Although it is just plain fun to rank a director's movies, it may also help me think about the director's oeuvre of work as a whole. Comparisons can help me to discover elements of film that I am drawn to, what the director finds value in revealing through their movies and possibly how the director has grown artistically.
It is obvious to say that Apatow has distinct comedic sensibilities since his movies all have a similar tone. Of course he often uses some particular actors he can collaborate with and seems to use plenty of improv.
What stands out the most for me in his brand of comedy is that there is always big heart that is central to his…
