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Director: Judd Apatow
Release Date: August 19th, 2005
Rating: R for pervasive sexual content, language and some drug use.
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 I went into this movie thinking it was another silly PG-13 film. I realized how wrong I was after the first few minutes. The content in this film is enough to give it an R rating and make even me blush.
The story is very basic. Andy Stitzer played by Steve Carell is 40 years old and a virgin. After a game of poker with some of his coworkers, they all begin exchanging sex stories with each other. When it comes time for Andy to tell of his glorious escapades, he gives some awkward descriptions that tip his friends off that he has never been with a woman or even a guy.
And what else is there to do, but to try and hook Andy up with a dirty tramp? That's the gist of it.
A dirty movie with morals
The thing that sets this movie apart from similar story lines like Clueless and American Pie is that the lead character is not a sexual pervert. He's a geek who collects toys and plays video games. He's also a sweet, caring guy who's just given up every being intimate with anyone.
His friends on the other hand are like a lot of guys I know. I found myself relating to Andy at times when these guys would sit and talk about how many girls they'd been with and the positions they used in extensive detail. Eventually, those guys would turn to me and expect me to have a kiss-and-tell story involving my wife. My response is always a variation of "None of your damn business."
The concept of guys helping each other out in the sex department is very real. Back in high school, it became common knowledge at one point that I was a virgin. Some of my "friends" said they were going to "help" me by getting me a hooker. Even though I declined the offer and it never materialized, they talked about it for months.
This movie did a great job of capturing these types of guys. They do exist, they do sit and talk about this type of stuff, and they do freak out if you're a virgin. And they do give ridiculous advice.
But then there's sweet Andy. I felt for the guy. As awkward as he was, he wasn't so much looking to have sex, but looking for the right girl in his life. You know, that whole love thing. That is what makes this a heart-felt movie even through all the raunchiness.
Good step in comedy movies
My motivation to see this movie was low. After seeing The 40-Year-Old Virgin trailer about 40 times, I was worried I had seen all the funny parts. That is far from the case, as the movie actually builds an interesting storyline with steady laughs throughout.
The main thing that stuck out to me in this movie is that it didn't have any cheap cameos from someone like Will Ferrell. Adam Sandler was notorious for bringing in actors for a scene or two throughout each of his movies. These actors typically had the same lines as they did in the previous movie. Instead, Steve Carell breaks this tradition by making a movie with zero cameos.
As scary as it might sound, the ending to this movie was hilarious and I left the theater laughing.
If you're ready to hear some things you haven't heard since your last luncheon with the guys at work in hopes of seeing a guy get the girl of his dreams, The 40-Year-Old Virgin is for you.
Related links:
The 40-Year-Old Virgin Official website
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