She's Out of My League is an American romantic comedy film, directed by Jim Field Smith and written by Sean Anders and John Morris. The film stars Jay Baruchel and Alice Eve, and was produced by Jimmy Miller for DreamWorks/Paramount Pictures. Production on the film finished in 2008. A wide theatrical release for the film is set for March 12, 2010.

Plot

The plot centers around an unlikely hero - an average joe named Kirk, (Jay Baruchel) who works at an airport as a Transportation Security Administration officer and has very few goals in life, other than trying to get back together with his evil ex-girlfriend Marnie. Then he meets a smart, sexy, charming young woman called Molly (Alice Eve) - and, contrary to all expectations, starts dating her. His initial excitement turns to panic, as his own insecurities and the advice of family and friends threaten to ruin the relationship.

Cast

• Jay Baruchel as Kirk Kettner
• Alice Eve as Molly McCall
• Krysten Ritter as Patty
• T. J. Miller as Stainer
• Nate Torrence as Devon
• Mike Vogel as Jack
• Lindsay Sloane as Marnie
• Jasika Nicole as Wendy
• Kyle Bornheimer
• Andrew Daly
• Geoff Stults

Production

Principal photography for the film commenced on March 31, 2008 at the Mellon Arena, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team. Filming continued in various locations around Pittsburgh until the end of May 2008, including the Pittsburgh International Airport and The Andy Warhol Museum. Mount Washington, the downtown Alcoa Building, Market Square, Century III Mall, and area sound stages were also used as locations for the film. Pluma's Restaurant in Irwin, Pennsylvania was used for bar scenes when shooting at Mellon Arena became impossible due to the Penguins advancement to the Stanley Cup finals. The film was co-produced by Jimmy Miller of Mosaic Media Group, a native of Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania and the brother of comedian Dennis Miller. According to Variety, it is director Jim Field Smith's first feature film.

Reception

At a preview in Sydney, Australia in September 2009, The Australian described clips from the film as the "highlight" of Paramount Pictures forthcoming releases, stating: "It had the audience in stitches and possesses the kind of big comic scenes seen in There's Something About Mary."

References

External links

• MovieWeb news article about the movie