“Date Night” is a frantic romantic comedy that features a couple who are already married. There is no meet-cute. There is no awkward stumbling through the early stages of the relationship. There is no predictable happily-ever-after ending. It is a refreshing change. Steve Carell and Tina Fey fit well together. They are both gifted comedic actors that turn a ludicrous plot into an entertaining ride.
A case of mistaken identity on their traditional “Date Night” leads to an action packed evening of espionage, heists and car chases. The highly implausible sequence of events leads to consistently amusing consequences — making this one of the better comedies of 2010.
There is not too much to say about a film as silly as this one. It is a safe bet for a DVD rental. Almost everyone will like it to some degree.
