He has made a name for himself as a great comedic filmmaker who brings heart and a down-to-earth quality to all his endeavors. He made his feature directorial debut with [#i_]Fired Up!([_i#]2009). His second feature, [#i_]Easy A[_i#](2010), released in September 2010, was a massive critical and financial success, winning Best Comedy Movie at the Critics’ Choice Awards. He released Friends with Benefits(2011), which grossed over $155 million worldwide.