She's Out Of My League

Director: Jim Field Smith
Writers: Sean Anders, John Morris
Starring: Jay Baruchel, Alice Eve
Release Date: March 12, 2010
Length: 1 hour 43 minutes

Molly’s a ten. Kirk’s a five. She’s Out Of My League ranks at about a 9 and a half. Set in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Kirk, an unattractive twenty something airport security guard meets Molly, a gorgeous from head to toe, event planner about to aboard a flight at the airport. When Kirk finds Molly’s phone that she left by accident, the two meet again at one of her planned parties so he can give it back to her. She offers him free tickets she has to a hockey game and tells him to bring a friend. Believing himself to be set up with Molly’s friend Patty (Krysten Ritter), Kirk is almost speechless to find out, from Patty, that Molly is – brace yourself - actually into him. Can his confidence level and friend’s opinions influence the relationship? Two questions. How can a 10 go for a 5? How can this premise result in a great movie? One answer. It’s unlikely, but possible. The writers of Sex Drive finally give people some clarity as to why the knock out woman always ends up with the unattractive guy. I say thank you to the writers for diving into this reoccurring theme, a little deeper than other romantic comedies. She’s Out Of My League is one of the few movies where everyone is cast perfectly and there are no “prop” actors who just stand there in the scene. Every actor had at least a few laughs. Canadian actor Jay Baruchel (Knocked Up, Tropic Thunder) is the perfect choice for the role of Kirk, with his awkward, funny, kind of cute personality that we have seen in most of his films. The beautiful lead, Molly is played by British actress Alice Eve (Starter For Ten). Of course, she is eye candy to not only audience, but quite obviously the characters in the movie as well. Nevertheless, she holds her ground as a strong character that has a brain in addition to her boobs. Krysten Ritter, T. J. Miller and Nate Torrence are just some of the other cast members who are equally hilarious as Kirk and Molly’s friends. This film is rated 14A and yes it’s a little inappropriate but I am glad to see that She’s Out Of My League is one of the few guy’s comedies that isn’t completely filled with nudity, swearing, or disgusting sex talk. This film proves that a comedy for guys doesn’t have to be completely inappropriate. There are many moments of this film that are borderline cheesy or predictable. So, just when I don’t want this unique film to cross that line, it surprises me by making these used clichés original and hilarious, although the cliché is still there. It’s funny. It’s adorable. She’s Out Of My League is surprisingly one of the best romantic comedies that have come out in a long time.