This is a film that was released not too long ago, and some may even find it odd that this the movie I chose to start our strange and wild journey around the world of comedy. Starring the Popular Mechanics for Kids kid himself, Jay Baruchel, She's Out of My League was released in 2010 and never really got the credit it deserved. Sure the plot isn't all that great or original, but what really makes the movie so funny is the supporting actors/characters.There are three characters in particular who steal the show in this one, and they're three actors who I'm surprised careers haven't blown up (successfully) in result of making people ROFL-ing in She's Out of My League.
3. Dylan (Kyle Bornheimer)-The first character who won't stop tickling your funny bone Kirk's (Baruchel) brother, Dylan. Dylan is a dim-witted 30-something year-old (some might say) redneck, who still hasn't really left high school. He still lives with his parents and still bullies his little bro both physically and verbally, with insults that you might hear coming out of an eighth-grader's mouth. One of Dylan's funnier scenes in the movie happens when he forces Kirk into playing "slapshot regatta" in their basement. I'm pretty sure "slapshot regatta" isn't a real game, but all that really happens is one player takes slap shots at the other who is in street hockey goalie pads, a football helmet, baseball glove, and even an oven mitt while standing between two posts taped on the wall with electrical tape. Anyway, the whole family (and Kirk's smokin' hot lady friend) is down stairs watching Kirk put the ball past Dylan over and over, until Kirk finally wins in overtime. This is where Dylan shouts some of the most memorable lines in the movie like; "these shoes suck for this!" and curses at his father, who's trying to console him after losing.
2. Devon (Nate Torrence)-Another reason why I chose She's Out of My League to be the first comedy to check off my list is because it was the first sneak peak I've ever been to. That's right, I was one of the first people to ever see this movie...in Winnipeg. At this sneak peak, I can tell you which part (I'm pretty sure) the entire theater burst out into uncontrollable laughter. That classic movie moment came from who I think is the second funniest character in this movie. Devon is one of Kirk's best friends, and definitely the most positive of the group. He is also the only one that's married of the four and makes constant references to Disney films. Anyhow, Devon is the one who delivers on this disgustingly funny scene. I'm sure for those of you who have seen the film, won't or probably can't forget this epic piece of comedy gold. It of course is when he shaves Kirk's testicles. I know, disgusting but amazingly funny. I really don't think it's the whole idea of it that makes it funny, I think it's the facial expressions and what he's saying while he's doing. He really treats it like it's no big deal. The best part of the scene though is when he finishes the job off by giving him the "old-fashioned barber whip of the towel".1. Stainer (T.J. Miller)-This is the guy who I think stole the show in She's Out of My League. His name alone already gives you the impression that he's probably going to be a comical genius. He has so many good one-liners and has an original style, but yet all of us have that friend. I decided the only way I can truly express how funny Stainer is through a clip of some of his more memorable moments, but trust me, there's a lot more.
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