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Reena Bendure says...

OK, so Apatow has plugged into a profitable formula for comedies, and he's staying true to his format. Where's the crime in that? His movies are funny and appeal to the broad 17-54 audience.



I thought the movie was very entertaining. All of the characters were veryt likeable on some level. There really isn't a villain in the film (Well, maybe the puppet Van Helsing). The main characters show that people are shades of grey, not black and white.



Unlike many comedies tat find it necessary to wedge in some ill-fitting hollywood "names" that ham up their minor roles, this film did not go there. The supporting cast all act within a believable space, though some are a bit of a push toward the edges (the inexperienced newlyweds) or the stereotype (the surfing instructor).



Bottom line -- this film doesn't disappoint, and leaves you feeling that no matter how bad life seems, things can always get better if you stay true to yourself and pursue a happy life. It's a nice 2-hour escape.

Posted on June 9, 2011

Mercedes Deviva says...

My wife and I took a chance on this and rented it when we couldn't find anything else. We haven't seen any other Apatow films -- they all looked a little too adolescent for our tastes. We had read some good reviews of this, though, so we gave it a shot. It was a real surprise -- very clever, well-written, and genuinely funny. Great cast, and all give excellent performances. Lots of real talent went into this. A very enjoyable movie.

Posted on June 10, 2011

Santana Leis says...

These guys know how to make comedies. This is no exception. I get that their are people who get a little queasy or apprehensive because someone cusses or shows their genitals, my advice: this movie isn't for you because you will see penis and breasts, and will hear plenty of cussing. Everyone else: this is a hilarious movie about a love triangle or square, possibly. Apatow and friends have a knack for taking very specific moments from most people's lives and turning them into a funny movie with a lot of heart i.e. teenage angst/ going to college in Superbad, losing one's virginity in 40-year old Virgin, becoming a new parent in Knocked up, and getting broken up with in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. It's weird how they use the same formula and yet each movie feels completely fresh e.g. lots of sex jokes and situational humor plus a couple of sad/ awkward moments and then redemption with more laughs.

You watch it for the jokes and will stay intrigued because of the storyline.

Posted on June 10, 2011

Dori Iuliucci says...

The story line of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is nothing completely new or all that complex.The movie starts off with Peter Bretter, played by Jason Segel, who ends up getting broken up by Sarah Marshall, played by Kristen Bell, his celebrity girlfriend of 5 years.I thought that I was going to see a movie that has been done a million times and will laugh at a few dirty jokes.Surprisingly enough, Jason Segel knows his way around writing and acting.For a man who has never played a lead character or written his own screenplay he was very impressive.



One thing that not everyone realizes is that the full frontal nudity scene was not in the movie just for laughs.We have him nude in the beginning because Sarah has completely stripped him of everything and she couldn't accept who he really is, his true nakedness.And if you watch the movie (I don't want to spoil it too much) you will see this motif happen again later in the film.Yes, it is very funny to see Peter standing naked while he is getting dumped, but it also served a purpose.



Throughout the film we get witty and fresh characters that continue to make us laugh.The bar tender from South Central always stirs up laughs and the Christian couple on their honeymoon will have you grabbing your sides.Not to mention the incredible character of Aldous Snow played by Russel Brand.I know many people are not a fan of Brand, but my friends and I just can't get enough of him.His amazing improv throughout the film and ridiculous attitude is all part of his humor.



If some of you are asking how it stands up to the other comedies of the year, I must say FSM trumps all.Tropic Thunder is a close second for me, but the closeness that this will have with people that have gone through difficult breakups will have them laughing a bit more.



Last thing I want to say is the three disc collectors edition is well worth every penny.All the special features are hilarious and definitely worth the view.They share stories of Russel Brand's first audition to how Jason felt watching his nude scenes with his mom and little sister.We also get some insight from Nick Stoller and how he felt directing his first film and being part of the Apatow gang.The best part about this DVD, and should be true about all other Unrated editions, is that you can choose to watch either the unrated or theatrical version.Personally I prefer the theatrical version because it flows better, but give the unrated a view for their extra jokes."Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is a film that will not soon be forgotten.

Posted on June 10, 2011

Mindy Bauermeister says...

A romantic comedy that both my girlfriend and myself enjoyed. Yes, we both liked Knocked Up (Unrated Full Screen Edition) too, but this actually got some good belly laughs from both of us. It took twice as long to watch this one. We just kept rewinding scene after scene. Great movie for couples and alone. A truly rare achievement.

Posted on June 11, 2011

Courtney Mada says...

"Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is another smashing success brought to you by Judd Apatow and friends.This time it is Jason Segel's turn to shine and he certainly does not dissapoint with a script that is both laugh out loud funny and emotionally honest.

While one has come to expect Jonah Hill, Paul Rudd, and even Segel himself to be on point because of their past turns in other Apatow produced comedies, it is the newcomers that really impress.

Like Christpher Mint-Plaisse as Fogel in "Superbad" it is the ability to find new and original comedic voices that have largely contributed to the success of past Apatow movies like "Superbad", "Knocked up", and even "40 year old virgin".

"Sarah Marshall" introduces the british Comedian Russell Brand to American audiences as Aldous Snow the ultra-ridiculous british rockstar/new boyfriend of Sarah Marshall. Brand has dynamite comic timing and is certainly willing to do anything for a laugh. His interactions with Jonah Hill whose character is obsessed with him are both creepy and laugh out loud funny.

the other real suprise is Mila Kunis. While I enjoyed her as jackie on "That 70's Show", her work here is truly relevatory. While she is essentially playing the requiste "dream girl" she is able to give the part some real depth while giving the movie a real warmth.

The other standout for me was Bill Hader who is funnier everytime I see him. Most will probably recognize him from his work in Superbad as Seth Rogen's partner and in this he plays segel's step-brother who is not afraid to tell Peter exactly how it is.

I also feel I need to mention Kristen Bell who plays Sarah Marshall. While the role is rather thankless she is quite funny and gives the character real bite.She also nails perhaps the most honest scene I have ever seen in a romantic comedy when she finally tells Peter why it didnt work between them. Both actors shine in the scene, but her work is both honest and heartbreaking and gives her character a depth that I certainly was not expecting.

This one is highly recommended

Posted on June 11, 2011

Grisel Samuell says...

When you hear the phrase "date movie", most people usually think "chick flick", a movie that's pleasing to the female on the date yet only passable at best for the guy.Something like The Wedding Planner, 27 Dresses or the most recent chick-centric movie to be dubbed "the perfect date movie", Made of Honor.



Forgetting Sarah Marshall blows all those flicks right out of the water.This movie is a rare occurrence.It's a movie that has the right amount of romance for the ladies and an abundance of raunchy jokes for the guys.Kristen Bell is especially good in her role as the title character.She's come a long way since Veronica Mars.She proves that comedy is her real forte.

Posted on June 12, 2011

Kelly Armiso says...

Partway through this movie I was tempted to stop it, but I'm glad I didn't. This is a movie that starts good, has a wandering middle section, but a strong, satisfying finish. The story is one most people can relate to - a guy gets dumped, tries to forget his ex but can't get away from her, and manages to find someone else. The part where I almost gave up on it was around where Jason Segel's character was breaking down in scenes which were intended to be funny, but at times just felt sad. I enjoy comedies which include their share of drama, but these scenes felt too forced. It seemed like some of those scenes stretched on for too long or borderline-funny gags were repeated too much. The movie does still have its share of funny scenes, like most of Apatow's films.



The scenes with the Dracula puppet musical were quite funny and the ending was rather touching. I will also give the movie credit for being one of the few daring enough to include male frontal nudity. Movies have no problem with having all the violence in the world but shy away from any nudity except graphic sex scenes. Here's an example of where nudity can be used in a story without being gratuitous.

Posted on June 14, 2011

Fawn Detullio says...

There have been dozens of movies made about breaking-up, whether it be from the woman's perspective or the man's. "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" sets new high standards in that league of films, that portray break-up as a realistic event, and not some romantically overdone sequence of droopy love songs.



Peter Bretter is a musician for a TV series, and is also the reclusive boyfriend of the lead actress of the show - Sarah Marshall. Sarah gets all the attention and the limelight, while Peter is left out in the cold corner (holding her purse). The movie begins with the break-up. So that you know where the focus of the story lies - no meaningless context-setting or flashback sequences. Cut to the chase.



Peter realizes that he needs to get over Sarah, and so he decides to go to Hawaii - to a place Sarah had suggested once as a good place to visit. But, as luck would have it, Sarah is also at the same resort, with her rock singer boyfriend - which incidentally becomes first of the many secrets that Peter comes to know during his stay at the resort.



He has some really interesting days there, with the cook, the waiter, the front-desk girl, the front-desk girl's ex-boyfriend... you get the drift. Soon enough, pretty much everyone knows that Peter is in the hotel, and that he is the ex-boyfriend of Sarah, who is also at the hotel.



What follows is a really hilarious look at a guy's perspective of breaking-up with his girlfriend of five years (well, at least he thinks so!), and how he copes with his grief. While some scenes might look outright unbelievable to some (like when there's the sound of a woman sobbing from Peter's room...), they go really well with his character in the story, and Jason does an extremely good job at portraying a goofy doofus of a guy, who is more confused about his life than a M

Posted on June 15, 2011

Bree Molinas says...

As producer, director and writer, Judd Apatow has made a specialty of having his characters getting caught, literally, with their pants down. He uses blatantly, outrageously sexual situations to reveal men and women in all their sad, hilarious vulnerability. In "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"--co-produced by Apatow, directed by Nicholas Stoller and written by Jason Segel--lead character Peter Bretter (Segel) is literally caught full frontal at both the beginning and the end, all the better to capture the naked insecurities of this sweet, funny boy-man. Peter, composer for a TV detective show, has been in a five-year relationship with the show's glamorous star, the eponymous Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell). So he is blindsided by Sarah's sudden announcement that she has fallen in love with horndog rock star Aldous Snow (Russell Brand). Heartbroken Peter goes off to a swank Hawaiian resort to try to forget--only to find that Sarah and Aldous are at the same resort. The rest of the movie is a compendium of the various types of cringing embarrassment ex-lovers can face when confronted with each other, as well as the various fumbling efforts to try and forge new relationships--in Peter's case, with the gorgeous desk clerk Rachel (Mila Kunis). All of the movie's stars are delightful, especially Segel, a younger and (somewhat) sexier version of Rodney Dangerfield. There are sharp supporting performances all along the film's genial, raunchy way, including those of Bill Hader as Peter's snarky stepbrother, Jonah Hill as an alternately cringing and arrogant waiter, DeVone McDonald as a crazed bartender, Jack McBrayer as a straitlaced newlywed and Paul Rudd as a space-case surfer dude. As with a previous Apatow-produced film, "Superbad," "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is filled with explicit sex and profanity, yet its overwhelming mood is one of sweetness and geniality. The two films together may well be the sweetest, most lovable raunchy sex comedies ever made!

Posted on June 18, 2011