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Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
144 out of 194 people found the following comment useful :-
Surprise Solid Comedy, 19 marzo 2008
Author: unscripted1 da Chicago, IL
I often go see advance screenings in my area, especially now that I must officially be on "the list" as I am constantly finding tickets in my work inbox. This was the second Apatow production I've seen in advance and just like "Superbad", this did not disappoint. At the same time, while many of the cast members may be recognizable, there seems to be something different about this installment than I've seen in the likes of "40 Year Old Virgin", "Superbad", or "Knocked Up".
For starters, there was a definite presence of the "TV actors on the big screen" theme here, but I am pleased to report that Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, and Mila Kunis take to movies like naturals. Like many Apatow productions, Segel penned the script and takes over as lead Peter Bretter, proving yet again that with this crew the writer is best suited for the leading role. Segel delivers a character we all know too well from our own personal experiences and never breaks role from the shocking beginning to appropriate ending. I even give Segel extra credit for not completely victimizing his character and pointing out apparent flaws on both ends of the ending relationship.
Kristen Bell plays Sarah Marshall, the iconic ex of the film, but her role sits on the back burner along with the truly hilarious Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) to make way for a leading role in Mila Kunis. From the beginning it is clear that her not-too-smart and shallow role of "That 70s Show" didn't follow her to "Forgetting"'s script. Kunis plays Racheal, a hospitality girl for the hotel that "Forgetting" takes place, and subsequently deals with Peter as he tries to get over Sarah Marshall. Her character is intelligent, charismatic, and appreciative of the good in people, a strong juxtaposition to the seemingly selfish starlet Sarah Marshall. Kunis owns the role with pride, even slipping in gestures and glances that didn't seem to initially be in the script. Hopefully this will open her up for more serious roles than "American Psycho 2" and the typecasting that often happens with TV actresses like her.
The star of the film, in my opinion, easily has to be Russell Brand, who plays the over-conscious over-sexed rock star Aldous Snow. Snow adds the necessary level of comedy that could have been missing from what is truly a tragic plot. About halfway in the film, I couldn't help but snicker to myself just with the presence that Brand creates (complete with perfect costume choices). The only downfall to a character who is truly the Mercutio of this tragedy is that Brand clearly overshadows Bell's performance as Sarah Marshall, who is ironically the most forgettable character of the film.
The writing flows with well-timed jokes, apathetic digs, and shocking vulgar humor. There is even a few moments where you feel Segel was digging on the cast with jokes involving crime dramas (Segel did time on "CSI") and TV actresses in horrible horror movies (Kunis did the atrocious "American Psycho 2"); not sure if it was intentional, but I caught what I thought was a reference. Just as with most Apatow productions, leave the kids at home. Unlike the rest, however, the crude humor doesn't overflow and turn off most audiences (like I noticed with "Superbad"). It also doesn't get very heavy in the least (which is what I felt hurt "Knocked Up"). I think Apatow has found a great balance with this production and Segel's script. I also want to give credit to Nicholas Stoller , who proved that he can be successful as a director after the hit he took from helping write "Fun with Dick and Jane".
All in all, this comedy is just another example of a good time for adults. It keeps a consistently flowing script, unlike many recent comedies that seem to lose pace as they close the story. While crude, the jokes are just light enough to appease most adult audiences and the short 100 minute run time will ensure you won't be glancing at your watch waiting for it to end, just laughing hysterically.
97 out of 152 people found the following comment useful :-
Apatow's Crew Sets the Comedy Bar for Hollywood, 27 marzo 2008
Author: roset3678 da United States
I'm going to be honest, walking into the advanced screening tonight I was expecting an overly chick flicky somewhat dull comedy. What I got instead was a pretty hilarious movie with just the right amount of romance and a whole lot of vulgar comedy also. I can honestly say this is the funniest movie of 2008 so far. The entire Judd Apatow crew has overall had about 4 or five great comedies in the last 3 years, putting them up with all the other great comedy film makers since 2005. This movie makes me feel like I can now trust any movie they make most the time. When this movie hits theatres in April, GO SEE IT. I promise you won't find a funnier movie out any time soon.
90 out of 145 people found the following comment useful :-
Same Apatow clan, slightly different take., 7 febbraio 2008
Author: Cognition da United States
This film was shown at my university tonight and Stoller was there for a Q&A after the screening. The film was the typical Apatow romp that we have seen as of late (Superbad, Knocked up, etc.). There was the usual crude and creative humor as well inappropriate sexuality to make another great Apatow team production. People should not come in with the expectation that this is another romantic comedy reincarnation of "Knocked Up". This is more of a typical and organic romantic comedy. The heavy emotional weight and issues in "Knocked up" are not present in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall". The casting and comedic pacing was done very well and though it may not be a cinematic heavy hitter, it was very good for a directing debut and it was what movies all strive to be, entertaining.
83 out of 150 people found the following comment useful :-
You Won't Soon Forget It!, 21 febbraio 2008
Author: bwymle da United States
I know, I went for the obvious.
I was lucky enough to see an early screening of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" a few days ago and I am more than happy to start spreading some buzz for this film. It was consistently funny and highly quotable with a strong cast and well developed characters. I have been continually impressed with the multi-talented young actors under Judd Apatow's wing and Jason Segel--who, I'll admit has been one of my favorites since "Freaks and Geeks"--does not disappoint.
There are many familiar faces here from other Apatow projects, but for good reason. Paul Rudd, whom I love equally in comedy and drama (true fans must view "The Shape of Things" but be prepared to be uncomfortable), Bill Hadar, and Jonah Hill hit just the right notes in their supporting roles. There's Russell Brand--whom I was unfamiliar with but apparently evokes strong feelings one way or the other across the pond--is hysterical and delivered some of my favorite lines. Kristen Bell and Mila Kunis are sympathetic straight women to the goofy men around them. It was particularly nice to Mila Kunis outside of the 70's Show/Family Guy worlds. And, last, but certainly not least, there's 30 Rock's Jack McBrayer playing an equally lovable and funny newlywed version of Kenneth.
Though I did feel that the film ran a little long, it never once dragged. There were also a few shots that I am sure will not be available until the unrated DVD hits stores because though they are truly hilarious, they are essentially the only thing keeping the film from a PG-13 rating.
Finally, I will say, that those who liked Knocked Up, Superbad, and 40 Year-Old Virgin, will certainly enjoy this movie. I, personally, would rank it above the other three and will enjoy debating my friends about that come April.
61 out of 109 people found the following comment useful :-
Fun Movie!, 11 aprile 2008
Author: orrell-3 da Los Angeles, California
I'm not a big fan of Judd Apatow and his recent crop of movies.
That said, I got to see "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" April 11 at a preview screening with some friends, and I was impressed. It's a joke movie, but it has a story that pulls you along, and the jokes are outrageously funny. I nearly died laughing. It doesn't try to push the envelope of "How immature and disgusting can we be?", which was what I have come to expect from these sorts of movies. It's just funny actors doing a great job of telling a good story that most adults will relate to in some way. It's honest fun, and I wish there were more comedies like this coming out.
All my friends enjoyed the film, too (aged 20-27). It's a good date movie, though certainly NOT one for the kids or younger teenagers.
1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful :-
pretty nice, funny and beautiful, 2 settembre 2008
Author: hedin_88 da Bosnia and Herzegovina
After chasing this movie I finally got it. FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL is not like other romantic moves you've seen, nor like comedies and its far beyond romantic-comedies (as far as I got it). So, you might expect laughs as god as those form $) YEAR OLD VIRGIN or romance and feelings like form KNOCKED UP but you'll get something in between- pulling more towards feelings. A few GOOD laughs, many moments that cause you to grin or just smile but many where you're just amazed by the seriousness of the movie. I mean, the thing was to picture the suffering and love and fun and whatever feeling and it succeeded pretty good. With great acting, a simple story and a variety of situations in which the characters find themselves, the movie offers something in the middle of escape from the real life and the real life itself. What am I saying? Go see thins movie, you'll like it. Bu don't expect too much, just a movie with a few laughs and romance and feeling puring from every angle.
5 out of 9 people found the following comment useful :-
And you thought *you* were sensitive..., 11 maggio 2008
Author: J Chang da United States
An amusing and sometimes awkward breakup film, this pic was written by and stars a long-time Apatow cohort, Jason Segel. The pic centers on lost, hypersensitive slacker Peter, who after being broken up with by his TV star girlfriend copes with its end poorly, eventually escaping to Hawaii where he subsequently books himself into a hotel that she is coincidentally staying at.
Immediate warning to those sensitive to full frontal male nudity: it is present and more than once. That out of the way, the pic was pretty affable, containing more than a handful of good laughs as well as more than a lot of generally comically captured sex scenes. Many of the secondary characters also play enjoyably silly roles. And there is a funny musical component to the pic that also includes an amusing rendition of puppet-related works.
I suppose I do have to level a little criticism for the theme being a little slight, but there still is something to be said for healing of personal wounds and learning to "move on". Those that have seen other Apatow relationship pics will probably see a number of similarities (slacker dude learns to grow up, gross out comedy, etc), even though Apatow didn't write or direct this piece. The film is also a bit on the long side, like many comedies that come from the Apatow crew and you do notice it. Some judicious trimming and relegating of some scenes (including numerous flashbacks) to DVD extras would've been helpful.
Finally, I wish that more character could be drawn from both Sarah Marshall and Peter's newfound love interest, hotel employee Rachel as they played fairly two-dimensional, but I'm glad that Sarah didn't end up a one-note character as well. I didn't love the conclusion of the breakup story arc because I felt that it was a bit of a cop-out, but it didn't ruin the film. Lastly, Peter was written a little on the edge of believability in terms of being oversensitive, so you really have to buy his character, otherwise the film will break on you.
Essentially, this is a congenial, enjoyable, but rude/crude film with a share of laughs and more Jason Segel than you probably ever wanted to see. Recommended for those who like some story with their laughs and can handle the vulgar, sexual, and nude content. 8/10.
54 out of 107 people found the following comment useful :-
Absolutely hilarious, 9 aprile 2008
Author: uclacampusevents
The movie is absolutely hilarious. I loved it. It met and exceeded by (very high) expectations. Jason Segall proved he can hold down a leading role and an extremely funny script. Part of the reason this movie is so funny are the "funny 'cause it's true" aspects of Peter's method of dealing with his breakup. Although the honeymooner's plot was a little unnecessary, everything else was great. All the characters were really funny and the dialogue and situations were hilarious. Definitely worth paying for to see in the theaters and watching it with everyone else around you busting out laughing as well is a worthy experience too.
Plot had a Potential of being a good romantic comedy but..., 3 settembre 2008
Author: abhinavmishraa
Ppl there should be a warning at the start of the movie preparing u of the unexpected. We are entitled to know before hand when the guy is gonna drop his pants and flaunt his assets. I felt sorry for Peter (Jason) that the writer made him strip thrice that too fr no apparent reason, but then I found out that he himself wrote the movie. I guess he had 3 extra scenes with frontal nudity written and when he cud not get the actresses to do those what other option he had. For me the second couple of Mila Kunis and Russell Brand did a much better job. Mila was pretty and Brand at times funny and adorable. But the lead couple was disappointing. The story is plain and simple and cud have been packaged in an hour rather than dragging it fr almost 2 hours. All in all the plot had a potential of being a good romantic comedy but the writer killed it.
Reviewing Sarah Marshall, 2 settembre 2008
Author: Joe Ingeno da FL, USA
*** This comment may contain spoilers ***
Forgetting Sarah Marshall was written by and stars Jason Segel. You may know Jason from his TV work (Freaks and Geeks, How I Met Your Mother) and/or from the hilariously funny movie, Knocked Up. This is Jason Segel's first screenplay, and I must say it is pretty good. Forgetting Sarah Marshall is another Judd Apatow production. Judd Apatow has given us some very funny movies recently, including Anchorman, 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, and Superbad, among others.
The movie is about Peter, played by Jason Segel. Peter is a musician who does TV soundtrack work. He isn't particularly fulfilled by his job, and longs to write a musical. One of his ideas is a musical about Dracula starring puppets ala Avenue Q.
He may not love his current job, but he does love his beautiful girlfriend named Sarah Marshall, who is played by Kristin Bell (Veronica Mars, Gossip Girl, Heroes). Sarah Marshall is an actress who stars on the same TV show that Peter writes music for. However, the movie begins with Sarah dumping him. By the way, the scene where she dumps him is pretty funny; he is naked during it, which is something that actually happened to him in real life (getting dumped while having no clothes on). That has to add to the humiliation! Heartbroken, Peter decides to go to Hawaii to get away from things and to try to "forget Sarah Marshall". Wouldn't you know it, Sarah Marshall happens to be in Hawaii too, and not only that but she happens to be staying at the same hotel that Peter is. That premise was a little far-fetched for me, but you have to accept it to go on with the plot.
At the hotel Peter meets a nice, attractive girl named Rachel, played by Mila Kunis (That 70's Show). Will Peter be able to forget about Sarah Marshall? Will something develop between him and Rachel, or will Peter get back together with Sarah? Will Peter continue with his job which he doesn't like, or will he pursue his dreams and finish his musical? The plot is fairly predictable, so you may know the answers to all of these questions already.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall is a funny movie, and I like that it explores a topic familiar to most of us, which is breaking up. However, I didn't personally find the movie to be a great one. It is an above average comedy, but when I compare it to some of the other Apatow productions, it just doesn't quite stack up. I loved Knocked Up, 40 Year Old Virgin, and Superbad, and comparing this movie to those I must say that I enjoyed both the story lines and the characters of those movies more than the ones found in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. I found myself laughing out loud a lot more with those three movies than this one.
Having said that, Forgetting Sarah Marshall was entertaining. It is good for some laughs and has some touching moments as well. It is definitely funny and worth seeing. Just don't go into it expecting it to be great and then you will not be disappointed. I will say that I thoroughly enjoyed the appearance of a bunch of other funny actors in this movie. Look for appearances by Bill Hader, Jonah Hill, and Paul Rudd. They have small roles but make the most of them.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall is rated R and runs for 112 minutes.
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