Anyone who thinks this movie is sexist is forgetting a couple of things:

In the beginning of the movie the two female characters are seen going to a night club, even when Heigl's character is pregnant they attempted to go back... I thought they were being portrayed as fun hating "shrews" I wasn't aware that shrews go to night clubs, hmm? makes you think.

Heigl's character is with child, so it's sort of no wonder she can't drink or smoke pot or anything like that. Further more, you'll notice that all of her "shrew" like characteristics only came into play once she was pregnant... you think maybe that's why she's acting more responsible.

At one point in the movie she rejects Rogen's character though does not condemn his lifestyle saying that he's a good person despite his flaws and it's not her place to change them. Well that is just the epitome of a nagging shrew isn't it, kindly telling a person that while they won't work as a couple he can maintain his lifestyle and be apart of the babies life.

Finally, in response to M, the person who clearly didn't watch the movie all the way through. In the end of the movie Rogen's character has to grow up and become a mature parent, he does it, however, of his own accord, not because he was nagged into it. Which goes to show that he was in fact not behaving the way he should have been, and she was.

PS Every girl I've ever met, some of whom are the smartest people I know, has liked this movie. One of them is a massive feminist and yet until I informed her of the sexist allegations she saw no problem, even when I did she disagreed with them.

It's funny I should hear a woman call this movie sexist. As I was watching the movie I thought it was quite sexist towards men. It portrayed men as being stupid dumb-asses who can't do anything right in a relationship. But I liked the move regardless. It was all in good humor.

I admire her guts and honesty. It's refreshing!

“Katherine Heigl sort of irks me a bit. Who shoots a blockbuster hit that really catapults them into fame (it's one thing to be on a hit tv show and it's another thing to be in a box office hit) and then complains about it?”

Actually quite a lot of celebrities do that. You know how many Flicks Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe have shot and have made millions out of it but then complained how crappy script was? It’s not uncommon for big stars to do so. As for yout little analogy. Uhm Being on a Hit TV show actually has more advantages than being in ONE box office hit. It’s that hit tv show that got her name out and Judd Apatow is just lucky to have her on board, because overall his only knack seems to be stupid comedy flicks that only have a certain chuckle factor to it.

“The role could have gone to a number of other equally qualified actresses (if not more qualified) who wouldn't turn around and knock the movie (no pun intended).”

That’s because the role is nothing special. I agree any actress could have pulled it of and the director is just lucky enough to have her this movie.

“Couldn't she have brought up these issues before hand so that maybe something could have been done?”

Well obviously not since they were already FILMING the movie and it was near completion. Plus she even said that she only recently thought of it when she saw the movie for the first time. I mean at that stage of the filming process, it’s kind late.

“Honestly, as a woman, I found the female characters to be grating and annoying, but if they weren't, where would the comedy be?”

So then that’s not sexist? FI all female characters are grating annoying and always blame the man for everything that goes wrong in her life, is that not a sexist stereotype?

I am so sick of these people judging everything that these actresses say and take to heart. It’s a comment. And it happens to be accurate. Get over it haters.

PS My and "Mandyh"'s point (page 3, top comment) also agre with James (see below). I agree with her completely,. Good flick though all the same.

For god's sake - for all the 'sexist against women' talk, couldn't it equally said that it is sexist in the sense that it portrays men as being irresponsible and disgusting slobs just as much as it's sexist for portraying the women to be perhaps a wee-bit uptight.

And I couldn't agree more with James when he says what is most sexist about it is that it is emphasised that men are always the problem in the relationship and in need of changing, and that a guy can't be himself and better "sharpen up his act" (ie succumb to her demands) if he wants her to stick around. This perpetuates the societal myth that men are always ones in the wrong and the ones who need to assume full responsibility in the event of a relationship failing, and gives franchise to women's belief that they are entitled to be completely selfish in relationships and disregard mens' needs entirely.

This is just ridiculous. As someone said, it's a movie - it is what it is. The hypocrasy is grating. Look at anon's comment:

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"of course irt's sexit and those men i.e prick sayin it's not are jus insecure as usual so u know wat boys GTE A LIFE AND F?!? OFF! Women will always be better than men.As we are not as insecure as you"

Now who is the insecure one here? It's this type of b/s that men just can't stand. Who is being sexist in this comment? There is nothing remotely close in this so called sexist movie to a point blank assertion that "Men are alwys better than women". You get a life Anon you're pathetic.

of course irt's sexit and those men i.e prick sayin it's not are jus insecure as usual so u know wat boys GTE A LIFE AND F?!? OFF! Women will always be better than men.As we are not as insecure as you.

So I assume she will be returning the money that she made on this offensive film, right? What a self-righteous idiot. Who the hell even heard of this cooz before this film? Stupid obnoxious hypocrite. NOBODY CARES ABOUT YOUR OPINIONS!!!!!

She needs to hop aboard Brit's crazy train & go away!! They need to stop & pick up LaLohan. She needs to give the $ back if she feels 'that bad about it.' She needs to get over herself!!!

I agree with her completely. I actually thought the movie was funny and enjoyable, but it was clearly written by a very immature guy who was faking an ending that he thought people would want. The worst part of the movie was Judd Apatow's wife. Man, what a useless woman. And Paul Rudd was this great guy, great dad, and all she did was complain. And in the stupidest, most selfish way. And at the end of the movie, we're supposed to accept that he's the one who's the problem in the relationship? Because he wants some time to himself, or with his friends? Ridiculous. She's the one who needs to grow up, but this shallow understanding of women and relationships, comes to a conclusion that only a emotional child could come to.

Still, it was funny when it wasn't trying to "grow up."

I used to wonder why there were all these haters on the message boards but now I know why. It's a movie. Quit differing your opinions when it comes to Gizzie. Everybody knows this relationship would not be ideal in real life.

I guess Knocked Up was her life story, humorless and uptight, and yes, a shrew.

She is the biggest blowhard in Hollywood right now. She has an opinion on everything, and tells it to whomever might listen (and even those of us who aren't, and couldn't care less, catch wind).... we get it!!!!, you don't like Isaiah, poor TR, you support writers, your movie is sexist, your man can't have women on his tour bus, blah blah blah....blech! Enough already. Silence would be golden where this broad is concerned. I cannot stand her. She has never said one thing that I thought had any substance.

hmm... i haven't seen knocked up. i'm sure it does have a sexist slant. there are plenty of hollywood movies that like to paint a picture of women as she described. but she did take the job and the money. some actresses turn down roles if they don't agree with a portrayal. artistic freedom vs. principles?

I hate how TV makes it look like women are these needy things just trying to find a man to tie down and marry. I'm way more of a commitment phobe than any guy I know. So I can't really relate to these women whose lives revolve around getting and keeping a man.