MOVIE REVIEW: Carell, Fey mix hilarious comedy styles in ‘Date Night’

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If laughter truly is the best medicine, then “Date Night” will cure you of just about everything (note: please consult a doctor if you actually have a serious condition).

Steve Carell and Tina Fey have fantastic chemistry that will have you giggling like a schoolgirl through the entirety of the movie.

Add to the mix a brief appearance by James Franco and Mila Kunis, and you have a recipe for a hilarious comedy.

Phil Foster (Steve Carell) and his wife Claire (Tina Fey) live a boring and repetitive married life. Raising a family and working time-consuming jobs don’t allow the couple much time to relax.

As the two begin to realize they are becoming “excellent roommates” instead of a married couple, they decide to try and reignite the spark of love.

Yet in an attempt to spice things up, the ordinary couple find themselves in a dangerous and far-from-normal situation.

Relying on Holbrooke (Mark Wahlberg), one of Claire’s past clients, the Fosters must overcome a series of hilarious events that ultimately lead them to discover that, if given the chance to change things, they would do everything the same all over again.

Carell’s character is much like the characters he plays in most films: well-meaning and hilariously awkward. His dialogue will have the audience in tears, especially in the parts of the film when he tries to act like a tough guy.

However, Tina Fey also brings her own comedy style to the mix. Blending her inherently funny personality with giggle-worthy dialogue and actions, Fey truly adds a unique degree of comedy to this film that would be nonexistent had any other actress played her role.

Mark Wahlberg’s character, a muscle-bound macho man, allows for a lot of funny interaction between the Fosters and himself. Playing a pivotal role in the film, he aids the Fosters in their adventure and likes to walk around shirtless, creating a jealousy in Carell’s character that fuels some really funny dialogue.

The hilarious cast of “Date Night” truly makes the film what it is — funny, engaging and worth your money. If you’re in the mood for a comedy film, be sure to watch this one.

Four out of five stars.