Romantic comedies continue to get made every year and almost every director and screenwriter continue to do the same things over and over again. It's not often that we get a romantic comedy that tries to do something different, let alone attempts to parody the genre. Director David Wain ( Role Models ) decided to bring his own brand of humor in to try and poke some fun at the genre and showcase just how dumb some romantic comedies can be. In They Came Together , Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler play a couple on a double date as they tell their friends the story of how they met and got to where they are currently. We see it all take place in the same set ups from every romantic comedy we see on a consistent basis. From the introductions of our main characters, to the awkward first meeting, to the eventual conflict, to the reuniting of the characters. All of this is told in really silly situations that are almost too overbearing at times but does provide some good satire on the genre. ...