I don’t know to what extent Judd Apatow-like comedies match reality, but I sure know they equal success. And even if Judd Apatow failed to touch “Role Models,” the new comedy directed by David Wain does not run far from the popular formula that regularly lures huge audiences into theaters. Thus, there you have it: a couple of womanizers whose tactless actions are beaten in the long run by the perfect girl, whose appearance brings to light romance and the guys’ monogamous sides.

During the crude opening moments of the movie, Danny (Paul Rudd) and Wheeler (Seann William Scott) gulp energy drinks, offend a kid and say out loud that their green-tinted urine resembles Shrek’s. It’s not hard at all to guess that the rest of the film will evolve like any other comedy dealing with romantically underdeveloped man-babies and their mishaps. Nevertheless, while “Role Models” is undeniably standard, the movie is rescued by several uproariously outstanding side characters and by a nourishing amount of spirit.

Danny and Wheeler work as representatives for Minotaur, an energy drink company, and, although they have been colleagues for a long time, the two are poles apart. While Danny is a continually chagrined, sarcastic 35-year-old who bawls out at coffee shop waitresses and tries out the staying power of his girlfriend, Beth (Elizabeth Banks), Wheeler is a happy-go-lucky, sex-addicted lad.

The two get into trouble when an unexpected emergency forces Danny to act out and, therefore, both of them are sentenced to community service. Danny is given the task of mentoring Augie (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), an embarrassed adolescent and Wheeler delegated to show Ronnie (Bobb’e J. Thompson), a bright, rude kid, the right track of life.

The movie permits these four chaotic characters to crash into each other on their way to finding out tricky life lessons, while the charm they bring is more than contagious.

“Role Models” is sometimes slapdash, sometimes ridiculous and is very often unashamedly raunchy. However, that’s a plus, if you ask me, as the humorous side of the story comes to light whenever crudeness makes its way through the overcooked plot. While the flick is far from being a comedic work of genius, its straightforward idea, the overflowing laughs it delivers, as well as the very enjoyable characters that offer it energy, are certainly worth the see. You’ll love its humor and syrupiness, which boost your liveliness like an energy drink. And keep in mind: it was not created by Judd Apatow.