| Posted by: Monotreme at June 15, 2008, 10:10 am | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | (Nicholas Stroller, 2008) Judd Apatow has done the impossible. He has crafted, over the past few years, a series of movies that have sealed his name as a franchise; just as the name Quentin Tarantino attached to a crime movie means something to the movie going crowd, as such has Judd Apatow’s name attached to a comedy become to mean something similar. Whether he’s directing or just producing, Apatow and his troupe of actors, many of which appeared on his early, short-lived and underrated television program “Freaks and Geeks” bring a certain something more to the otherwise average romantic comedy genre. Indeed, like most of the previous movies attached to his name, Forgetting Sarah Marshall features a fairly simple, typical set-up and storyline for a romantic screwball comedy: A man is dumped by his girlfriend and he decides to take a vacation at the same resort his girlfriend and her new man are vacationing at, all the while falling in love with another girl who is clearly far more perfect for him. But Apato... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: FilmKing2000 at June 5, 2008, 7:19 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Forgetting Sarah Marshall - 8/10 After embarking upon uncanny success in The 40-Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, and Superbad, there’s no doubt in my mind that when one thinks of surefire comedy in today’s cinema, one may as well easily connote to the Apatow troupe. With their unprecedented ability to craft completely natural, believable, and utterly relatable and realistic characters and situations as they have done since their humble beginnings on the short-lived television series “Freaks and Geeks”, it appears as if all Judd Apatow and his team want to do, rather than grossing us out or spoofing major elements of pop culture, is to show us the simple hilarities we experience in our own lives, be it through social insecurities, tumultuous relationships or unexpected pregnancies. Forgetting Sarah Marshall depicts the arduous, albeit totally universal pain and agony of ending a long-term relationship. Of course, this simple little plot can only lead to plenty of grand comedic payoffs, which it does, but never do... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Cronos at May 16, 2008, 1:09 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | The first half of the film really didn't do much for me and I only laughed a few times, but it really picked up for the second half, had me laughing a lot. Loved the song he plays in the bar 7/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Briare Rabbit at May 15, 2008, 6:32 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | It was just unfunny, stupid, and who in their right minds would believe that women as hot as Mila Kunis and Kristin Bell would ever date a guy who looks like that? Lazy is what I found. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Lazy Boy at May 4, 2008, 11:29 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Forgetting Sarah Marshall - 8/10 Obnoxious hype from Richard Roeper notwithstanding, this is probably my favorite film that I've seen this year. I laughed, I cried, I have a newfound crush on Mila Kunis; what more could I ask? Oh, perhaps a little rambling improv comedy from the Apatow regulars (Hill, Rudd, etc.) felt like scenes on the DVD deleted section, but I still laughed. Chuckles ranged from small ("Oh, the weather outside is...weather.") to gut-busting ("Take my eyes, but please, not the shirt!"). I identified with Peter a lot, the self-loathing, the ups, the downs, the...well, I won't go into too much detail. A great surprise for '08. Oh, and Mila Kunis is sooo hot. Did I mention I have a newfound crush on her? | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Bourne101 at April 27, 2008, 2:52 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Forgetting Sarah Marshall - 9/10 The Apatow crew have done it again! An absolutely hilarious film with a great script and many great and funny characters. Jason Segel does a great job with the script and the role, and Kristen Bell is smokin' hot. Paul Rudd has been in nearly every Apatow flick and always delivers the biggest laughs. The story is pretty simple, but the heart and hilarity that ensues keeps it from being just another generic comedy. It might not be the best Apatow flick, but that's like comparing great to amazing. Go see it! I can't wait for Pineapple Express. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: The Poonchy at April 26, 2008, 1:52 am | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | where superbad went too far on the vulgarity and didn't go far enough with the heart, and knocked up went too far with the heart, forgetting sarah marshall i think gets it just right. just enough laughs mixed with a nice romantic story. the most balanced apatow production yet, i'd say. going back to the romantic bits, it's definitely more believeable in this go-round (than, say, knocked up). jason segel is much more charismatic and seemingly sweet person than seth rogen, which is one of the biggest problems of knocked up, in my opinion. mila kunis was adorable too. i hope she's involved with apatow in the future. p.s. billy baldwin was hilarious. and the jason bateman cameo better mean more collaborations in the future. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: #1dvdfan at April 25, 2008, 6:22 am | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Kimmy I saw the movie last night...it was freaking hilarious I loved the part in the beginning where he says "hold me" butt naked...it must have been so difficult for Kristin Bell not to laugh I'm def going to watch the bloopers (if I can find any that is lol ) I agree with you. So far no bloopers I checked so far none online. I guesse we will have to wait a few moths for the dvd/blu-ray. I can't wait to get my hands on it. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Kimmy at April 25, 2008, 4:04 am | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | I saw the movie last night...it was freaking hilarious I loved the part in the beginning where he says "hold me" butt naked...it must have been so difficult for Kristin Bell not to laugh I'm def going to watch the bloopers (if I can find any that is lol ) | | Static Link |
| Posted by: SpikeDurden at April 24, 2008, 2:49 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by SpikeDurden I'm seeing this tonight with a Q&A to follow with the director and Jason Segal. I'll let you know how it goes. Sorry I didn't report back sooner. I've been really super busy with work. Anyways, I loved the film. Hilarious and very human and heartfelt, with great loveable characters and excellent comedy without every feeling forced or like a set piece. Everything comes naturally from within the characters, and I think it has a lot of interesting things to say about relationships. So *** 1/2 for the film. (out of ****) As for the Q&A, well, at first it was annoying because it was moderated by Emmanuel Levy (film critic) and for those who've never heard him speak, he's a bit hard to understand and very, very dry and serious. Jason Segal and Nick Stoller kind of ripped him to pieces, which was very funny. Segal talked a lot more than Stoller, and he was very charming and funny though his shitck is very similar to what he says in interviews on tv (to be expected I g... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Vong at April 23, 2008, 11:48 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Loved every moment of this flick. Perfect date movie btw. It's definately up there in the ranks of Superbad, Knocked Up and 40! | | Static Link |
| Posted by: bigred760 at April 23, 2008, 9:47 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Forgetting Sarah Marshall is a funny, well written, character-driven movie. The movie flows really well with the characters helping keep the story interesting. We follow as Peter gets dumped by his actress girlfriend, goes on vacation to try to get over her, and then runs into her at the place he's vacationing. Along the way, we meet her new beau, a new love interest for him, and several hotel employees who add to the funny moments in the movie. I like how the characters developed during the movie; there's a rather awkward dinner scene where Peter and his new love interest, Mila Kunis, have dinner with his ex and her boyfriend. We see the characters' true feelings about each other, their true colors, and succeeding scenes continue the character development. The movie isn't totally hilarious; I don't think I laughed out loud at all through the flick, but there are several really funny moments. I also thought the movie was redundant in several areas; we see Peter crying A LOT, we see many scenes where he runs ... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: veddhead83 at April 23, 2008, 5:45 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | I want to add one item to this blog - 8=============> Now everyone laugh - HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! This is the humor of this movie. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: jdparker at April 23, 2008, 5:36 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by JoeChar4321 Mila Kunis is phenomenal Didn't exactly agree with your review. But I agree with this, I thought her performance to be exceptional as well. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: JoeChar4321 at April 23, 2008, 5:29 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | I guess I liked this a lot less then most. When one of the preeminent film critics of our time (I'm looking at you Roeper) labels this film one of the 50 greatest comedies of all-time; your expectations can’t help but be high. Maybe high expectations were a problem because I found the movie to be very ordinary at best. Some humorous moments but nothing that warrants high praise. It’s warm hearted but borderlines on watching someone else’s vacation home video. Mila Kunis is phenomenal but EVERY other supporting character is more annoying then they are endearing or funny. It contains many chuckles but no laugh out loud moments. Sorry to say, nothing really special but certainly not bad. 6/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: jdparker at April 23, 2008, 5:26 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Enjoyed the flick a lot. I'd rate it up there with Superbad, not quite as good as Knocked Up or Forty Year Old Virgin though, there is just something so personally touching (hehe) about those films. Knocked Up being my favorite of anything Apatow. I really like Apatow produced comedies (especially 40 YOV, Knocked up and This) because they do a good job of avoiding cliche IMO. For the last couple years I've felt that all Hollywood comedies just turn into shitty, predictable romantic comedies. 50 first dates comes to mind. *Spoilers* Paul Rudd was hilarious, the I'm inside you song, and Kenneth from 30 rock with his wife - all very funny. Not to mention "Animal Instinct" - Fuck that had me roaring. Favorite scene was when all four of them go out to dinner and get drunk. I could go on and on. Great flick. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: CyclicNightmare at April 23, 2008, 12:47 am | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by BakeTheMooCow Did you watch the film? The majority of it seems improvised. And the reference is fairly obvious. So doubt it as much as you want. Somebody mentioned in an interview that that was never meant to be about Pulse. It was just coincidence. I'll try to find proof for you, but I'm sure you'd just latch on to some other silly criticism. EDIT: It seemed improvised? That's called good acting. They made it appear as though they were saying those lines for the first time. Even though they read them from the script. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: echo_bravo at April 22, 2008, 8:06 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Bake, totally agree with what you are saying. The whole Dracula bit fell flat for me as well. Not funny at all. Basically copied Avenue Q. Lame lame film all around. Cant wait for Harold & Kumar! | | Static Link |
| Posted by: BakeTheMooCow at April 22, 2008, 7:57 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by CyclicNightmare Considering that bit was written before she was even cast, I doubt it. Did you watch the film? The majority of it seems improvised. And the reference is fairly obvious. So doubt it as much as you want. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: CyclicNightmare at April 22, 2008, 7:54 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by BakeTheMooCow And then there's a whole sequence at dinner about Sarah doing a movie about phones that kill people - a reference to Kristen Bell in 'Pulse' Considering that bit was written before she was even cast, I doubt it. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: BanksIsDaFuture at April 22, 2008, 5:42 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | What the motherfuck is a "meta" joke? And I think the self-referencing added to the jokes. You can tell it's Kristen Bell talking, and not acting, in some of those bits. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: SkyNet at April 22, 2008, 5:14 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | Quote: Originally Posted by BakeTheMooCow
And then there's a whole sequence at dinner about Sarah doing a movie about phones that kill people - a reference to Kristen Bell in 'Pulse' was that a reference to PULSE??? I never seen Pulse, is that what it is about?? I alughed at that part, cuz it was hilarious... but it was like when i laugh at South Park when they do a reference from a flcik i never seen, it is still hilarious, i just dont know what its poking fun of! I thought maybe it was making fun of One Missed Call, but that just came out, that'd have been 2 soon fuckin great ass movie though! | | Static Link |
| Posted by: BakeTheMooCow at April 22, 2008, 5:10 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: I really doubt the audiences laughing at the penis scene were thinking "AAHAHAHAHAHA LORD! THAT WAS SO META!!!". I don't know why the audience was laughing at that scene, since there's no joke there. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: The Heart Collector at April 22, 2008, 4:31 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by BakeTheMooCow That's a straw man argument. I thought the meta jokes in the movie were weak and lazily written, I'm not saying all meta jokes are stupid. You're arguing about the jokes being meta like that was what made them funny. Or like the meta part was inherently a part of the joke. This isn't Ben Affleck looking at the screen after mentioning Good Will Hunting 2 or something. My girlfriend had no idea who Kristen Bell was and she laughed at the cell phone stuff, the career stuff, etc. I really doubt the audiences laughing at the penis scene were thinking "AAHAHAHAHAHA LORD! THAT WAS SO META!!!". I mean this is a really weird thing to complain about. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: zombievictim at April 22, 2008, 3:33 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Why does there always have to be negative people shitting on a film. There are many films I don't like. Someone which get alot of praise (one being Juno) and I don't keep trying to put down the movie. I just say I didn't like the movie and leave it at that. Its my opinion. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: BakeTheMooCow at April 22, 2008, 3:22 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | That's a straw man argument. I thought the meta jokes in the movie were weak and lazily written, I'm not saying all meta jokes are stupid. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: The Heart Collector at April 22, 2008, 3:00 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by BakeTheMooCow When Sarah gets the news that her show is canceled and she says that she's just happy to get the chance to further her movie career - Kristen Bell is clearly referring to 'Veronica Mars'. That's what every person whose show gets cancelled says. And it wasn't even a joke. Quote: And then there's a whole sequence at dinner about Sarah doing a movie about phones that kill people - a reference to Kristen Bell in 'Pulse' But that's funny. Regardless of whether the actress was or wasn't in that movie, it's funny. It's not funny BECAUSE Kristen Bell really acted in a shitty movie, it's funny because the plot hole they mention and the overall retardedness of the concept is funny. Seriously now, you're just looking for ridiculous excuses to hate the movie even more. Furthermore, what exactly is bad about self-referential bits in movies? JEAN LUC GODARD YOU UNTALENTED FAGGOT. QUENTIN TARANTINO YOU DUMB SON OF A BITCH. SERGIO LEONE YOU RAT BASTARD. HOW FUCKING DARE YOU WINK AT... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: FilmKing2000 at April 22, 2008, 2:23 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | I personally loved every minute of it. The Apatow crew haven't lost a bit of their touch and once again prove to body forth hysterical comedy with the establishment of utterly sincere, genuine, relatable characters - fleshed out to an uncannily naturalistic extent by the ever fearless and compatable cast. 8/10 - Sets a high standard for the comedies that are yet to come this year. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: BakeTheMooCow at April 22, 2008, 2:18 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Actually, thinking about it - the movie is filled with these stupid meta jokes. When Sarah gets the news that her show is canceled and she says that she's just happy to get the chance to further her movie career - Kristen Bell is clearly referring to 'Veronica Mars'. And then there's a whole sequence at dinner about Sarah doing a movie about phones that kill people - a reference to Kristen Bell in 'Pulse' It could have used more though. Maybe some references to how Peter's dad met his mother and some flashbacks to Rachel in the 70s. No, no, actually - it should have just been the actors and actresses sitting around a table and riffing about their own lives. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: EDsoulsurvive* at April 22, 2008, 2:01 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | It definitely has something to do with the actor being naked and the actual thought of filming that scene adds to the humor I found in it. Even still, how could you not find that whole situation funny. It was such an unconventional take on a break up scene and YES BECAUSE HE WAS NAKED. I also thought it was nice touch that they ended the movie that way as well, so not only did I think it was funny moocow, but i thought it was a clever plot device that started and ended this fucking GREAT movie. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: BakeTheMooCow at April 22, 2008, 1:46 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Yeah, like I said before - it's just a stupid meta joke about the actor being naked, and has nothing to do with the character or the writing. What a dumb fucking movie. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: The Heart Collector at April 22, 2008, 12:43 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | The scene is funny because movies don't tend to have naked guys on them. The scene is in the preview, and obviously without nudity. Filming the scene without actual nudity would have been pretty easy. The scene is therefore funny because you're not really expecting to see the nudity, and then there it is. Most of the laughs I heard when I saw that scene weren't "oh my god what a funny joke", they were more awkward/grossed out/uncomfortable laughs because you don't expect a movie to start throwing penises at you 2 minutes in. This isn't exactly rocket fucking science here, it's not some complicated joke, but it is very obviously there. Also most people think being naked is being somewhat vulnerable. That's why when the joke is repeated near the end of the movie, it's not really funny and it's more of a happy moment, because it's not an awkward breaking up scene where you're naked and vulnerable, it's a happy reunion scene. HOPE. THIS. HELPS. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: BakeTheMooCow at April 22, 2008, 12:34 pm | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by xseanymacx If it's small? But it's not small, is it? It's not a tiny dick like the guy from Scary Movie. And it's not a huge schlong like the guy from Baseketball whose dick slaps people in the face. That would be funny, but Peter's dick is just an average sized dick. In the first scene, Sarah walks in, Peter opens his towel and waves his dick around. She's obviously seen him naked, so there's no horrified reaction on her face or something that would be funny. Then they actually show his dick and it's not a long take, just a quick shot and then they cut away. This happens several times. So it's not like the joke is that they're focusing on this penis for a long time (like it was in Walk Hard). I mean, there is ABSOLUTELY nothing funny about those scenes and the only thing we're meant to be laughing at is that this guy is naked in his own home where it's perfectly natural to be naked, in front of his girlfriend who has seen him naked probably millions of times. He's not running out... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Scarfather at April 22, 2008, 9:50 am | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by BakeTheMooCow Explain to me why male nudity is funny. It's funny because Apatow and Co. think they're being sharp and rebellious. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: BakeTheMooCow at April 22, 2008, 9:03 am | | Topic: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by EDsoulsurvive* All in all, 8/10, a grade that will only go up with repeat viewings. If you're a fan of comedies, date movies, Apatow flicks, or think male nudity is funny, FSM is a MUST-SEE. Explain to me why male nudity is funny. | | Static Link |
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