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Rated PG-13
88 minutes

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Date Night (2010)

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, 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. [allmovie.com]

This is the rare screwball comedy that is superbly paced, cleverly plotted and hilarious from start to finish.
      -- Claudia Puig, USA Today. Read this review.