What’s Your Number? is the latest in a string of  romcoms to hit our screens this Autumn, which proudly proclaim to be part of a sexier, edgier breed of the genre. These films believe that audiences in 2011 are bored of weepy chick flicks and want something more unconventional. Some of these movies failed in their quest to be raunchy (No Strings Attached) and some succeeded (Bridesmaids). What’s Your Number? falls somewhere in between.

It doesn’t take a genius to work out where the film is going and this is one of the flaws of it. It starts off well, but becomes increasingly clichéd  as an interesting premise is wedged into the mould of your typically banal romcom. Another problem is that in its desperation to be racy, the film rather overdoes it on the crude comedy and after the 30th penis size joke, instead of being raucous, the humour just feels tedious.

The film, however, is not without its charms. These come mostly in the form of Faris who is a funny and likeable lead. Faris is a great physical comedian whose slapstick humour and facial expressions are often a lot funnier than the script. Several of Ally’s ex-boyfriends also put in good – albeit brief – performances, especially Martin Freeman who adds a bit of British charm.

On the whole, What’s Your Number? is an average romcom with some above average performances. It isn’t as edgy as it wants to be, but it’s certainly a lot more funny and entertaining than some might expect.