Ok folks let’s face it. We’ve all had a “date night” from hell at some point or another in our lives (some of us more than others but that’s another story). Things just didn’t go right. The restaurant gave away your reservation because you couldn’t find a parking spot or the genius who took your reservation, accidently gave you the wrong date for your special night or the photo that the person posted on an online dating service turned out to photoshopped so well, it created a new image. You get the idea. So when I saw the new hit comedy movie “Date Night” with mega stars Steve Carell and Tina Fey, I couldn’t help but think about the millions of people around the world watching this movie and thinking “I can relate to that.”
Let me just say one thing about versatile & mirthful actors Carell and Fey. They have the best on-screen chemistry I’ve seen in a long time and they are two of the nicest actors that you are ever going to want to meet. Plain and simple.
“Date Night” is a whimsical movie filled with witty humor and heaps of intelligently written scenarios that will make you think about all those crazy date nights you all have had. I know I can throw in a few!! LOL!
Actor Steve Carell gives an exclusive pose for The Ravi Report
“Tina! Tina! We love You” screamed fans across the street when the “30 Rock” star got out of her limo and ran across the street to sign autographs for fans who waited hours just to get a quick glimpse of her before the star entered the official red carpet at the world famous Ziegfeld Theater in midtown.
“I waited two hours to get Tina’s autograph” said one very cute brunette who was holding images of Fey from her SNL shows.
“Steve you rock!” shouted fans as “The Office” star also walked across the street to sign autographs before he hit the throng of paparazzi waiting for him.
Superstar Tina Fey speaks to the press on the red carpet
I have to be honest, I’ve been a long time fan of both Carell and Fey. Carell, for his ingenious humor in the hit series “The Office” and Fey for being a very talented and excellent writer/actress and for her famous Sarah Palin impersonation which brought her world-wide attention. The actors shine working together.
I’ve met both of them before and every time they enter the red carpet, there is almost a wave of prodigious & positive energy that follows.
“Date Night” focuses on the “Fosters” (Carell & Fey) who have let family life and raising kids take the spice out of their marriage. So like most married couples who have limited quality time to spend together, the Fosters decide to make a special “date night” to rekindle the romantic side of their marriage. Well, their date night turns into a roller coaster of adventure when they accidently use someone else’s identity to secure a table at a fancy restaurant. I won’t give away any more than that folks!
Steve Carell carefully listens to a question from The Ravi Report
At the recent premiere, Carell told reporters how he balances fame and family.
“When I’m not a work I’m with my family. I come right home. I wake up and take my kids to school. Those are the only two things I do. Work and home.” stated the star of such hit films such as “Get Smart”, “Bewitched” and “40 Year Old Virgin”.
The versatile actor also said that his character Michael Scott from “The Office” and his role as Mr. Foster from “Date Night” have common traits.
Tina Fey filming a promo for "Date Night" from the red carpet!
“I think Phil Foster is who Michael Scott would want to be,” said the star when asked about how the two characters are similar in nature. “Because he(Foster) is successful with a family, kids he has that life that Michael Scott would want.”
When asked by The Ravi Report what the intelligent actress finds the most enjoyable part of her work, Fey smiled and added ” I always felt lucky making a living at doing what I like doing. Being able to write stuff and being in it is very enjoyable to me” stated the married mom.
The reviews for “Date Night” have been positive and fans on the social media sites are asking if they can expect a sequel anytime soon. Hey, what about a follow-up entitled ” Date Night 2: Revenge of the Fosters!” LOL!
Now, the important question here. What ABOUT having a special date night of your own? Well, I spoke to a few married couples who said that the movie inspired them to try to do a date night to spice things up in their marriage but they would stick to keeping their own reservations! LOL!
For info check out the movie website at www.datenight-themovie.com and kudos the terrific folks at Fox Searchlight for doing a great job (again) with the premiere.
The journey continues…
Ravi