in the freeze frame of the trailer. (BTW, is that the T-Shirt he wears when he has to remind himself it's "acting lessons day"?)

That just saved me $10...until I actually watch the trailer and become overwhelmed with Paul Rudd awesomeness. (New work policy prevents me from actually listening to music or videos on the Internet. Which leads to more uninformed snap judgements like this one.

Posted by: Mike R. at December 17, 2008 11:23 AM

the opportunity to do body shots off of Prisco

Nothing like cheap tequila with a sweat-and-Valtrex chaser.

Posted by: ted boynton at December 17, 2008 11:25 AM

I swear I saw this trailer before, but from another country.

Posted by: twig at December 17, 2008 11:30 AM

Does doing a body shot off of Prisco involve licking the mutton chops instead of a line of salt?

Posted by: courtney 2 at December 17, 2008 11:32 AM

I am officially intrigued, Mr. Feist.

Please be advised that were you to attend SXSW, I would not make out with you, but I would dance around to "Wild, Wild Horses."

Posted by: TK at December 17, 2008 12:28 PM

Aww, that looks cute. I love the awkward hug thing (but then again I am a very awkward hugger, my family even has a name for my hugs. Butterfly hugs. Weird I know.)
On a different note, what the fuck is up with the bloody bunny? I don't eat rabbit, I don't wear fur, and I sure as hell can't begin to afford Donna Karan, so why am I assaulted with that nauseating picture every time I sign on? I know y'all probably have pretty limited control of your ads, but that is just disgusting. And the sad thing is, the people who do wear fur already know how inhumane it is and still do it, so that nasty ad really isn't going to change much. Its not like they will see the ad and go, "Oh my god, when they said the trim on my $1,500 coat was rabbit, I thought they were joking! You mean, its like a REAL rabbit? Like a Beatrix Potter character? With a twitchy nose, and long ears and cute cotton-ball tail?! And they have to actually kill it to make stuff out of it?! Shit! Who knew?" Okay, whew, tirade done.

Posted by: ami at December 17, 2008 12:35 PM

um...he has a brother. That's like, guaranteed best man.

Posted by: kykid at December 17, 2008 12:44 PM

Mostly this seems like a guy version of a chick flick. Like, women aren't going to be able to relate to this at all, so obviously it's aimed at men. But there's a romance plot and yet nothing explodes, so it's like a chick flick. Conundrum!

I need the female version of this movie. I always have trouble making female friends, and occasionally more trouble hanging onto them.

Posted by: Genny (also Rusty) at December 17, 2008 12:45 PM

I'm with you Wormer...I may be conspicuously absent from 'Con meetings to have a little binoc time with Mr. Rudd.

No, I'm not a stalker...I'm like a bird watcher, except instead of birds I watch amusing hot guys. Sue me.

Posted by: Smokin at December 17, 2008 1:07 PM

I hear you, Wormer. I just watched "I Could Never Be Your Woman" purely to see Rudd. And when I get a copy of that movie, it will be to watch his endlessly charming self over and over.

I loved "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" as well, so this movie looks like it's for me.

Posted by: Melissa at December 17, 2008 1:13 PM

And so the eternal question shall be answered:

Can Andy Samberg single handedly destroy a movie that contains a good cast and decent writing?

My money's on YES.

Posted by: admin at December 17, 2008 1:21 PM

it's aimed at men. But there's a romance plot and yet nothing explodes, so it's like a chick flick

Now Rusty, are you making sexist generalizations?

For all I know there's guys that have this problem, but I generally don't have anything to say to other men and don't relate to them. I wouldn't mind having a fantasy football gang kind of thing like in "Knocked Up", a group activity, but just hanging out one on one? Uncomfortable and unappealing. I've got one really good male friend from college and he's generally the only guy I don't mind being alone with without any other women around.

I dunno, maybe if I'm ever married I'll suddenly have some manly escape need, but I'm sure I'd still want a group and not a new best bro.

Posted by: Jay at December 17, 2008 1:38 PM

on the off chance that Jason Segel decides to attend SXSW because of this movie... I must be there. I mean, I already decided I'm going (woohoo, Julie and Nicole and me in a car for fourteen or twenty hours!), btu this is just another fabulous reason.

I might need to borrow your binocs, Wormer.

Posted by: lizzieborden at December 17, 2008 1:40 PM

Now Rusty, are you making sexist generalizations?

Oh, hell. Now Pookie's panties are gonna get in a big old twist. He can be so fussy about sexism.

Posted by: Clee Shay at December 17, 2008 1:40 PM

Does doing a body shot off of Prisco involve licking the mutton chops instead of a line of salt?

Oh gawd. It's way too early for that type of mental image.

Posted by: figgy at December 17, 2008 1:47 PM

Well, Jay, I'm mostly trying to poke fun at sexist generalizations and how arbitrary categories like "chick flick" really are. And about how a lot of guys are really too insecure to see movies about heart-felt male bonding unless that bonding is related to the men being shot at, thus keeping it from being "gay" or inciting an emotional response, but that's a totally different topic. This movie apparently has no qualms with that line, as Dangle totally frenched Rudd in the trailer, and so I applaud it's efforts towards honestly portraying male emotions without resorting to the fallback rule that straight men can only express love for each other if one of them might die soon.

I am WAY too wordy this afternoon.

Posted by: Genny (also Rusty) at December 17, 2008 1:48 PM

What if there's just punching? Rocky and Apollo reconnecting in "Rocky III" is very touching!

Posted by: Jay at December 17, 2008 1:52 PM

the fallback rule that straight men can only express love for each other if one of them might die soon.

But that's how I ended up with the name "Johnny" tattooed on my butt; he was an old Navy buddy and if you went through what we did, you'd understand.

Posted by: branded at December 17, 2008 2:21 PM

How has no one mentioned how adorable Rashida Jones is in this? She's so precious!

*catches glimpse of Rudd Chest Hair* Oh, now I see. *swoon*

At any rate, I will be seeing this. Probably. With guy friends.

Posted by: Kayanne at December 17, 2008 2:30 PM

Awww sheeeeeit. Paul Rudd at SXSW? Maybe I can ask my parents for money...

Posted by: Sabrina at December 17, 2008 2:54 PM

This comes out a bit more than a week before my birthday. Paul Rudd as a birthday gift? Yes, please.

Posted by: Nadha at December 17, 2008 4:06 PM

The premise just seems kind of preposterous, given the lead actor. Seriously, how would Paul Rudd not have friends? He's awesome squared. Awesome times pi. Paul Rudd is possibly the coolest guy on the planet, and he doesn't have friends somehow? Clearly, it's not his fault- everybody around him must be dicks.

I would actually pay a monthly fee for Paul Rudd to be my best friend. The mere fact that his excess coolness would transfer to me by osmosis means that this service would basically pay for itself in the first month.

Posted by: Abe Froman at December 17, 2008 4:40 PM

Mmmmm Rudd and Segal, dream come true!

Posted by: Alli at December 17, 2008 4:56 PM

Rudd and Segal might be two of the most charming comedians around right now, and J.K. Simmons is the man always and forever, so I am definitely seeing this one.

WOO.

Posted by: Mimi at December 17, 2008 6:27 PM

Why is Andy Samberg preceded by "unfortunately"?!

He's the ONLY funny part of SNL anymore! He writes their best sketches, he stars in their best sketches, he saves every episode (as much as anyone CAN save SNL at this point). And Hot Rod was one of the most underrated comedies I've ever seen. People assumed it was a rip-off of Will Ferrell movies, but the humor is so different, so unique. He utilizes the absurdist humor of Stella with a brilliant sense of irony and parody, especially when it comes to music. And on top of all that, he's a super fucking nice guy.

If I were gay...

Posted by: Audiosuede at December 17, 2008 6:37 PM

kykid, not necessarily. I love my brother, in the way that one is obligated to love family, no matter how much one may frequently feel like throttling them. But when I get married, he's not getting within 100 feet of anything that could potentially give him responsibility or power and thus potentially ruin my wedding, no way, no how. He may get to be the back-up godfather to one of my kids, but only if I'm feeling especially charitable/my mam makes me.

Posted by: Shay at December 17, 2008 6:53 PM

Why is Andy Samberg preceded by "unfortunately"?!

He's the ONLY funny part of SNL anymore.....Hot Rod was one of the most underrated comedies... the humor is so different, so unique....with a brilliant sense of irony and parody... he's a super fucking nice guy.

If I were gay...

I still wouldn't fuck the no talent, soul stealing, over acting, scene killing, rage inducing, chode sucker.

Posted by: admin at December 17, 2008 10:27 PM