This Is 40
The sort-of sequel to 'Knocked Up'
Directed by Judd Apatow
Produced by Apatow Productions, Forty Productions
A comedic, character-driven examination of a marriage and family in crisis, balancing humor with genuine relationship strain and the anxieties of middle age.
Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.
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Is This Is 40 violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is This Is 40 scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is This Is 40 easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Is This Is 40 sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Does This Is 40 end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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