The upper-echelons in Hollywood made a smart move when producing “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.”

It raked in $20.5 million this past weekend placing it at number one at the box-office.

This “smart” move doesn’t necessarily equate a smart film.

Any rational thinking body has to worry, at least somewhat, about the state of the mainstream movie industry when bringing a film like this to life.

The film stars Steve Carrell-you may remember him from, “The Daily Show,” as Andy Stitzer, an electronics store employee who, as the title so blatantly states is a virgin.

His friends do all they can to help him so he can experience what the majority of the adult population has already encountered-sex.

After meeting a woman with potential, a 40-year-old single mother played by Catherine Keener, his hopes are tarnished after the two make an agreement to avoid doing the deed.

Perhaps if this film remains at number one next week it may have some credibility after all.

“Red Eye,” starring Rachel McAdams was runner-up taking in $16.5 million.

“Four Brothers,” starring Mark Wahlberg, was knocked off from top of the box office, slipping to third bringing in $13 million.






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