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"THIS IS 40"
(2012) (Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann) (R)


Alcohol/Drugs Heavy
Blood/Gross Stuff Moderate
Disrespectful/Bad Attitude Extreme
Frightening/Tense Scenes Minor
Gun/Weapons Minor
Imitative Behavior Heavy
Jump Scenes Minor
Music (Scary/Tense) Minor
Music (Inappropriate) Heavy
Profanity Extreme
Sex/Nudity Extreme
Smoking Mild
Tense Family Scenes Extreme
Topics to Talk About Extreme
Violence Mild


QUICK TAKE:
Dramedy: A married couple must contend with various issues, big and small, that threaten to tear apart their marriage.
PLOT:
Pete (PAUL RUDD) and Debbie (LESLIE MANN) have been married for more than a decade and have two daughters, 13-year-old Sadie (MAUDE APATOW) and 8-year-old Charlotte (IRIS APATOW). They would seem to have it all in their nicely appointed southern California home, but there are problems bubbling beneath the surface, ready to erupt at any moment.

Pete runs his own small record label with two employees -- Ronnie (CHRIS O'DOWD) and Cat (LENA DUNHAM) -- and desperately wants to sell a lot of albums for music veteran Graham Parker (GRAHAM PARKER). That's not only because he loves the music, but he also needs the money to avoid having to sell their house. One of the places their funds go is to Pete's remarried father, Larry (ALBERT BROOKS), who needs the cash to support his wife and their three young triplets.

Debbie -- who runs a small clothing boutique with employees Desi (MEGAN FOX) and Jodi (CHARLYNE YI) -- has her own daddy issues in that her surgeon father, Oliver (JOHN LITHGOW), hasn't been around much in her life, but she's trying to change that. She's also trying to change Pete's eating habits -- due to her trying to get into shape through physical trainer Jason (JASON SEGEL) -- but that's nagging he doesn't appreciate, much like his reaction to her being upset about him using Viagra. As a result, he often goes off for long bike rides with his friend, Barry (ROBERT SMIGEL), when not retreating to the bathroom for time away from Debbie and their kids.

With both of their 40th birthdays approaching, Pete and Debbie let their various issues, big and small, finally get the best of them, resulting in increasing unrest and disrespect between them. As the big birthday party approaches, it's unclear if they'll still be together by the time that rolls around.

WILL KIDS WANT TO SEE IT?
Those who are fans of anyone in the cast and/or films by Judd Apatow might be interested in it (mostly likely older teens).
WHY THE MPAA RATED IT: R
For sexual content, crude humor, pervasive language and some drug material.


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