However, what really matters here is the chemistry between Carell and Fey, which is brilliant.

They really could be a married couple.

And their casual rapport the gentle back-and-forth of put downs and in jokes seems totally natural.

But he still seems to have played it very safe in the final edit.

If a bit more of his leads anarchy was onscreen,Date Nightcould have been a gem.

The sex robot dance is worth the admission price alone, though.

Date Night is in UK cinemas now.

Rating:

3 out of 5