{"id":1989994,"date":"2025-08-31T18:04:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T18:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1989994"},"modified":"2025-08-31T18:04:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T18:04:09","slug":"paul-rudds-raunchy-hard-r-comedy-changed-what-a-rom-com-can-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/paul-rudds-raunchy-hard-r-comedy-changed-what-a-rom-com-can-be\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul Rudd\u2019s Raunchy, Hard-R Comedy Changed What A Rom-Com Can Be"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There\u2019s always something a little surreal about visiting a major movie star\u2019s earlier works and discovering how crass they are. For example, Paul Rudd is now seen as a clean, non-threatening dude who can easily headline franchises like Ant-Man and Ghostbusters. But in 2009, he starred in the vulgar comedy <em>I Love You, Man<\/em>. It featured stars from <em>The Office<\/em> and <em>How I Met Your Mother<\/em>, and it completely changed my perception of what a romantic comedy could be.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because <em>I Love You, Man<\/em> (mostly) avoids this genre\u2019s most annoying trope: the endless bickering of the leading couple. In this movie, the love between our two leads (young professionals who have just gotten engaged) is never really in question. Instead, the central drama focuses on how a real estate whiz (Paul Rudd, known to genre fans for his leading role in <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/ghostbusters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ghostbusters;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Ghostbusters<\/a>: Afterlife<\/em>) doesn\u2019t have enough male friends to choose someone as his best man.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That all changes when he meets a quirky investor played by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/jason-segel\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jason Segel;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Jason Segel<\/a>, best known for both the hit sitcom <em>How I Met Your Mother<\/em>. The two characters have an easy chemistry, and their hangout sessions (which include everything from fish taco feasts to guitar jam sessions) quickly establish their breezy friendship. But it\u2019s a friendship threatened by some behind-the-scenes drama that, if left unchecked, may end the entire wedding before it begins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Segel\u2019s performance on <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/how-i-met-your-mother\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:How I Met Your Mother;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">How I Met Your Mother<\/a><\/em> cemented his reputation as a sitcom legend. He is joined by fellow legend Rashida Jones, best known for her performances in <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/the-office\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Office;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">The Office<\/a><\/em> and <em>Parks and Recreation<\/em>. They have great chemistry with each other and with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/paul-rudd\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Paul Rudd;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Paul Rudd<\/a>, and this trio breathes life into a script that is surprisingly frank about heady topics like love, sex, and friendship.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/yp4KbQKufEhg9ifwVMJAVA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/9fb6175bd39a424ff9193e6c8e6f82fb\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While <em>I Love You, Man<\/em> has plenty to say about those subjects, it never gets too serious or even a little bit preachy. Instead, the heaviness of what it has to say is perfectly canceled out by the razor sharp humor which holds up remarkably well. It\u2019s a movie you can enjoy as a punchline-filled romp, but you can also enjoy it as a one of the best dramedies ever made.<\/p>\n<p>It won over the critics: on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/opinion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rotten Tomatoes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Rotten Tomatoes<\/a>, <em>I Love You, Man<\/em> has a critical score of 82 percent and an audience score of 74 percent, meaning that critics and casual audiences alike enjoyed this film and its impeccably chill vibes. In general, audiences praised the movie for its heartfelt performances, all of which elevated a movie with a deceptively simple premise.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/zyWBUyYfHHuh971967MoVg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/ae05e4175f70d1b1ae384336af5ab67f\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Will you agree that <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/movie\/i-love-you-man-6a0074a0-2d8b-4823-a175-c2f122e21258\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:I Love You, Man;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>I Love You, Man<\/em><\/a> is a comedy revelation featuring a dream team of all-time talents? Or will you decide that you\u2019d rather just watch its big stars in the comedies that made them famous? Stream it on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/hulu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hulu;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Hulu<\/a> today to discover just how weird this bass-slapping, beer-crushing buddy comedy can get!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/KH0lD2jJIUC7lrJt6G99MA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/9430ffc404c78fe251fede41d53c984c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EkAL1a68yL7AkHIeGrKC7A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/152bc77dfe650356cd94257231fe8c83\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s always something a little surreal about visiting a major movie star\u2019s earlier works and discovering how crass they are. For example, Paul Rudd is now seen as a clean, non-threatening dude who can easily headline franchises like Ant-Man and Ghostbusters. But in 2009, he starred in the vulgar comedy I Love You, Man. 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