Forgetting Sarah Marshall Reviews and Ratings


  • melnby
    November 21, 2009
    melnby
    i loved this movie and this guy just created a fan of me! He is so funny!!
  • agentsnash
    November 21, 2009
    agentsnash
    Hilarious movie and it's nice to see Jason Segel's career skyrocketing with this and How I Met Your Mother.
  • kaitlynj99
    November 20, 2009
    kaitlynj99
    it had some funny parts.
  • rew69er
    November 18, 2009
    rew69er
    looked promising....heard good things.....another let down, just the regular rom com scenario with less funny bits

    Russell Brand was a highlight, but i dont see y we had to see Jason Segal's cock constantly throughout the film with absolutely no hint of even boobs....wtf
  • ythelastman89
    November 17, 2009
    ythelastman89
    This was such a great movie, not only as a comedy but also a really heartfelt drama. There are lots of "real" moments that almost everyone can familiarize with. The actors were good too, all of them were really likeable characters. Even the one's you're supposed to hate. I don't ...( read more)think i've been this satisfied with a comedy for a long time. Jason Segal did a great job writing a great script and acting it out perfectly
  • mynameissupertramp
    November 16, 2009
    mynameissupertramp
    I like this even more now that I watched seasons 1 and 2 of Veronica Mars and i'm in love with Kristin Bell, but... review follows. Jason Segel is rising above his bro Seth as funniest, unlikely comedy star. In his 3 most recognized film roles, he plays someone undeniably diffe...( read more)rent each time. Russell Brand is hilarious, as well. Up there in the top comedies of the decade.
  • Qfan4life
    November 11, 2009
    Qfan4life
    very funny! Russell Brand is awesome!
  • dresserlook
    November 8, 2009
    dresserlook
    A lot funnier than I thought it would be; Well written, kind of opposite romantic comedy. Nice to see the usual Judd Apatow gang (Bill Hader, Paul Rudd, Jonah HIll, etc) in great supporting roles. Jason Segal is adorable and just a bit pathetic (but not annoyingly so). And of ...( read more)course Russell Brand is a total scene stealer.
  • EarthlyAlien
    November 7, 2009
    EarthlyAlien
    Kemo: "Sarah Marshall.
    Peter: Yes. How did you know I was dating Sarah Marshall?
    Kemo: Dwayne told me. Chuck told me. Even Rachel told me. I heard about it from everybody. You gotta stop talking about it. It's like "The Sopranos." It's *over*. Find a new show....( read more)>"

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    Jason Segel follows Seth Rogen as the next Judd Apatow-produced regular to be an unlikely leading man and show off solid writing chops - this time, in the same film. Following the forgettable Drillbit Taylor, this raunchy and sweet romantic comedy shows that as long as Apatow keeps mining the cast and crews of his old cult TV shows "Freaks and Geeks" and "Undeclared," he'll more often than not be able to deliver the startlingly frank brand of humour he has become known for lately.

    Directed by Nicholas Stoller (a writer for "Undeclared"), Forgetting Sarah Marshall follows a heartbroken puppy-dog named Peter Bretter (Segel) after being dumped by his famous TV-actress girlfriend, Sarah Marshall (Kirsten Bell). It turns out Peter is a non-motivated musician who's coasting because he can, since he landed the plum job of creating cheesy, brooding "mood music" for Sarah's "CSI"-like prime-time detective show.

    Like Knocked Up, it does stretch believability to have a dumpy guy going out with a gorgeous TV star, but average-looking guys should thank Apatow and his stable of wish-fulfillment writers and actors for making it seem a little more likely that this kind of thing happens. It is too convenient to have sad-sack Peter go on a vacation by himself in Hawaii at the urging of his happily-married cousin (Bill Hader) and then unknowingly end up at the same hotel as his ex and her new British rock star boyfriend, Aldous Snow (Russell Brand). But this is easy to forgive, because in the confines of this typical set-up, Segel and company score over and over again with terrifically witty interplay and very funny situations.

    Like Apatow and Seth Rogen before him, Segel nails the comedy so perfectly because he sticks to what he knows. Not only is the raunchiness a full-force part of the script, integrated seamlessly with that inherent sweetness that makes it all go down a little easier, but Segel also lampoons the hell out of Hollywood types - people with that unique mix of egotism and lack of self-confidence that comes with having jobs in the entertainment industry. (Segel's most recent gig is on the fabulous show "How I Met Your Mother," while Bell has been on hit TV shows since "Veronica Mars.")

    I've always enjoyed films (and their writing) in which neither character is what you'd call a "villain." One of the reasons why I enjoy Apatow's stuff so much (and I mean even before he became world-famous) is because it usually does that. And Forgetting Sarah Marshall plays a delicate balancing act the entire time as well. As in most break-ups (depending on whose side you take), one person looks evil and the other completely sympathetic. That is, until the details about the relationship known only to the two start to come out. During the course of this film, there's a subtle switch happening that allows both characters to showcase their weak sides.

    It all culminates with an indefensible act that is uncomfortably (and ingeniously) played for laughs. Like the infamous pregnant bedroom scene in Knocked Up, Segel breaks down another sacred behind-closed-doors sex situation that no one likes to talk about, and ends up with a classic memorable moment.

    A super-solid supporting cast including Hader, Jonah Hill, Paul Rudd, and Mila Kunis - who is a real eye-opener in a tricky role - navigate the audience through some unlikely twists and turns, making sure that the characters never delve into parody. British comedian Brand, in a role that will surely open many doors for him, could have turned one-note faster than you can say "Bittersweet Symphony," almost steals the entire show as laid-back rock star Aldous. Besides being the only truly confident character in the film, he is so casual about his celebrity status that it makes his unexpectedly blunt remarks even more hilarious.

    Forgetting Sarah Marshall may not contain all of the hardcore truths about modern male/female relationships that made Knocked Up so brilliant, but it has more than its fair share of uncomfortable and familiar situations. Segel's characters talk like real people and Stoller's direction keeps a close watch on their emotional trials, and a knowing eye on the punchline at all times.

    Apatow is creating a solid body of work (with the occasional, forgiveable misstep) that is approaching household-name familiarity. Like Christopher Guest's stable of cult-favourite improv actors, the Apatow players make us smile by just entering the frame. My friends and I laughed heartily each time Rudd, Hill, or any other recognizable face showed up on the screen. The time of Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, and Sandra Bullock has (thank God) passed and the nerds and their too-hot dates have taken over. When people look back at this time in Film history, Apatow's potent, frank, and sweet comedies will absolutely define this era of mainstream filmmaking.

    "How you served five years under her, I don't know. You deserve a medal, or a holiday or at least a cuddle from somebody."
  • pofubanda
    November 4, 2009
    pofubanda
    Pipyopi, what kind of name is that. nice work pipyopi
  • JadeCash
    October 27, 2009
    JadeCash
    Had a hard time rating since I love Jason Segel, not the greatest/funniest comedy I've seen but it had its' turns, wasn't sure how it was gonna end.
  • audrinalove2
    October 24, 2009
    audrinalove2
    Okay Okay , so i realy enjoy this movie !
  • harret1972
    October 24, 2009
    harret1972
    As romcoms go this one was actually funny. I had avoided this as the thought of watching Russel Brand for longer than milliseconds brought me out in a rash, but again, he was funny and non-skin irritant inducing. Worth a watch.
  • ladyvader420
    October 20, 2009
    ladyvader420
    This was a cute and funny movie
  • vychongww
    October 19, 2009
    vychongww
    okay, maybe it's nice to laugh a bit... at Peter & Dracula the puppet musical, but I don't think I got the point of the story. And what's with the Crime Scene drama?! Obviously we all knew it's the evil clone. At least Peter chose the right girl...
  • lanba
    October 18, 2009
    lanba
    good a weird funny movie
  • martinhiggins
    October 17, 2009
    martinhiggins
    Good comedy Russell Brand puts in an excellent performance playing himself.
  • deppluvr4evr
    October 15, 2009
    deppluvr4evr
    This has Russell Brand in it. I definately want to see it!
  • bocahdablek
    October 15, 2009
    bocahdablek
    somehow i found it as artistically funny. hah!
  • khunglong3duoi
    October 13, 2009
    khunglong3duoi
    the" nothing-special" plot makes it distinctive! omg, Russel Brand is ridiculously koollllll! love ya from the VMA im not sure which year, but im fascinated with ur english accent, hahaha. i was surprising that critics appriciate it, 84%?? unbelievable. however, this one, when ur...( read more) broken-hearted or wanna find some new relationships,is one of the best recommended movie for ya! hilarious, witty, and delicate somehow!
  • penelopecat
    October 12, 2009
    penelopecat
    Wasn't expecting to see so much nudity, but the movie itself was okay.
  • amheldz
    October 12, 2009
    amheldz
    can`t forget sarah isn`t it
  • threefolddado
    October 11, 2009
    threefolddado
    Hilariously funny with the leads of Segel, Bell, Kunis, and Brand all doing excellent work, but like the other Apatow in addition to the dirty jokes, you get a nice little statement about the human condition.
  • mikeo1313
    October 10, 2009
    mikeo1313
    We all find ourselves with reality or it finds us. Good point made in the movie.
  • jocrom2004
    October 9, 2009
    jocrom2004
    GREAT MOVIES KINDA WENT DOWN ON THE HOOK BUT I LOVED IT
  • pearlz50cul
    October 7, 2009
    pearlz50cul
    it reminds me of that tym in school when they had to remove it cz everyone was shocked that an actual d**k was shown...everyone said we were bringing porn to school...lmao!
  • SwitchOnTheDark
    October 3, 2009
    SwitchOnTheDark
    was a great flick!!!wasnt majorly funny but deffinately watchable!that aside hated russell brand
  • alishakay10
    October 3, 2009
    alishakay10
    I thought the plot was pretty lame, too cheesy, and too much sex.
  • SirPant
    October 1, 2009
    SirPant
    Not bad, I did like Segel in it, Bell, Kunis and Brand are quite good too! It?s better than Knocked up and funnier than Superbad but still doesn't top the 40 year old virgin for me!
  • yellowongvivian
    September 30, 2009
    yellowongvivian
    very funny...a gd chick flick!
  • aloneinsorrow
    September 27, 2009
    aloneinsorrow
    Jason Segel is a very good actor! I liked this movie! And Russell Brand is great in this one! And Jonah Hill as the loser
  • shwetjain
    September 24, 2009
    shwetjain
    nice character nice movie
  • domremy
    September 19, 2009
    domremy
    I have started to dread watching so-called romantic comedies because I don't think it is worth my time to sit through 90 minutes for my only reaction to be an occasional smile. Something which happens all too often. A comedy, essentially, should make me laugh. Fortunately, FSM, n...( read more)ot only has an excellent cast who are very suited to comedy but there were many very funny original moments to laugh at. FSM is certainly one of the better comedies of 2008 and I highly recommend it.
  • xoxoGossipGirl7
    September 18, 2009
    xoxoGossipGirl7
    Utterly hilarious!!! Everyone was great and so funny!
  • jessytu
    September 18, 2009
    jessytu
    Jason Segel naked...please DONT do this again! :)
  • joyhd
    September 13, 2009
    joyhd
    every movie should start and end with a dong
  • Token13
    September 13, 2009
    Token13
    I was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't a overly crude comedy. It was a mixture of crudity, sweetness, good characters and genuine laughs. Everybody does their parts in this one, the ntire cast are likeable and funny, especially Mila Kunis. Also, Russel Brand (although basically pl...( read more)aying a rock-star version of himself) actually gets a lot of laughs and his performance hold up to the others. The honesty and warm of the heartbreak compliments the comedy really well to make this my favourite Apatow production yet.
  • sweetduckers
    September 12, 2009
    sweetduckers
    So amazing! I loved this movie quite a bit
  • 76Majikat
    September 11, 2009
    76Majikat
    Surprisingly a great Romantic Comedy, predictable, but with some very funny moments. I wanted to watch this film for Russell Brand and yet it was Jason Segal who was definitely the shining star here.

    I?m not known for my love of Rom-coms, but this was the best one I?ve seen i...( read more)n a while.
  • fatboyob5
    September 10, 2009
    fatboyob5
    not as funny as some people thought
  • jemclemons1
    September 9, 2009
    jemclemons1
    Hilarious, but with a great deal of male full frontal nudity.
  • OCButterfly99
    September 8, 2009
    OCButterfly99
    I just watched this movie..I really really enjoyed it..I made me laugh..cry..and just was so good. ..ITs now one of my favorites and I will buy it. MUST see..the bonus features are good. I just enjoyed it all the way through.
  • drpritch
    September 7, 2009
    drpritch
    Eminently forgettable, but occasionally funny.
  • edgewaterz
    September 6, 2009
    edgewaterz
    Neither romantic nor a comedy. If "abomination" were a category this would be the first entry.
  • riyals
    September 5, 2009
    riyals
    Enjoyable fun film to watch with good storyline.

Summary

Forgetting Sarah Marshall Summary