In New York City, a case of mistaken identity turns a bored married couple's attempt at a glamorous and romantic evening into something more thrilling and dangerous (www.imdb.com).
Director: Shawn Levy (Cheaper by the Dozen, Night at the Museum)
Starring: Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Mark Wahlberg, William Fichtner, Ray Liotta
Try as he might, Shawn Levy can only take improvisation so far. In some films it's comedy gold, in others it blows over like a soft breeze. Date Night is saved a huge embarrassment thanks to Steve Carell and Tina Fey. They make us easily believe that their marriage is in a rut. A night out in the city centre goes awry when they decide to nick a couple's dinner reservation, and they're believed to be someone they are not. Their personalities bounce off each other, whether it's them bickering or attempting to get out of a mess, they're a pleasure to watch. Accompanying them is a boring, washed out story with a bunch of actors who're unaware of starring in a comedy. Date Night is rife with cameos. Some shine brighter than others, the most notable is Mark Wahlberg's Holbrooke, whose pecks garner more laughs than Fichtner and Liotta put together.
3/5
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