First of all, if it involves Seth Rogen, I'll most likely love it. Absolutely hilarious movie with happy and sad moments that actually feel real. If you don't enjoy this movie, even just a little bit, you are a very negative individual. lol I recommend this movie to everyone and their mothers.

If there's one thing Judd Apatow can do right, it's comedies. "Knocked Up" is great in so many ways, the story is hilarious, the characters are all funny, the message is great, and it kick-started Seth Rogen's career. While sure, the plot might not be the most original, the writing is so freaking funny that it makes up for it. No one but Apatow could have directed this, it fits his style perfectly. I guess you could call this a modern classic, I definitely think it'll stand the test of time. Also, props to Leslie Mann for being so annoying in this. I know she's Apatow's wife, but man is her character unlikable in this movie. At least she gets told off by Rogen at the end and learns to mind her own business. Another thing that's pretty funny, is that this is the only movie I can watch Katherine Heigl in. Normally, I can't stand her, but thankfully Judd was able to reel her in for a great performance.

I think there's been a general notion recently that, at least among the mainstream demographic, the Romantic comedy is dead. So with that in mind, there's some good news and bad news. The good news is that the genre has been saved by a gifted young writer named Judd Apatow. The bad news: It isn't very pretty.It's sad but true. His film is crude and does very little to restore confidence to the institution of fatherhood. The PTA in this child's future school district is rightfully going to be frightened to death.At the same time, "Knocked Up" probably comes closer to portraying modern romance more than any attempt at romantic comedy in recent years. As sad as it is to admit, romance these days is more about drunken hook-ups than it is about screwball-comedy-type courting and today's standard of chivalry might be a guy like Rogen's character, willing to commit to a girl he knocked up instead of Cary Grant.

Knocked Up (2007): Dir: Judd Apatow / Cast: Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Leslie Mann, Paul Rudd, Harold Ramis: Few directors can strike gold twice but Judd Apatow is one of few. He previously made the hilarious The 40 Year Old Virgin, an observant comedy about sex introduction. Now here he is with the aftermath of sex and another comic masterpiece. Katherine Heigl stars as a young woman promoted to on camera at a news facility but upon celebrating at a nightclub she meets an irresponsible pot smoking party animal played by Seth Rogen. A night of passion leads to pregnancy and the totally altering of lifestyles. Director Judd Apatow is observant in themes of change and adaptation. Heigl is strong as a woman growing too fast yet accepting the challenge of motherhood. Rogen plays off someone torn between responsibility and carefree. Leslie Mann plays Heigl's older sister who struggles in her marriage to Paul Rudd. She gives Heigl advice that is met with scorn in the face of Rogen's lifestyle and whether or not he is fit for fatherhood. Rudd is reclusive in that Mann makes the decisions and he basically tells Rogen about his routine. Harold Ramis is perfect casting as Rogen's father who offers advice during a crucial heart to heart scene. Hilarious view of unplanned pregnancies resulting in a comedy that gets knocked up to the best films of the year. Score: 10 / 10