"And while there are a few moments of that (gynecologist visits, shopping for baby gear) there didn't seem to be a lot of focus on the outstanding issue at hand - the pregnancy!"

And that is why you miss the point. A typical comedy about pregnancy would have typical pregnancy jokes, like the typical idiot soon-to-be-dad getting confused in a lamaze class.

That is why this movie is loved so much: it avoids those cliche jokes. Had this movie been full of jokes about the pregnancy, it would have a been a big yawner as far as the country as a whole is concerned.

Since it is not, we get a decent comedy.

So instead of poking fun at the incompatibility of the stars and their inability to cope with biggest event in their lives, the laughs should come from basic frat boy stoner jokes?

I'll stick with my belief that this movie, while funny, isn't nearly as funny as it could have been.

happen to agree whole heartedly. I found the movie to be boring and somewhat depressing. The katherine heigle character seemed to be mildly retarded a) for sleeping with our hero, and then b) not really entertaining any other idea than an unwed pregnancy with some loser she met at a bar. Hillarious? Na, it's just sad.

This film is pure garbage. Toilet humor from the gutter, with strategic attempts to get us to accept drug-use as acceptable. It has no socially redeeming value, and completely fails to offer any positive aspects to the mischaracterization of Americans around the world.

I counted about two-and-a-half laughs in this movie.
If you're a high schooler who enjoys pot jokes and constant use of the word "fuck" (a clear sign of the quality of the writing) or someone who appreciates the comic genius of Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell then Knocked Up should b e right up your alley.
But if your IQ reaches beyond double digits you'll understand why this movie is a piece of crap.

You all are jus hatin! .
i think this movie is hilariouss.
you all jus wanna talk crap.!!.