Date night

The last time my husband and I went on 'date night' we went to see the movie "Date Night."

And what could have been silly, predictable and a waste of time ended up being... silly, somewhat predictable, and thoroughly entertaining.

For me, this madcap adventure of mistaken identity worked because of its sweetness. Often when using the scenario of a couple who finds themselves in a stale relationship after years of marriage, writers get heavy handed with negative, vitriolic banter, and by the time the couple reconciles at the end of the film you don't even want them to be together any more. "Date Night" didn't do that.

It also sidestepped the marriage cliches that we've heard a million times. Thankfully there were no arguments about open toilet seats and toothpaste caps... The particulars of this couple's relationship felt unique and believable (but maybe that's just because my husband always leaves the dresser drawers half-way pulled out, too...)

Perhaps what I liked best about the movie was the actors. Tina Fey and Steve Carell are both very good at what they do - which is being funny- but they're also likeable. And it's not easy to be both. (A lot of comedians are funny, but come across as acrid - or they have no edge and aren't that funny...) Although, there are those who would argue that what was best about "Date Night" was Mark Wahlberg's shirtless performance...