During the dreadful downpour of early Sunday afternoon, my wife and I headed to the movies for an early showing (12:30 p.m.) of Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Judging from it's description online, it seemed like the right pick for light fare, which we sought. In other words, I didn't want to think too hard. The comedy centers around love-lost Peter, whose CSI-esque TV star girlfriend dumps him. He's love torn and apparently is in need of a break . . .from everything. What better way to get over a breakup than to fly westward to Hawaii? He does, but coincidentally his ex is there on vacation, same resort mind you, with her new boyfriend (no, she doesn't wait long does she?).

Despite the deceptively bland plotline, the characters and acting put on a fab show.  It's equal parts witty banter, low brow humor, and R-rated content within a tropical setting, creatively assembled by the same team that brought us Knocked Up and Superbad. If you've seen either or both of the two films, then you know what you're in for.

Though the plot was predictable (Peter meets someone special on vacay and his ex's new relationship isn't all its cracked up to be, leading to . . .), we both enjoyed this film tremendousely for what it's worth (the lower price of a matinee). It's a fun one for 20 and 30 somethings who've ever experienced breakups and new found love, with a hip, gen x edginess that's more "straight-up, tell it like it is", rather than passe jokes that usually squirm their way into every "boy meets girl (or loses girl)" movie. Go see it on an afternoon when it rains. It'll brighten your day.

- James Houck