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From the director of “Cheaper by the Dozen” and “Night at the Museum” comes this hysterical comedy by Shawn Levy about an ordinary couple that attempts to have an extraordinary date night.

After they claim another couple’s reservation in the newest fine dining restaurant in the city, their night definitely becomes extraordinary.

Phil and Claire Foster, played by popular comedians Steve Carell, from television series “The Office” and Tina Fey of “30 Rock,” make a spontaneous decision that results in a dangerously thrilling and hilariously odd date night.

Before they left their normal home in the suburbs, they had the sinking feeling of a marriage gone stale.

However, by the end of the night, their marriage has been refreshed due to a lucky escape from gunshots, a run-in with the police, breaking and entering and other mishaps.

After claiming to be the Triplehorns in order to have a table, they soon realize they made a huge mistake when they are mistaken for the couple they claimed to be. Unbeknownst to them, they posed as a pair of thieves sought out by a dangerous duo.

As they strive to survive, the married couple rediscovers the past passion in their marriage.

While the plot was not extremely well-constructed and the story line has a few holes at the end, it is important to note the point of “Date Night” is not to be extraordinarily profound or have a complex plot.

The moral of the film was unclear on whether it was supposed to be encouraging married couples to add some spice to their marriage or a warning to play it safe and don’t take other people’s reservation, lest you get shot.

All in all, the movie will hold your attention and is worth seeing if the commercials made you laugh.

Although at times the plot struggles and some of the humor was crude, this film will keep you laughing because of the brilliant comedy and chemistry of these comedic actors.

This article originally appeared in The Tiger on April 16, 2010PRINT | SHARE

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