Top Five Films by Paul Rudd

          So, with the recent release of Ant-Man, we will be unfolding a new rubric – Top 5 Movies by an actor of our choice. Each movie will have a brief review, with the number one being our personal favorite. Of course, this is solely by our opinion (which is generally indisputable), so feel free to disagree in the comments. We will try to match the lists with newly released movies featuring the actors we are talking about, so that if you like their performance you can check out some of their other works. Here goes:

5. Dinner for Schmucks (2010)

                Our number five spot is held by this comedy which also features Steve Carell as the upper mentioned schmuck. I have to say this is not as enjoyable as the trailer may lead you to believe - the dinner is a disaster of bad jokes and awkward situations that mostly fail to entertain. Still, there are a few laughs in this movie, but they are definitely not worth your while. Anyway, there had to be a number five spot on the list. 

4. I Love You, Man (2009)

                Here Rudd plays alongside Jason Segel and I have to say – there definitely is chemistry there! The film is about a guy who has no close friends so he starts going on man-dates in order to find a best man for his wedding. Things go too far when they bond too much and he starts ignoring his fiancé in order to spend time with Segel’s character. The movie is quite enjoyable.

3. This is 40 (2012)

                A satire about a couple going into their 40’s together and all the messed up thoughts and actions that come from spending the rest of their lives together as a mature couple. This movie gets too much shit from critics, but I find it quite entertaining and funny.

2. Knocked Up (2007)

                Rudd plays more of a supporting role in this one, but it is still a great. It actually is kind of connected to “This is 40”, as Leslie Mann and he are playing the same couple. This is the funnier movie of the two, though, with great moments throughout and a nice kind of “I would NOT want to be in their shoes” vibe to it. Like the previous movie on the list it makes you appreciate your own life.

1. Role Models (2008)

                I truly love this movie and find it to be one of the funniest and underrated comedy ever. It is pure fun and enjoyment with great laughs and hilarious nerdy situations. Oh and also loads of Kiss references. The entire movie has an easy-going tempo to it and will help you relax and have some fun as Rudd and Scott go from one absurd interaction with each other to another. Also, it might get you LARP-ing (google it, do I have to explain everything?)

~G.