Can a 5 go for a 10? That is the underlying theme in the romantic comedy “She’s Out of My League“.
The film is about a nerdy guy named Kirk, played by Jay Baruchel, who works at the Pittsburgh International Airport. Everything about him is mediocre from his clothes and swagger to his job and career goals.
Kirk is just getting over his cold and mean-spirited ex-girlfriend, Marnie, when he meets a gorgeous blonde named Molly who is played by Alice Eve. Kirk somehow hooks up with Molly which surprises everyone.
How could a gorgeous woman with a great job and seemingly everything a top-notch male could want find interest in a mediocre “scrub” like Kirk?
The point of the movie where the plot gets rolling is when Kirk finds Molly’s iPhone and returns it to her after Molly loses it. She thanks him and asks him out on a date. I know, this sounds like every guy’s dream.
The plot itself is pretty simple but the theme is displayed in many different ways. The film features many raunchy, R-rated moments and guy humor but it also seems to show a positive message.
The film will attract a large audience because pretty much everybody can relate to the nerd who dreams of hooking up with and getting laid by a girl hot enough to rated a 10.
For those of you who don’t know, the rating system is a system of judging people based on their looks and reputation which is exactly what is wrong with it in the first place.
The turning point in the movie is when Kirk’s buddy, Stainer played by T.J. Miller, finally convinces him that he is a 10 which is why Molly likes him. What Stainer is saying is that Kirk’s character, morals and goodness are what make him a 10.
The film provides a good amount of guy banter and crude jokes that attracts a male audience. On the other hand, its moral, good-hearted plot will attract the females.
Some notable scenes include when Molly is denying to her best friend that she is only dating Kirk because she thinks that he is “safe”. In other words, he is guaranteed to treat her well and will not cheat on her.
Kirk’s buddies play a big role in the plot, especially Stainer. Stainer is outspoken and always seems to have an opinion.
Its Stainer’s opinion that Molly does not really like Kirk for who he is that almost ends up ruining his relationship with Molly. Kirk starts to believe Stainer’s point which leads to a confrontation with Molly.
Molly finds out about Kirk’s insecurity and tells him there is nothing wrong with him and his thinking is a result of his own lack of self-esteem.
They had a falling out which seems to lead to the end of their relationship until Kirk finally has a realization with the help of Stainer that Molly was right. A few airport misadventures later, Kirk and Molly are back together.
This sounds corny enough to be a moral lesson in a PG-rated movie, but even adults have to be reminded of this lesson sometimes. It’s not what other people think of you that matters. It’s what you think of yourself that matters.
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