Absolutely brilliant comedy. Hysterical cast, well written. The comedy was strengthened by the fact that the script and characters were able to do effective and timely switches between bust-a-gut laughing comedy and absurd situations on one hand and poignant and sympathetic glimpses at the "idiot" characters who were being lampooned in the movie and by viewers. This was enjoyed by me, my wife, our teenagers, and friends - both genders. Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd were particularly strong. Great movie!