The new action comedy, DATE NIGHT, has a dash of romance and enough witty dialogue to make it the perfect ‘date night’ for couples. And those wedded individuals who have kids and rarely get out of the house for alone time will find it even more endearing with relatable hilarity. Director Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum/Just Married) uses his cast well and gives them the freedom to be the comedic geniuses they are. This makes the film light and laughable so that you forget how impossible the story truly is.

Phil (Steve Carell) and Claire (Tina Fey) Foster have the picture perfect marriage; good jobs, nice kids, functioning home in the Jersey subs. But it is no secret that their weekly date night has slipped into a rut with the familiar places and normal choices. When Phil decides to spice things up and take Claire to dinner in Manhattan things get a little wilder than he imagined. A mistaken identity soon has them on the run from gangsters, thieves and corrupt cops. These two average citizens find themselves in all sorts of danger and have to rely on each other like never before. All with humorous results.

Fey and Carell are perfect in this sort of film. They each embody the comedic timing as well as the ability to play the average couple next door. They are super stars in their own right but have a personable and almost nerdy side that make them completely believable. Fey’s wit and rapid fire sarcasm shine in this film. You almost get the feeling that what you see on screen is exactly how she truly is with her own kids and family. Carell is able to, for the most part, sideline the obnoxiousness that he brings to Michael Scott from The Office and leave enough of the endearing, lovable guy that makes this character a perfect fit with Fey.

The supporting cast is a who’s who of actors from all genres and it is fun to see who pops up next. Mark Ruffalo, James Franco, Kristen Wiig, Mark Wahlberg and more help make this an above board comedy. Whether they have one line or several scenes they bring the goods for this one. The action at times does get a little cartoonish and a few scenes go an a bit long, but that is the only fault I can find.

Date Night is rated PG-13 for sexual and crude content throughout, language, some violence and a drug reference. I am not sure I would use the word crude. The movie is made for married couples and I think married couples and especially those old enough to have children will find the humor and chemistry far over shadow any sort of crude remarks. The sexuality is not gratuitous or rude but a funny look at what most married couples go through. That said if you think Ozzie and Harriet are two wild and crazy kids then you might not enjoy this one. Go with what you know. I give it 3.75 out of 5 tables for two. Spring for a baby sitter and go see this one. I doubt your night will end up as adventurous as theirs, but you never know. So says Matt Mungle. Oh and by the way; be sure and stay until the credits are finished. Just saying.