Ben Younger, who made a smashing writing and directing feature debut five years ago with a character-driven drama about stock market scams called "Boiler Room," makes a welcome return with "Prime," which shows him equally adept at romantic comedy. A moment here and there may remind you of Woody Allen's better comedies, but Younger has put his own stamp on this familiar territory. The best thing "Prime" has going for it is the paucity of solid romantic comedies with strong, believable characters.

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