I wasn't particularly keen on seeing this picture at first. It looked like it would be a too-embarrassing comedy that I couldn't enjoy. After hearing a lot of hype I became more convinced that I wouldn't like it. Finally curiosity and that fact that it came on tv one night when I couldn't find anything else to watch prompted me to watch this film.
This movie tells of a guy named Andy (played by Steve Carell) who's kind of a loser nerd. He works at a store that specializes in selling electronics kind of like a Best Buy. He has made friends with some coworkers including "unhappily single" David (played by Paul Rudd), "enjoying the single life" Cal (played by Seth Rogen), and "in a relationship" Jay (played by Romany Malco).
While playing poker one night with his friends, Andy unintentionally reveals that he is a virgin. Andy is mortified and hopes that the embarrassing business will go away. For better or worse, Andy's friends are appalled that Andy is a virgin and determine to get him laid as soon as possible.
This involves Andy's friends and coworkers giving Andy ridiculous advice and suggestions (for the most part) and taking him to clubs and parties where "easy" women can be found. Naturally comedic high-jinks ensue. Along the journey to get Andy laid, Andy meets a lovely single mom and grandma named Trish (played by Catherine Keener). After meeting Trish, Andy finds himself torn between continuing to pursue casual sex with women that he doesn't know or pursuing a relationship that will eventually involve sex with Trish.
This movie had some funny moments. I particularly enjoyed the "Age of Aquarius" sequence at the end of the film. I also thought that, of all the advice that Andy was given, Cal's advice was probably the best. It wasn't as painfully embarrassing as I was worried it would be.
If you are curious it's worth watching. If you aren't interested, you aren't missing anything.
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