Reviewing the Film "Knocked Up"

First, let me say that I know I'm way behind the curve on this one. I'm not quite sure why I didn't get around to watching and reviewing this movie before now. Perhaps it is because my husband and I have had so many requests to review other films recently. Since we usually do one newer one and one classic one, we end up watching as many old films as new ones.

"Knocked Up" is based on an age-old problem. Girl gets drunk. Girl meets wrong guy. Girl has a one-night stand. Girl gets pregnant. We've seen the story told in film hundreds of times. However, rarely has it been done with such poignancy or hilarity.

The movie stars Hollywood's "it" girl of the moment, Katherine Heigl and funny man Seth Rogen. Heigl plays Alison Scott, an E (as in television's real E) employee who gets promoted to on-screen talent. She and her sister, Debbie (played by Leslie Mann) decide to go clubbing to celebrate.

Although not really looking for a date, when Alison has a few beers, suddenly Ben's (Rogen) attempt at humor seems charming. One thing leads to another and before you know it, it's wham, bam, thank you mam; or in this case, thank you mister.

In the light of day, the unlikely pair realizes they've made a big mistake because they have nothing in common. Alison is class and polish while Ben is crass and rough. He doesn't even have a job. He's just been working with his buddies on a website that identifies in which movies, and where within the film, Hollywood actresses can be seen nude. Don't get me started with that one.

The two go back to their lives and don't give each other much thought. That is, of course, until the unthinkable happens. Alison discovers she is pregnant and decides to share the news with Ben.

In his defense, I have to say, it was nice to see a character in a movie step up to the plate; or at least try to. Ben accompanies Alison on doctor's appointments, goes shopping for baby clothes, and tries to fit into her life. He even ends up proposing when he discovers, of all things, that he actually loves her.