All of the money in Judd Apatow’s pocket right now is from me. Since 2004 he’s produced 11 movies, all of which I’ve seen in theaters. That doesn’t even account for money I’ve thrown him for the DVDs I had to have, because of the funnier-than-the-movie extras. His latest flick, Step Brothers was just another movie to shell out some cash for. Will Ferrell and John C. (Christopher; anyone else ever wanted to know that?) Reilly are exactly what the the title entails – Step Brothers. Their parents meet and they’re forced to live with each other, but seeing as they’re still losers who live at home, hilarity ensues. But I know you’ve seen the trailer, so I’ll get to the film.

Seeing how this was Ferrell’s first movie not about sports in a while, it was refreshing to see him play a realistic person instead of a crazy athlete. He and Reilly have unbelievable screen chemistry, and parts of this movie are downright ridiculous. Especially because a lot of improvisation is done between the two. The pair hate each other in the beginning of the movie and this leads to plenty of last-resort fighting, even with a scene culminating in a battle of a bicycle wielded by Ferrell and bat by Reilly.

As intended this film is much filthier than previous works Anchorman and Talledega Nights, and one scene you probably see Will Ferrell’s “nut sack.” But if these factors aren’t of major importance, then you’re in luck. Even though Ferrell and Reilly are definitely the stars, the supporting cast is also very good. The father in the film is played by Richard Jenkins, whom Six Feet Under fans know as Nathaniel Fisher Sr., a fantastic actor that proves he can be as funny as the leads. Adam Scott plays Ferrell’s actual brother, who is much more successful than him, so well that you actually hate the guy for being a D-bag.

Step Brothers is easily as good as any other Apatow production, albeit not the best. The story is slow at times and the jokes can feel cheap, but there are plenty of parts that make up for it, and a Seth Rogen cameo makes the movie much more worthwhile. Make sure you stay for the credits, as it’s some of the best fighting I’ve seen since Mr. Steve Brule’s last tape. Great job, Judd; I’ll probably have to get the DVD for this one too.