Three films opening this weekend all hope to help you find meaning and love in your life by taking you on a trip through the Old Testament, proposing marriage to a pushy boss or by spending $9.99 on a self-help book.

Year One is directed by Harold Ramis (Caddy Shack) and produced by Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin) It stars Michael Cera and Jack Black as two tribesmen who embark on a journey during Ancient times after being banished from their homeland. Along their way, they encounter Adam and Eve (Harold Ramis, Rhoda Griffis), Abraham (Hank Azaria), and Cain and Abel (David Cross, Paul Rudd). The comedy aims for a Mighty Python feel mixed with jokes similar to those from Knocked Up. Those are some awful big shoes to fill, and it seems to be strikingly similar to Will Ferrell’s dud, Land of the Lost.

The Proposal stars Sandra Bullock as Margaret Tate who is the executive editor-in-chief of a book publishing company who forces her assistant, played by Ryan Reynolds, to marry her to avoid deportation back to Canada. He reluctantly agrees as long as he is promoted to an editor position within the company. As luck would have it, as the two are required to spend time together, they begin to develop feelings for one another. Bullock and Reynolds have very likeable onscreen personalities and could make this film very funny. It sounds like a good date flick, and is directed by Anne Fletcher (27 Dresses).

$9.99 is a stop-motion-animated film based on the short stories of Etgar Keret. The film centers on unemployed Dave Peck who wishes to find the meaning of life, and does with the purchase of a book for the low price of $9.99. After he gains his new found knowledge; he shares it with all of his neighbors. The film shows promise winning two awards at the Mexico City International Contemporary Film Festival including an Audience Award and Best Female Director Award.

 –Jessica Delli Santi