Sean & saw "Funny People" last night. Sean loved it. I loved it - well, mostly.
"Funny People" had moments of sheer perfection...moments of random funniness...and, moments that were, well, just a little random. I agree with some reviews I've read - both by professionals and by regular folk - that the movie was just a wee bit too long...it could have benefited by being 20 minutes shorter. (Others think it could have been edited down even further - shaving off 40-60 minutes of plot.) That said, I'm able to overlook these minor details as it was Apatow's most ambitious project to date and moved him in a different direction than than previous work. (I won't be more specific here as one of my pet peeves are reviewers that inadvertently spoil key plot points.)
Here are a few pointers:
1. Eric Bana is not funny...he's hysterical!! Some of you may know this - Bana is Australian and they use this real-life trait to play up the Ozzie stereotype to the hilt in his character...footy and all. Crike!
2. To see this movie - I recommend that you love most/all of Apatow's previous movies; if not, his humor may not be for you.
3. If you've never seen an Apatow movie before...DON'T start with this one. Should you wish to try his brand of funniness...rent "The 40-Year Old Virgin". And, prepare to laugh very hard! (Warning: there could even be an unsolicited snort or two involved.)
4. The attention to detail in this work is incredible...and in these details will be many inside jokes for those of you that are Apatow regulars, provided you're watching closely.
5. All of the key players (Seth Rogen, Adam Sandler, Leslie Mann, Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzmann, Bana) are terrific...not to mention the 'funny people' cameos that appear throughout the film. Showcases some actors that may not be well known, yet - one that comes to mind is the actress that plays Daisy - small part but her work was good.
"Comedy is for funny people." This line is spoken towards the end of the film and it's one of those nuggets that jumped out of me - great way to slip your title into the dialogue...not to mention the many other ways that Apatow did this throughout the movie.
Comedy IS for funny people and Apatow is one of the funniest out there...cringe-worthy moments and all.
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