Btexxamar I like Black Panther, but I didn't like this movie.

Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

Teddie Blake The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Edwin The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

Gavin Purtell 'Man Up' is a really well made & executed romantic-comedy. It's a simple story - the old blind-date mix-up, where Jake (Pegg) meets Nancy (Bell), both disillusioned with relationships, but they happen to find each other and have a great night out, before it's revealed that she's not his intended blind date.Very fast-paced (only 85min long), with no time for dull moments, and plenty of laughs throughout to keep everyone happy. Williams is great as the creepy/stalker-ish 'friend' and Lovibond plays the starry-eyed, optimistic intended blind-dater. The soundtrack is great and there's some fun/memorable scenes, including the teens running through the streets, the race to the bar and the fire extinguisher.What really makes the film work is Pegg's unflappable charm and his chemistry with Bell, who's the real star - endearing and unassuming, she's cute, but also witty and just enjoyable to watch. It's also refreshing to see Pegg doing something simple. In this film's case, easy doesn't = poor.

oliverboncey Man Up is a real feel-good film, with great performances from Simon Pegg and Lake Bell which really help you to connect with the characters and feel invested in the story.Plot-wise it's really nothing new, a simple girl meets boy situation with some hiccoughs on the way to an inevitable happy ending. However, within the simple plot are some genuinely funny moments, including the awkward encounter with a former schoolmate of Bell's character, played brilliantly by Rory Kinnear. What's more, interspersed amongst these moments is some emotional depth, sadly more often than not lacking in most rom-coms.Although nothing new, it is heartwarming and definitely worth a watch if it happens to be on TV as I'm sure it will be, especially over the Christmas period.

suite92 The Three Acts: The initial tableaux: Single 34 year old Nancy goes to a loud themed mixer hosted by a hotel at the insistence of her married sister Elaine. It's another failure. Nancy heads via train to an anniversary party at the house of their parents, Fran and Bert. Nancy sits down and talks to Elaine. Across from her is Jessica, who had listened to her telephone conversation with Elaine. Jessica lends Nancy a self-help book meant to help her meet her true match. The train stops; Jessica gets off without taking the book. When Nancy wakes up, she tries to find Jessica to return the book, but meets Jack instead. (Jessica buys another copy; she had left her old copy on purpose, but Nancy does not know that.)Jack thinks Nancy is his blind date since she has the book. Jack has a pleasant manner, and does a Hannibal Lecter impression. Partly because Lecter is one of Nancy's favourite movie characters, she decides to let Jack keep thinking she's his date. Jessica shows up with her new copy of the book a good 90 seconds too late.Delineation of conflicts: First, there is the lie that started their relationship. Jack and Nancy head into an evening together under false impressions. Nancy has several opportunities in their conversation to correct the misapprehension, but fails to do so.During the date, they encounter some baggage from each side. There is Jack's ex, or soon to be ex, Hilary, whom they meet with Hilary's new significant other. Then there is Sean, whom Nancy has known for many years but does not remember. Unfortunately for Nancy, Sean's a bit of a stalker.Jack is a bit battle weary from the recently failed marriage. Nancy is in a negativity phase since she has had so many disappointments in a row.Then there is the party with Fran and Bert. Elaine and Fran want Nancy to write something to commemorate the 40 years of wedded bliss. When might that happen during this busy day?Resolution: Chemistry.

Lee Eisenberg I've liked Simon Pegg in every movie where I've seen him, and I liked Lake Bell in the one movie where I previously saw her ("In a World..."). So it makes sense that the movie in which they co-star is worth seeing. Ben Palmer's "Man Up" focuses on a relationship that develops after a mistaken blind date. Although billed as a romantic comedy, the movie emphasizes the comedy. Bell perfectly does an English accent; watching the movie, no one would know that she's from the US. I wouldn't call the movie a masterpiece, but it's an enjoyable way to spend the time. I hope that Palmer keeps making movies, and I hope that Pegg and Bell keep starring in movies.