Knocked Up is Comedy Knock Out Hit

When I purchased my ticket for "Knocked Up" and was carded (the last time I was carded for a movie was 5 years ago when I was 18) I knew I was in for a racy treat. When the ticket sales person confirmed that I wasn't buying another ticket for someone under the age of 17, I knew this film was bound to be an inappropriate comedic jaunt. Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl star in this comedy about the ups and downs of an unexpected pregnancy for two young twenty-something's.

A one night stand leads to 9 months of uncertainty, which will no doubt continue for at least 18 years raising a child. This explicit journey deals with premarital sex, drug use, unprotected sex and hilariously vulgar language with an unflinching, and much appreciated look.

I have not seen a film, since the height of John Water's fame, which had the audience laughing so hard while writhing around in their seats. Writer/Director Judd Apatow has much to be proud of following cult comedy "Napoleon Dynamite," "Knocked Up" proves comedy too can be a heavy weight.

Ben Stone (Rogen) is a career-less party boy who thinks more about marijuana than any plans for his future, aside from his friends venture to create the ultimate website offering specific scenes from movies with celebrity nudity, of course focusing on the fairer sex. Alison Scott (Heigl) is a successful producer turned talent for the E! Network. While out celebrating she meets Ben and is less than impressed. With a few too many drinks in her, Alison finds Ben's inner charm, or perhaps finds her own libido.

Unfortunately, every young boy's and girl's fear comes true when unprotected sex on a one night stand forces the two into a forced mutual relationship of epic proportions. Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd provide hilarious supporting action as Alison's sister and brother-in-law, and crystal ball look at a future of mediocre happiness, endless disappointment and regret, and general feelings of being stuck.

Don't let the cynicism of the situation put you off, this is a comedy, an extremely original and well done one. Jay Baruchel plays one of Ben's loser-y gang of friends. In an era of children of baby boomers, this film gives a true-to-life view of our generation, Peter Pan-anti-grownups.

Who needs a massively over priced summer blockbuster when "Knocked Up" provides hilarity bang, for less of a buck, already grossing more than the cost to film. Rogen and Heigl are definitely going places, as long as they don't let family get in the way of their real life acting careers.