She’s Out of My League | B

The story has been told a million times before, but She's Out of My League still turns out to be a good romantic comedy. With its extremely predictable and very unbelievable plot, the movie doesn't deserve any awards, but definitely serves its purpose as a lighthearted date movie. Directed by Jim Field Smith, the film follows Kirk, (Jay Baruchel, Tropic Thunder) an average-looking, awkward airport worker, as he manages to meet and eventually start dating an unbelievably gorgeous party planner named Molly, played by relative newcomer Alice Eve. Even with the predictable plot, the film definitely manages to entertain, mostly thanks to a hilarious ensemble, which includes the likes of Debra Jo Rupp (That 70's Show) and Krysten Ritter (Confessions of a Shopaholic). The dynamic between the main character and his family makes for a perfectly awkward encounter with Molly, which really resonates on screen.

By far the best part of She's Out of My League is Kirk's interaction with his three best friends. Devon, played to perfection by Nate Torrence (Get Smart), is the quintessential helpful friend who happens to be even more awkwardly hilarious than the main character, which is a very impressive feat. His two other best friends, Stainer and Jack, played by T.J. Miller (The Goods) and Mike Vogel (Cloverfield) respectively, spend their time reminding Kirk that he has no chance of staying with the bombshell — that is, when Stainer is not too busy performing with his Hall & Oates tribute band.

She's Out of My League was consistently funny and went by quickly. Even though the plot was a bit tired, the one-liners and standout ensemble cast made the movie enjoyable to watch.