I had heard the title of this movie a few times, including when one of the leading actors mentioned it in an interview or two, I had my assumptions of the meaning of the title, but I was looking forward to trying it for myself, directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Jumper, Edge of Tomorrow). Basically Mike Peters (Jon Favreau) is a struggling comedian who left New York City to find success in Los Angeles, and he is still upset about his girlfriend of six years, Michelle, breaking up with him six months ago. Mike's womanising friend Trent (Vince Vaughn, also writing) wants to help Mike with his depression, they and other aspiring actors try and get back into the social scene. Mike talks to his friend Rob (Office Space's Ron Livingston) about how desperately he misses Michelle, and that she has not called him, Rob thinks that she will only call him once she has completely moved on. To help Mike out, Trent coaxes him into an unplanned trip to Las Vegas. Trent succeeds in picking up two waitresses, but Mike's obsession with Michelle ruins things. Back in Los Angeles, Mike, Rob and other friends go bar hopping, stopping at a party, where Trent demonstrates his prowess in handling the opposite sex. Mike is inspired by this and meets a girl named Nikki (Brooke Langton) and gets her phone number, however he makes a number of increasingly anxious and desperate messages on her answering machine, to the point when she answers and disgustedly tells him not to call again. Mike misses Michelle more than ever, he contemplates moving back to New York until Rob comes over and consoles him. Out again for swing night at a Hollywood night club, Mike meets a girl named Lorraine (Heather Graham), he gains courage to approach her and connect with her. The next morning, Mike is called by Michelle, but he finds he no longer misses her, he also receives a call from Lorraine, he decides to end the call with Michelle to connect further with Lorraine. Also starring Patrick Van Horn as Sue and Alex Désert as Charles. Favreau does well as the out-of-work actor whose confidence has been shattered, and Vaughn gives a great performance as his charismatic friend refusing to let him wallow, Favreau's script is semi-autobiographical, based on his own experiences working in Hollywood, I will admit I did not follow a full story, but all the swinging parties and loads of men having banter, picking up women and complaining a lot is amusing, not a bad comedy drama. Worth watching!

Simply one of the best films. It is so money and doesn't even know it. That's the rub.

My favourite feel good movie, young Vince oozes with style and confidence, a must watch! The movie is about a young Jon Favreau who plays a struggling stand-up, who has just split up with his girlfriend and his friends encourage him to get back out there and chat up new young ladies. The plot is loosely based on Jon Favreau's life and Favreau uses his own apartment in the filming of this low budget indie movie. Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn had previously met on the set of Rudy and after they cemented a good friendship together Vince got the part co-staring next to Favreau. This in my opinion is still Vince Vaughn's finest performance as he shows off all his traits: confident, cheeky and swagger in his way with the ladies. The movie is not just about Jon Favreau's character (Mikey) bouncing back from his recent relationship but it's equally about the power of friendship.

The audience is spoonfed only one redeeming moment in the entire film: our man Money finds a new babe and life turns a 180. Simple. Comb your hair, go outside. I guess it's a tad inspirational but total zip on the educational quotient.Given almost 20 years of fermenting, I soured on Favreau's talent with such a sophomoric script. He was just aching to get even with the one who got away and it shows the deepest desperation and underhanded cruelty. Very disappointed that these friends were more like mooches, used each other, mostly ignoring their emotional needs.Having difficulty discerning why nothing really happens here, save the Gretsky blood battle. I decided to watch this after an interview with Favreau and Tim Ferris, where he unabashedly was disarmed at the cult status of the film. Not sure what planet he sustains himself but this um, status, in hind sight would be an embarrassment and only admonition could prove elevating.High recommend for mega juveniles who know nothing of LA. Swingers is a complete miss out of left field.