Knocked Up, the 2007 comedy directed by Judd Apatow, is set to air on BBC One tonight at 11:25pm, with fans still praising the film almost a decade after its release.
The movie, which was a box office hit on release, follows Alison Scott, played by Katherine Heigl, a woman living in Los Angeles who has just been promoted to an on-air reporting role at E!. She meets Ben Stone, played by Seth Rogen, an immature slacker who lives off injury compensation funds and does occasional work for a celebrity pornographic website alongside his stoner roommates.
A One-Night Stand with Lasting Consequences
The unlikely pair meet on a night out, and after a one-night stand, they face an unexpected pregnancy. The film charts their journey towards potential parenthood as they navigate each other's very different lives.
Behind the camera is Apatow, who also wrote the screenplay, adding to his list of successful movies that includes This is 40, Funny People and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. While Apatow's involvement helped the film's trajectory, the combination of the two leading actors was a major draw.
An All-Star Cast and Rave Reviews
Alongside the two leads, the film stars Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill, Jason Segel and Martin Starr. Many reviews have praised the lineup and the comedy writing of the script.
One fan wrote in a Rotten Tomatoes review: "This is a surprisingly deep and funny movie. Most movies of this genre lack depth and are just comedy, but this has deeper messages and themes that make it very memorable."
Another viewer shared: "Absolutely hilarious from start to finish. The plot was very good as well. Cheering for Seth Rogen the whole movie and genially facepalming over all of his dumb mistakes."
One person added: "Absolutely hilarious with the quick-witted writing & natural acting from the stacked cast. Surprisingly realistic with both the good & bad of modern relationships. It feels genuine & earned with positive messages of pregnancy."
A Lasting Box Office Success
When it was released in 2007, Knocked Up was an instant hit, grossing $219 million worldwide and receiving major positive reviews from critics. It continues to stand as a top-tier comedy film, airing on BBC One tonight at 11:25pm.
