A solid concept and the promising comedic pairing of Steve
Carell and Tina Fey fall victim to sloppy filmmaking and a needlessly convoluted mystery plot in Date Night, a disappointing comedy that fails to fully deliver the indelible stamp
of personality that makes either of its lead performers special. Screenwriter Josh Klausner, working from an idea hatched by producer-director Shawn Levy, creates a story far more complicated than necessary. At a certain point the movie essentially becomes a live-action Tex Avery cartoon, and any semblance of adult emotional connection is irrevocably severed. For the full review, from Screen International, click here. (20th Century Fox, PG-13, 88 minutes)