Peter and Zooey declare their love to each other, Sydney assumes the role of best man, and the wedding commences. When Tevin makes one final attempt to get a piece of it, Peter slaps him across his face and tells him to stay away from it. Peter introduces Sydney to Zooey at their engagement party, but the meeting takes an unfortunate turn when a nervous Sydney makes a very awkward toast. [31] The DVD extras contains an hour and a half of content including a full performance of "Limelight". I want to take my time falling in love with you.” ― Ai Yazawa, Paradise Kiss, Vol. Directed by John Hamburg. Just before the vows are to be taken, Sydney makes a dramatic entrance via moped. Before the wedding, Zooey sees Peter looking forlorn, clearly missing his friend Sydney. While Zooey and Peter prepare for the wedding, Sydney finds himself alone and desperate to hang with someone. Feeling rejected, Peter is about to give up, when during an open house at Lou Ferrigno's mansion which Peter is trying to sell, he meets Sydney Fife (Jason Segel), an investor who is attending the show simply to pick up divorced women and take advantage of the free food. However, his new best friend (Jason Segel) is straining his relationship with his bride (Rashida Jones). The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by Movie Quotes .com I Love You, Man (originally titled Let's Be Friends) is a 2009 American romantic comedy film written and directed by John Hamburg, based on a script by Larry Levin. [33] It was also nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for "Outstanding Film – Wide Release" during the 21st GLAAD Media Awards. Peter feels bad about fighting with Sydney but does not re-invite him to the wedding. [5] The film was originally announced in December 2007, with production originally scheduled for March 2008. “Stop rushing me. Director(s): John Hamburg.
As the end credits begin to roll, we see the wedding reception, where Peter and Sydney join the hired band (played by OK Go) in a rendition of the Rush song "Limelight" pulling Zooey on stage to join them. Complaints have been raised by Egyptian bloggers as well.

puts a strain on his relationship with his fiancée, can the trio learn to live happily ever after? "[15] Jon Favreau started working on the film the same week Iron Man came out, a film which he directed. [23] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade B+ on scale of A to F.[24], Giving the film three out of four stars, Peter Travers with Rolling Stone said that despite the formulaic plot, "the right actors can keep it afloat, even airborne." The filming schedule was tight because there was a one-day window between two of their concerts on tour. Rush were approached by Hamburg, a fan of the band, to appear in the film. "[29] The Colorado Daily described the relationship between the male leads as a "watered-down false bromance", noting that the pace of their relationship seemed "rushed", and that Peter was looking out for his wife rather than his best friend. — John Hamburg, Director/Co-Writer/Producer, This page was last edited on 16 September 2020, at 06:51.

She calls and invites Sydney, who is, unbeknownst to them, already en route to the wedding.
), The script, Let's Be Friends, was originally written by Larry Levin. The website's critical consensus states, "I Love You, Man makes the most of its simple premise due to the heartfelt and hilarious performances of Paul Rudd and Jason Segel. Genre: Comedy. [25] Entertainment Weekly gave the film an C-, and said that "Paul Rudd gives a startlingly funny and original performance. I wanted to discuss sex, I wanted to discuss – there were blowjobs in the movie, there was Sydney Fife's character who's no way he could live in a PG-13 universe. 1. View All Videos (1) I Love You, Man Quotes.

[18] Hamburg felt that "once Rush got that I wasn't poking fun at them, that I'm genuinely a fan and the main characters of the movie are fans and it's kind of a loving tribute to them, I think that's when they came on board. He informs Peter and Zooey that he is, in fact, a successful investor and returns the money he borrowed from Peter, stating that the billboards were the couple's wedding present. "[13] At the beginning of the March 31, 2008 week, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Jaime Pressly had joined the film's cast, playing the best friend of Rashida Jones' character. [4] It opened second at the box office next to Knowing, and was a modest hit, grossing $92 million on a $40 million budget. At work, Peter discovers that Sydney's billboard advertising campaign was successful, as he won back the right to the lucrative Ferrigno listing and many others left messages wanting him to sell their houses. Megan Rubey. I Love You, Man (originally titled Let's Be Friends) is a 2009 American romantic comedy film written and directed by John Hamburg, based on a script by Larry Levin.

Stars: Paul Rudd, Rashida Jones, Jason Segal. The film was released theatrically in North America on March 20, 2009, to mostly positive reviews.

2. Samir Sabri, the lawyer in the case, asked the US embassy to apologize. Peter Klaven: She was pretty hot. Peter seems to not have any close friends to share the good news with, only family and mainly female acquaintances.

The film grossed $71,440,011 domestically and $20,196,975 internationally making $91,980,359 worldwide. "[28], The film was not without its critics. [11] On February 13, 2008 it was announced that Rashida Jones would be in the female lead opposite Rudd. Feeling encouraged, Peter finally stands up to his insufferable colleague, Tevin Downey (Rob Huebel), who had been badgering Peter for half the selling rights to the Ferrigno property (both to help him and to get in on the commission). Peter Rainer of The Christian Science Monitor was not impressed with the film, and after noting that the character Sydney seemed to be written for Owen Wilson, Rainer remarked, "Maybe Wilson was busy. After the song ends, Sydney attempts to toast the newlyweds and Peter runs to frantically stop him as the screen cuts out (still remembering Sydney's ill-advised toast at the engagement dinner. I Love You, Man stayed in the box office top ten for five weeks and was number 27 among films released in 2009. Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd), a Los Angeles real estate agent, proposes to his girlfriend Zooey Rice (Rashida Jones), and she accepts. When Hamburg finally took the script he rewrote it to make it as real as possible. Lucky him. [6] It was purchased but went unused for about 11 years before the film was made. The band later said that they enjoyed the experience. He makes a series of overtures toward various men, including Barry (Jon Favreau), the persistently hot-headed husband of Zooey's friend Denise (Jaime Pressly) who doesn't really like Peter all that much to begin with, a problem that only escalates when Peter inadvertently projectile-vomits on Barry after winning a beer-drinking contest. On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 83% based on 207 reviews, with an average rating of 6.9/10.

I Love You, Man is a 2009 American comedy film about a friendless man who goes on a series of man-dates to find a Best Man for his wedding. But when his insta-bond with his new B.F.F. I Love You, Man received largely positive reviews, with critics mainly praising the chemistry between Rudd and Segel, as well as the supporting performances. Zooey, meanwhile, has become suspicious of Sydney. [14] Hamburg comically stated that he was lucky in casting J.K. Simmons because his contract states "he has to be in one out of every four movies made. During the concert, Zooey is left feeling ignored by Peter and Sydney. The film stars Paul Rudd as a friendless man looking for a best man for his upcoming wedding. [8] In March 2008, Variety revealed that producer Ivan Reitman's Montecito Pictures officially began production on I Love You, Man during the week of March 31, 2008. "[19] Subsequently, both Rudd and Segel appeared in character as Peter and Sydney alongside the members of Rush in a short video played at the end of concerts during the band's 2010–11 Time Machine Tour.

When you're ready to say those three little words to your guy, opt for a love quote for him and trust us—he'll enjoy it more than you'd think! Peter then patches things up with Zooey, explaining to her that while he is nervous, he is ready to get married. He said he "probably wouldn't have agreed to have done it had I known my life was going to be that shape", but Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. told him that "It is the best thing you could do" – he said 'chop wood, carry water,' which is what they do in the Kung Fu movies to keep you humble."[16]. Peter tells Zooey that he lent Sydney money and asks her if she knows why they are getting married, since he had no answer to Sydney's question.

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