Blockers (2018)

Occasionally funny. Teens are stupid.

Rating: C-

Orange County (2002)

Funny at times, especially when Jack Black is on screen. 

Rating: C

Knocked Up (2007)

Refreshingly inappropriate and hysterically funny. Humor on every level, but most of it resides below the waistline.

Rating: B

This Is 40 (2012)

I’m always up for a Judd Apatow movie. The writing is sharp, funny, and usually crude. He features the same cast of regulars that we all love and enjoy. The characters and situations are relatable. What’s not to like?

This Is 40 is a solid effort, but not among his best works. Certainly worth spending an evening with it though.

Rating: C+

ParaNorman (2012)

A pretty cool animated film about zombies, witches, and ghosts. In the style of A Nightmare Before Christmas. Plenty of adult humor that kids will miss, assuming kids were into this movie. It’s probably a bit scary for them.

Rating: C+

17 Again (2009)

This movie could easily have been yet another Freaky Friday retread, BUT, thanks in large part to a fantastic supporting cast, it turned out to be quite charming and funny. Great writing. I was completely entertained.

Rating: C+

The Change-Up (2011)

Wildly inappropriate. Not everything hit, but plenty did. I laughed a lot. Bateman and Reynolds were fantastic portraying each other. Added bonus having Leslie Mann to look at. Huge crush on her.

Rating: C+

Funny People (2009)

I really liked the first half to three fourths of this movie. I was seriously toying with giving out a rare "A" grade. It needed a stronger 3rd act, but still solid overall. I actually like Adam Sandler in almost every serious role he's been in—it's the comedies I hate. Spanglish. Liked it. Punch Drunk Love. LOVED IT. Here he's great too. I call it the Robin Williams Phenomenon. Terrific supporting cast, just like all Judd's movies.

Rating: B