Date Night
Phil and Claire Foster fear that their mild-mannered relationship may be falling into a stale rut. During their weekly date night, their dinner reservation leads to their being mistaken for a couple of thieves—and now a number of unsavoury characters want Phil and Claire killed.
Critics Sentiment
James Franco and Mila Kunis appear as real Tripplehorns
Claire poses as dancer while Phil pretends to be pimp
The film peaks with Franco and Kunis's hilarious cameo before dropping significantly during the juvenile strip club sequence.
Date Night succeeds primarily on the chemistry between Carell and Fey, with standout cameos elevating the material. Critics consistently noted that while the plot is silly and the action sequences overblown, the leads' comedic timing and ad-libbing abilities make it entertaining despite its flaws. The film works best in its quieter character moments and memorable guest appearances.
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Steve Carell
Phil Foster
Tina Fey
Claire Foster
Mark Wahlberg
Holbrooke
Taraji P. Henson
Detective Arroyo
Jimmi Simpson
Armstrong
Common
Collins
William Fichtner
DA Frank Crenshaw
Leighton Meester
Katy
JB Smoove
Cabbie
Kristen Wiig
Haley Sullivan
Mark Ruffalo
Brad Sullivan
James Franco
Taste
Mila Kunis
Whippit
Bill Burr
Detective Walsh
Jonathan Morgan Heit
Oliver Foster
Savannah Paige Rae
Charlotte Foster
Nick Kroll
Claw Maitre D'
Olivia Munn
Claw Hostess
Gal Gadot
Natanya
Lauren Weedman
Wendy
Crew
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