Now that I am less than a year away from 30, I have the joy of getting to see my friends get married and have children. The constant Facebook pictures and texts of baby updates is adorable and it gets me excited for that next chapter of my life. I have also seen the other side of parenting, especially for new parents. It isn't a side that makes me change my mind about children, but it is a reality all parents go through. Once that baby enters your world, your world is altered. Sleep is a privilege and an art to find a balance. Additionally, your hangout sessions with friends can change as well. Although, I must say that I am a parent-less friend who gets it and doesn't shy away from my friends and their adorable babies. For Mac and Kelly Radner and their adorable little one, life is pretty sweet. They feel like they beat the whole system of parenting when it comes to finding the perfect house in the perfect neighborhood, finding ways to make love among all the "babiness" around them, and trying to hang out with friends. They couldn't be more mistaken. Especially with their new neighbors.
When we are first introduced to Mac and Kelly, it's quite endearing as they try to have sex with their daughter's walker turned in the other direction, and their first realization occurs that this parenting thing may be trickier than previously thought. Then a friend begs them to go out and they think this is totally possible. They'll just bring the baby! After lots of back and forth loading of baby items, the couple finds themselves on the floor sleeping with the realization......they never made it past the porch.
They still have the joy of being home owners in a well to do neighborhood, that is, until the new fraternity moves in. They want to play it cool and feel like they can still connect with the boys so they walk over and kindly tell them to watch the noise level. Contrary to their fears, the conversation goes over really well. Or so they think. In the early hours of the morning they wake up to the bump bump bumping of techno tunes and laughter. They decide to go over again and reclaim their peace. Teddy, the leader of the frat gives his apologies and makes quick decision to befriend this young couple. After all, if they are on his side, his partying will continue....right? Teddy then invites them in for a blast from their past. Beer pong, dancing, and bad decisions give the couple a night they really needed. In fact, life seems to be pretty good. Their fraternity neighbors adore them, they feel young again, and are on top of the world. This is a false reality they soon discover when it's the next night and their daughter is woken up by more partying. After several phone calls and no answer, they are forced to do what they promised they wouldn't.....call the police.
Teddy is beside himself, he trusted them and now they broke that. So what does he do? Seeks his revenge. And now we have a long battle between a fraternity and young couple. Neither realizes what they are getting themselves into as the consequences seem to grow in magnitude and in comedy for us viewers. But all things must come to an end and soon good conquers evil when the parents develop a master plan to get rid of this dynamic group of meat heads with colorful, popped collars.
Besides obvious humor, I loved how easy it was to relate to the characters. Mac and Kelly were going through what I am sure a lot of new parents go through when it comes to moving to that new stage of life where sleep is rare and going out is non-existent. Even Teddy could be understood. He had spent 4 years trying to make the most epic experiences in his frat that he forgot to focus a little attention on what occurs beyond college. You do feel for the kid at times.
This movie is hilarious and if you can get past Zack Effron's terrible acting and see the movie for the summer comedy that it is. You will enjoy. The Abercrombie standoff in the end is my personal favorite part.
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