The 40-Year-Old Virgin
“The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) was the movie that turned Steve Carell into a leading man. He plays Andy Stitzer, a kind-hearted, action-figure-collecting guy who has managed to reach middle age without ever ‘doing the deed.’ When his coworkers (Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, and Romany Malco) find out, they make it their mission to help him lose his virginity. The film is famous for its improvised dialogue and the legendary chest-waxing scene where Carell’s screams of ‘Kelly Clarkson!’ were entirely real. Beneath the raunchy advice and awkward dates, there’s a sweet story about Andy falling for Trish (Catherine Keener). It set the template for the ‘Apatow Era’ of comedy—long, improvised, and deeply human.”
Andy Stitzer’s journey to manhood was cringe-worthy and touching… but next is a movie where a group of “uncool” kids tries to win a talent show with the most awkward dance routine in cinematic history.
