What do Jimmy Kimmel, Matt Damon and Fred Flinstone have in common? They are each one half of three of the greatest bromances of all time. A bromance is a relatively new word that describes a heterosexual relationship between two close guy friends, and it is the subject of the new Paul Rudd film "I Love You, Man." Rudd plays the friendless Peter Klaven, a guy that has focused on the girlfriends in his life and doesn't really know how to relate to other males. When he finally meets the girl that he is going to marry, it strikes him that he has absolutely no one for his wedding party. This sends Peter on an odyssey to meet his first real best friend. The film asks the question how do guys meet guy friends? How do you get a guy to go out on a man-date? Peter is completely clueless. He doesn't know much about sports or how to do the typical male bonding rituals. In one memorable scene in the movie, Peter attempts to play poker with some potential male friends, but has no idea how to handle the extreme testosterone of the guys or the beer. Enter Sydney Fife, played to perfection by the talented Jason Segal, a likable loafer who takes an immediate liking to Peter. A couple of hang-out sessions and many Rush songs later, Peter and Sydney are bona fide best friends. Unfortunately, Peter's new relationship is taking a serious toll on his current relationships, his work and his future plans. As everything in Peter's life falls apart he begins to put it back together, but not in the way you would expect. The reason this movie works is the interplay between Rudd and Segal. Rudd's character has absolutely no idea how he should to act around other guys, so he constantly tries to make up words to sound cool. This creates some incredibly awkward moments, but they were some of the funniest moments of the film. After the first time he hangs out with Sydney, he tries to give him a nickname and all he can come up with is 'Jobin.' He then spends a few hilarious minutes trying to explain the name. While Rudd and Segal are the heart of a good movie, it is the perfect supporting cast that makes this movie hilarious. Every bit part of the film is perfectly played, from Barry the overly manly man played by Jon Favreau, to Joe Lo Truglio who plays a candidate for friendship. Even Lou Ferrigno makes an appearance as himself, giving Segal a chance to do his best Incredible Hulk impression. While it doesn't have a lot of the over-the-top laughs like other Paul Rudd comedies, "I Love You, Man" is incredibly well done and sure to keep your attention from the beginning to the end. The running jokes and hilarious awkward moments make this movie an easy one to love. t&c;
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