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This action comedy tells the tale of mild-mannered married couple Phil (Steve Carell) and Claire (Tina Fey), who fear their relationship may be falling into a stale rut. During their weekly date night... read more read more..., they impetuously steal a dinner reservation, which leads to a case of mistaken identity. Turns out the reservation was for a pair of thieves, and now a number of unsavory characters want Phil and Claire killed. If they can survive a wacky life-threatening night, they may just rediscover the passion missing from their marriage. Directed by Shawn Levy, the film co-stars Mark Wahlberg, James Franco, and Kristen Wiig. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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DVD Release Date: August 10, 2010

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  • April 11, 2012
    This movie is just brilliant, really how many things can go wrong in just one night, in would appear a lot! Its a highly amusing and silly movie that entertains you to no end! Its a great cast and well acted with great comidic leads! Very enjoyable!
  • November 30, 2011
    Claire Foster: If I'm gonna get whacked off, I at least deserve to understand why it's happening... What are you smiling about? 

    "One ordinary couple. One little white lie."

    I liked Date Night a lot more than I thought I would. I didn't know much about it going in and that help... read moreed a lot. I didn't know it had such a large cast of big names. I didn't know much about the story and I can honestly say I had a lot of fun watching it. The cast is great, with Steve Carrell and Tina Fey in the lead roles and a supporting cast that features names like Ray Liotta, Mark Wahlberg, William Fichtner, Mark Ruffalo, James Franco, Mila Kunis and Kristen Wiig.

    A married couple go out for a date at a new hot seafood spot. Since they have no reservation, they pose as different people in order to get a table. This causes a series of events to open up because two people approach them about a stolen flash drive. The couple gets away and now must track down the real couple in order to end the horrible night. 

    The movie actually does deliver some laughs. Yeah, it also has its share of horrible, ridiculous and just plain stupid scenes. But the two pretty much balance out and leave the viewer with a pretty easy to like little comedy. There's nothing special or amazing about it; it is as average as they come. The cast makes it well worth the watch though. 
  • November 26, 2011
    I found this a lot funnier than I expected it to be! The leads have a good chemistry as a simple date night turns out to be a night on the run from some bad guys after a case of mistaken identity. The cast has some cool cameos along the way and just the right mix of action, slaps... read moretick and silliness. If you liked Knight & Day you'll like this.
  • August 6, 2011
    Funny movie. A married couple decide to spice up their life by going on a date. They couldn't get a table so took someone else's reservation. Then they are mistaken for blackmailers. Here starts their nightmare of being chased by bent cops for a flashdrive with evidence. My favou... read morerite scenes were the boat on the lake and when they returned to the restaurant pretending to look for will.I.ams' mobile. Funny scenes with Mark Wahlberg and James Franco.
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    July 21, 2011
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    For the most part, disappointing. Date Night rarely utilizes the charisma and quick wit of it's leads. The story itself has trouble gaining any sort of momentum as well, it's a bumpy ride at best.

    Still, there are a few scenes that are downright enjoyable but when it's so poorly... read more weaved together you might as well find time for something else like 30 Rock and The Office.
  • June 24, 2011
    I really didn't find it that funny.
  • June 19, 2011
    'Date Night' finds an honest amount of fun, despite its many flaws. This fun spawns directly from all the great stars of the film, whether it be Carell, Fey, Franco, Kunis, or Whalberg. With talent like this, the film has to be enjoyable, even if the direction is a little misguid... read moreed at times. Carell's comic touches are as brilliant as ever, and he crafts most of what make the movie good. A good film for any date night.
  • June 17, 2011
    Phil Foster: Put on a fucking shirt!

    Hilarious movie starring my two favorite people! Watch this if you enjoy non-stop comedy! Just pointing out that it's not meant to be flawless it's just meant to entertain and it succeeds in doing that.
  • June 5, 2011
    A funny movie, but truly the end was the only part I almost peed my pants laughing at. It can drag on a lot, but it can also score with flying colors. Steve Carell and Tina Fey are great together. The plot just gets crazier and crazier and follows that "The Hangover" feel that... read more I really loved. Overall I laughed and it was good, but it was not as funny as it could've been.
  • June 4, 2011
    Not as good as one would hope with Fey and Carrell. The plot runs thin and the jokes mainly revolve around miscellaneous chaos.

Critic Reviews


Peter Rainer
January 3, 2011
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

Fey, in particular, seems uncomfortable with the shenanigans. Full Review

David Denby
April 12, 2010
David Denby, New Yorker

Fey, in particular, finds herself in the situation of a prima ballerina unaccountably dancing with the Rockettes. Full Review

David Edelstein
April 12, 2010
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

In three or four scenes, they get a rhythm going, but the editing is smash-and-bash. Shawn Levy is not a director who honors performers' rhythms. Full Review

Rick Groen
April 9, 2010
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail

Tina Fey is really funny. Steve Carell is really funny. Date Night stars Tina Fey and Steve Carell. Ergo, Date Night must be really ... sorry, I wish it worked that way almost as much as the studios d... Full Review

Tom Long
April 9, 2010
Tom Long, Detroit News

Its slapstick story of a married couple enduring outrageous fortune offers a lot of laughs, a bit of romance and plenty for either sex to relate to. Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
April 9, 2010
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

The screenplay, by Josh Klausner, proves that the easy laugh isn't always the best. Full Review

Tom Maurstad
April 9, 2010
Tom Maurstad, Dallas Morning News

Carell and Fey really are like Fred and Ginger, so smooth and sure-footed in their comic grace(lessness) and timing. Full Review

A.O. Scott
April 9, 2010
A.O. Scott, New York Times

Mr. Carell and Ms. Fey might have been able to pull it off -- if they had only been permitted to try.

Richard Roeper
April 9, 2010
Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com

A very mild recommendation, only because the immensely funny and appealing stars outshine the pedestrian material. Their respective sitcoms are funnier and more sophisticated than this movie. Full Review

Michael O'Sullivan
April 9, 2010
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post

In the hands of, say, a Greg Kinnear and a Sarah Jessica Parker, the thing could be a disaster. It's not. Not by a long shot. Full Review

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Facts


    • Phil Foster: Will you, for the love of God, put on a shirt?
    • Claire Foster: The one night I dress up...
    • Claire Foster: We're just a boring couple from New Jersey!
    • Cabbie: One way! One way! ONE FREAKING WAY!
    • Claire Foster: They stabbed a chicken nugget with a Sharpie. These are bad people!
    • Claire Foster: (Do you accept a collect phonecall from) Oh my god, this phonebooth smells like urine.
    • Katy: Yes I accept.
    • Claire Foster: Katy?!
    • Katy: Fostersss, what up?

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