Funny People

[Bourne101]

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Directed by Judd Apatow

Written by Judd Apatow

Genre: Comedy/Drama

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Plot Outline: George Simmons (Adam Sandler) is a very successful yet self-involved stand-up comedian who learns that he has an incurable blood disorder and is given less than a year to live. Ira Wright (Seth Rogen) is a struggling up-and-coming stand-up comedian who works at a deli and has yet to figure out his onstage persona. One thing these different men have in common is that neither of them have any close friends. One night, George takes notice of Ira when they perform at the same club and he hires him to be his semi-personal assistant and opening act at his performances. George and Ira form a close bond as George teaches Ira how to win the crowd and Ira helps the dying George find closure in his legacy. However, when George learns that his disease has gone into remission and an old flame (Leslie Mann) reenters his life, his recent near death experience inspires him to reevaluate what is important to him and what truly gives meaning to his life.

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Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill

Rated R for language and crude sexual humor throughout, and some sexuality.

Runtime: 145 minutes

This is my second most anticipated film of the summer behind Inglourious Basterds. I can't wait.

[Tweek]

You couldn't have waited until tomorrow afternoon?:p

Anyway, the runtime has me worried. I probably will wait until DVD to watch it. Knocked Up, while I enjoyed it quite a bit still had dragging parts to it.

[athf1980]

im looking forward to this movie its not the run time that worries me its sandler

[ilovemovies]

As long as he doesn't have to cry, Sandler should be fine.

145 minutes does seem a little too long for a movie like this, but I'm not worried. It looks very good. Very much looking forward to this. Judd Apatow has yet to disappoint. I don't see this being an exception.

[Bourne101]

You couldn't have waited until tomorrow afternoon?:p

Nope, I imagine someone would have beat me to it. :p

im looking forward to this movie its not the run time that worries me its sandler

Early word is that Sandler gives a very good performance.

[BakeTheMooCow]

Could be funny, could be self-indulgent and bloated - I'll see it anyway.

There's a lack of reviews which is weird with there being about a week left. But once they start coming in, I imagine it'll be positively received.

[Mr.HyDe807]

I'm not really as excited as I was with Apatow's other movies, but I'm still definitely going to try and see it opening day.

[g1ng3rsnap9ed]

I thought Apatow also directed the crappy Apatow-wannabe flicks Superbad and Pineapple Express (I hated both of them.), but seeing that his only two films were 40 Year Old Virgin (excellent) and Knocked Up (pretty darn decent), I'm much more excited for this. I don't get the hate for Sandler. I think lately he's a great actor that's just put in bad flicks, but he's got a good score of winners. (Big Daddy, Happy Gilmore, Reign Over Me)

[Frosty_86]

Im really looking forward to this one; Sandler, Rogan, and Apatow together of course Im going to see it. Maybe this will be a good chance for the masses to see that Sandler can actually act and is not just the silly goofball hes been for the past 10 or so years.

[echo_bravo]

Not a big fan of Apatow but I dont loathe the guy (like I do with Kevin Smith)

I wasnt interested in this when the trailer first premiered but I have been warming up to it.

I just hope Leslie Mann doesnt annoy the shit out of me like she does in most of her roles.

[Bourne101]

Does anyone know where I can find the HBO special "Funny People: Behind the Comedy" online?

[Danger^Cart]

Seth Rogen looks fuckin' wierd skinny.

[Earl Bonds]

Easily one of the worst and most unfunny trailers I've seen in a few years. The trailer showed like the entire storyline and almost makes me not want to see it. But I seen some other clips online that were kinda funny so ill give it a shot, but damn....what a horrible trailer

[legato]

Personally I don't want to watch 2 1/2 hours of Sandler getting sucked up to. The plot also seems very cliched. Hate coming back to that run time, but is the length needed if the trailer manages to sum up the whole plot. Apatow has had much rewatchability for me, and I figure this is the same, but maybe I'll check it out once it gets to base or DVD.

[Bahs]

im excited for this, i enjoy Apatow's humor and this and D9 should hold me off until Inglorious Basterds at least.

[anakinsrise]

That run time is kind of shocking but i'll give it a shot

[Strider]

145 minutes? Holy shit! Is this a swords-and-sandals epic or a comedy? I think Apatow is getting too carried away with the running lengths of his films. His next film will probably be over three hours long.

Despite the extreme running time, I'll see the film, because it does look good. I don't have any high expectations, however.

Strider

[Earl Bonds]

145mins

what the fuck?

Im gonna have to smoke 3 blunts to keep my high throughout this shit...

[daddiefatsacks]

*SPOILERS*


funny people is one of the best films of the year...at least 2/3rds of it.

The movie moves fast, the characters are fun and hilarious, the first 90 minutes is basically rogen getting hired by sandler to write his jokes, follow him around, and be his assistant because he has a rare form of lukemia, and has little chance to live. Sandler gives a wicked performance, and Rogen feeds off it well, they have great chemistry, as does Rogen and his roomates played by Jason Schwartzmen and Jonah Hill. There are funny snippets of everyone doing stand up (including Aziz Ansari as Raaaaaandy!, Aubrey Plaza, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen and of course Adam Sandler). This is all fun, and hilarious and a great time, then the third act begins...

We Learn that Sandler's character has fought off his cancer, and can live the rest of his life, he then thinks about having a family and so he connects with the 'one that got away' - Leslie Mann. This is where the movie falls apart. The last third of the film is an uncomfortable trip and really alters the flow of the movie. We go from 90 minutes of non stop comedic happenings, to the last 40 minutes of a love story....with nothing resolved at the end. The only saving grace for the last act is Eric Bana's short role as Leslie Mann's husband. Bana goes crazy, and uses his real accent for once in a hollywood movie - and he steals every scene hes in.

It's a real shame, because i knew the film would be long, but it was going at such a wicked pace i did not think it would feel like a 2.5 hour movie, but the last act makes it feel like a 3 hour movie.

I still slightly reccomend it, there are a shit ton of laughs, and I mean a lot...I love the improv, i love the seamless chemistry these guys have...but its just the last fucking act.


*END SPOILERS**


6.5/10

[echo_bravo]

*SPOILERS*


funny people is one of the best films of the year...at least 2/3rds of it.

The movie moves fast, the characters are fun and hilarious, the first 90 minutes is basically rogen getting hired by sandler to write his jokes, follow him around, and be his assistant because he has a rare form of lukemia, and has little chance to live. Sandler gives a wicked performance, and Rogen feeds off it well, they have great chemistry, as does Rogen and his roomates played by Jason Schwartzmen and Jonah Hill. There are funny snippets of everyone doing stand up (including Aziz Ansari as Raaaaaandy!, Aubrey Plaza, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen and of course Adam Sandler). This is all fun, and hilarious and a great time, then the third act begins...

We Learn that Sandler's character has fought off his cancer, and can live the rest of his life, he then thinks about having a family and so he connects with the 'one that got away' - Leslie Mann. This is where the movie falls apart. The last third of the film is an uncomfortable trip and really alters the flow of the movie. We go from 90 minutes of non stop comedic happenings, to the last 40 minutes of a love story....with nothing resolved at the end. The only saving grace for the last act is Eric Bana's short role as Leslie Mann's husband. Bana goes crazy, and uses his real accent for once in a hollywood movie - and he steals every scene hes in.

It's a real shame, because i knew the film would be long, but it was going at such a wicked pace i did not think it would feel like a 2.5 hour movie, but the last act makes it feel like a 3 hour movie.

I still slightly reccomend it, there are a shit ton of laughs, and I mean a lot...I love the improv, i love the seamless chemistry these guys have...but its just the last fucking act.


*END SPOILERS**


6.5/10

So it looks like Leslie Mann ruins this film.:mad:

[DaMovieMan]

Yeaaaaaaahhhhh i won't be seeing this one any time soon.

[rene_belloq]

I've been hearing really good things about this...like this might be Apatow's Albert Brooks-ish movie. I like, I like!

[Mr.HyDe807]

I'm gonna check this out today. I'm not really excited about it as I was with Knocked Up, but Apatow has yet to really disappoint me, so well see.

[Mr.HyDe807]

I love Judd Apatow. Ever since The 40 year Old Virgin, which was probably the funniest movie I had seen in quite some time, utilizing an endearing story with hilarious improvisational comedy, I was on board with anything he wrote/directed. He makes you love the characters, major or minor, in the scenes that he provides, making each person have a a chance to shine in terms of laughs. Then, with Knocked up, as well as most of the stuff that he produced, he has cemented a place in my favorite comedic directors, and has made me anticipate just about anything he puts out. Now, with his latest flick Funny People, I seemed to think that it would maybe a low point in Apatow's track record, with the trailer and tv spots being okay, the pretty bloated run time, as well as the alright reviews that he has been receiving. However, after it was all said and done, I thought it was another hit for Apatow, creating an enjoyable dramedy.

The movie follows Geroge Simmons (Adam Sandler), a famous comedian who finds out he has a blood disorder that gives him not a long time to live. Enter Ira Wright (Seth Rogen), a struggling comedian who is trying to break out in clubs. Simmons sees some potential in Wright, and hires him to be his personal assistant, wanting Ira to write some fresh material for his future comedic gigs. They bond (though Simmons wants this to be just "professional"), and it leads to Simmons to look back on the wrongs he made and fix him, particularly with his friends, family, and ex-flame Laura (Leslie Mann). However, when it looks like his health is improving, George begins try to find some happiness that he gave up after he went big.

The movie seems to revolve more closely towards the drama aspect than most of Apatow's previous flicks. In Virgin and Knocked Up, there were some dramatic moments, but nothing too overwhelming. In Funny People, the drama complements with the funny, such as when one of Simmon's comedic acts is playing in the background, and Ira helping George while he is struggling to deal with the medication that he is using. It's a more mature territory than his previous works, but there is still enough laughs to keep you entertained. I thought that most of the jokes were gonna be recycled from the previous works, but they were still great. In terms of the run time, the only reason it somewhat bothered me was because I stupidly bought a soda and had to go to the bathroom through most of it.

Adam Sandler is great as George, showing comedic chops, but defintiely able to carry the emotional weight that the character is given. Seth Rogen is also great as the struggling comedian, trying to get Simmons to open up his illness towards his close ones. They play off each other great, and there is also a great supporting cast as well. Leslie Mann is great as George's lost love Laura, Jason Schwartzman and Jonah Hill are awesome as Ira's more successful roommates, Aubrey Plaza is great as the neighboring comedian that Ira is pining for, and Eric Bana is hilarious as Laura's current husband. I thought that Apatow was going to make him out to be a total dick, but you end up liking him in the end.

Any faults? Well, the last part of the movie seem to overshadow other storylines that I was sort of interested in, so when they are wrapped up quickly, it sort of irked me. Yet, I wasn't bored by the storyline, so it was a good and bad thing. Also, the way that it came to be towards that storyline to begin with just seem to move the storyline than fit organically, so that took me out of it also.

However, overall, it was another win for Judd Apatow for me, and I know I'll probably enjoy it more the second time, which usually happens with his flicks. Just be aware, it does follow more close to the drama aspect in a way, so don't expect to be full of comedic hijinks a la Knocked Up and The 40 year Old Virgin.

9/10

[Bourne101]

Great to hear! I'll be seeing it in a couple of hours.

[BakeTheMooCow]

This movie is interminable. Never have 145 minutes felt longer to me in my entire life. The only interesting moments involved Seth Rogen, who actually gives a strong performance, and his struggle to get a foothold in the world of comedy turns out to be engaging. I love behind-the-scenes stuff and the one-upmanship of people trying to enter the business. But wow, the rest of the film is excessive and rambling and fucking boring! Leslie Mann can't act at all and her husband gives her an incredible amount of screen-time and she spends most of it shrieking or crying or just struggling to get words out like she has a developmental disorder and her character is fucking despicable and pathetic and I have no idea why anyone would want to be with her.

Eric Bana is only there so they can get in a ton of knocks at Australians. The Australian jokes take over for the dick and ball jokes that permeate the rest of the movie. Wait, wait, they're not jokes. They're just mentions of dicks and balls at random intervals. I think Apatow had no control of Sandler and his performance only works when he has some quieter moments of introspection, but the majority of his performance is Sandler doing his own 'shabadabadoo' material of funny voices and childish nonsense. This is no Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler. The character of George Simmons is such a humongous asshole that I felt very little sympathy for him. It is noteworthy though that Apatow doesn't give him an arc of redemption and he stays an asshole until the very end, so I actually kinda applaud him for that.

Apatow's ego gets in the way of so much of the film. He has to have his kids in there and his wife in there and cram the film with so many cameos and his funny friends doing funny shit, and he forgets about writing and direction and editing completely. Ira's roommates are pretty good supporting players but a lot of the conflicts and situations go nowhere and are forgotten. The last third goes off the rails in ways I haven't seen since I Am Legend. It turns into a sitcom and some of the character decisions and tonal shifts are so bizarre that I couldn't believe what I was watching. I think Apatow is so self-indulgent and in love with his voice and his wife and his friends that he can't bear to cut anything so he goes for this kitchen sink approach and the result is a bloated headache-inducing mess. If only Apatow was married to Aziz Ansari because then we would get more than 20 seconds of RAAAAAAAANDY.

4/10

[Bourne101]

Funny People - 9/10

Wow. Just a fucking brilliant comedy (or dramedy if you will). Judd Apatow at the moment is the king of directing, writing and producing comedy. His two previous directorial and written efforts were brilliant as well. The 40 Year Old Virgin introduced us to a new style of comedy, and Knocked Up continued it and made Seth Rogen rise to the top. Since those are two of my (as well as several other people's) favorite comedies of the decade, there were high expecations for his new comedy Funny People. While I wouldn't say it is as consistently funny as The 40 Year Old Virgin or Knocked Up, I would say that it is an overall better film than those two. Funny People plays out more like a drama with comedic bits sprinkled throughout. Sure, it's has some HUGE laughs, but this one has a little bit more meat to chew on, focuses more on the characters and depicts (seemingly quite accurately) the life of comedians who are both right in the middle of the business as well as those who are trying to get into the business.

I'm assuming most know the jist of the plot, so I won't go into great detail, but the main complaint has been the length and that the second half pales in comparison to the first half. Well, first of all, the length didn't really bother me at all. Yes, there were some bits that could have been cut to make it flow a little smoother, but a lot of the bits that maybe could have been cut were moments that were either really funny or bits that increased the quality of the depiction of the comedian characters. But in the end I really appreciated the length. Most comedies are around 90 minutes long, and do not even remotely begin to develop characters, and have plots with absolutely no meat to chew on and are basically just a waste of ten bucks for some cheap laughs. I really appreciate that Apatow is trying to give his comedies a little meaning and leave you with something to chew on rather than just leave you with a couple of quotes that you will repeat a few times with friends and then forget about once the next crappy comedy comes along. Secondly, in terms of the second half seeming like a drag and paling in comparison to the first half, I actually disagree. I like the second half MORE than the first half. I thought the second half was just as funny (maybe funnier), had a little smoother flow (though as a whole I thought the movie flowed quite smoothly), and it had Eric Bana who was absolutely fucking HYSTERICAL. Cutting it off at the 90 minute mark (as some critics have suggested) would have been a huge mistake.

The performances are all spectacular. Sandler's performance is right up there with his performance in Punch-Drunk Love. Not only is he funny as hell, but he just completely nails the dramatic scenes and plays an asshole to perfection. This is definitely Seth Rogen's best performance. Like Sandler, he's funny as hell in this, but he really does a great job in the dramatic scenes and he really became the character he was playing which was a role that was quite a bit different than others he has played in the past. Leslie Mann gives a solid supporting performance as usual. Eric Bana really steals the show in terms of comedy. He is introduced in the second half and he has some truly funny scenes. I really enjoyed his performance. Jonah Hill is great as always, and has some really funny scenes. Jason Schwartzman is solid as usual. Aubrey Plaza is a new face to me and she did a great job in a relatively small role. Maude and Iris Apatow were cute and funny, and the scene where George, Ira and Laura are watching Maude's Cats performance was one of the best scenes in the film. Though that scene was a ways into the film, it really put a staple on each of the characters and gave them that much more depth and dimension. As for small cameos, RZA, Aziz Ansari (this guy's going to do great things), Torsten Voges (YIPPE-KI-YAY MOTHERFUCKER), Andy Dick, Sarah Silverman, Eminem and Ray Romano were hilarious.

Judd Apatow is probably the best comedy writer/director working today. I would say the Coens, but their sense of humor is a bit different and their films, for the most part, aren't exactly comedies, or even dramedies for that matter. Apatow's direction is smooth. He gives the actors opportunities to show what they can really do and he does a great job of maintaining a strong narrative even amongst the sometimes seemingly pointless scenes. Funny People is no different. The dialogue is also hilarious and there are a ton of insanely funny scenes and jokes. The heart of the direction and writing though is in the drama. Apatow showed flashes of the drama in Virgin and Knocked Up, but he really takes it to another level here and he does it to perfection. The characters are extremely well developed, multidimensional and at the end of the day, interesting. I also dug that Apatow stuck to his guns and made Sandler's character a complete 100% asshole. Kudos. On top of those things, Funny People is a gorgeously shot film (much thanks to Janusz Kaminski, you know, the guy who shot Schindler's List, Munich, Saving Private Ryan, among others).

So overall, Funny People is an extremely funny, well-acted, well-directed, well-shot and incredibly moving film. The depiction of the comedian life and the dramatic occurrences that come along with it is really what Funny People is all about though. It's not about the dick jokes (though there are plenty) or the great one-liners, it's about the lives of the comedians depicted in the film. The ups and downs, the good times, the bad times and the just plain bizarre times. At the end of the day it's just a much more intelligent and meaningful film than most comedies these days, much of which is due to Apatow's great character development and use of drama. It's a huge relief from all of the crap and mediocrity that has been thrown at us this summer, and it's a film that I think will become more appreciated down the road (though the reviews still have been pretty decent, don't get me wrong). I think I can honestly say that I haven't seen a better film all summer, or all year. I expect it will be on the top ten of the year list at the end of the year.

[Bahs]

I loved it! my friends hated it..but then again they also hated Harry Potter and Bruno. There is countless laughs and Sandler played his part almost pefectly and Rogen nails the awkward guy part. Hill and Swarzman are hilarious to watch and the cameos are awesome. I think that the comedy and drama mixed well despite a few moments where i did not know whether to laugh or feel bad for a character. the only gripe i have is the plot is a bit...strange at the third act. but other than that i really enjoyed it

9/10

[Z_oasis]

first off- 4/5. Second favorite apatow film IMO. And again, secondly right off the bat, i HATE Seth Rogen films cuz they are ALL the same and not far off but this movie HAS to be his best. he shows his range and is genuinely real. Good job to him...Never thought id say that. The story is great, Sandler of course was great but by god, Bana had me in tears laughing. Great film. near the end i was so unsure of where itd go. Great story. Great film.

[poguesfan]

Being that I'm a huge fan of Judd Apatow, I think 40-Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up are two of the funniest comedies of the last couple years, I had high expectations when I walked into Funny People, luckily my expectations were fulfilled. Funny People is classic Apatow fare, that mixes the right amount of crude, sexual humor, with the right amount of heart. Adam Sandler nailed the part of the extremely funny, yet intolerably self-important comedian George Simmons, you as the audience really felt for this guy, even when he came across as a major asshole. Mr. Sandler, a word to the wise, start making more films like this, please don't subject yourself to the mindless garbage of Big Daddy, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, etc. Sandler and Rogen back and forth banter and comedic timing are perfect in this film and they both play off each other perfectly. Speaking of Mr. Rogen, it was nice to see this man play the straight, awkward fall back guy for once, and not the same tired slacker role. Jonah Hill another Apatow favorite rocked in this as well, again proving why he is more adapt to supporting roles than top billing, I don't know about you guys but his character in Superbad got on my fucking nerves.
Overall, I keep this review short, Funny People is hilarious, often heart-felt look at one's journey to find closure and peace in their lives. It is a tad overlong, but then again aren't everyone of Judd Apatow's films.

8/10

[AmunRaTRON]

Caught funny people last night at sunset place here in miami. i can tell you that i went to the theater last night leaning towards not seeing this movie.In fact i was more interested in seeing Harry,Ron and Hermione again this time in 3-D.But can honestly tell you and very happy that i didnt.

I'm not tired of Seth Rogan, in fact I'm one of the few would definitely say he's more of a humble funnyman than anything which is why his dick-and-fart-joke characters always seem to work so well for me-that and he is a bit a of a cutey-and with the exception of Superbad, a film that in my opinion was just awful for everyone involved, pretty much always puts a smile on my face. After more than a decade i was getting a bit weary of Adams fare excluding the few gems he's thrown our way here and there outside of his realm of comedy. Jonah hill has always striked me as a douche bag, more so even after Superbad. I've always felt that being Judd's wife has been both a blessing and a curse for Leslie Mann's career, she always seems to be playing a one dimensional shrew. Lastly while it's been hard for me to warm up for him I've always thought that Eric Bana's star should have shown brighter, the man has some serious chops in my book.

So with all of my own problems with the cast, the considerable run time, The is-it-or-isn't it a comedy tone, and the polarizing flood of reviews, walking into the theater i didn’t have a firm grasp of what to expect. Thankfully though the movie delivers more than it's weight in salt. Everyone here is in top form! As you Know the film centers on a successful comedian (Adam Sandler) who is diagnosed with a terminal disease and given a less than hopeful prognosis. Soon afterward he enlists the aid of a young struggling stand-up comic (Seth rogan) to be his personal assistant slash joke writer and the two form a bond. What's interesting about the film itself is that it could have easily gone one way; Comedian get's diagnosis, slowly fades away through a series of last time out miss adventures while learning things a grown man should have learned by now with the help of his assistant who in turn now learns these things early on to save himself the heart ache, and yada yada yada. Interestingly however the movie doesn't take that route. Halfway through the film our main character receives good news; his medication is working and if all goes well he'll entertaining the masses for sometime to come. Unfortunately for him, by this time he's reconciled with estranged family, said his goodbyes to all his not-that-upset-but-just-upset-enough cohorts in the industry, and most importantly kissed and made up with his former fiancée (Leslie mann). All of this would be wonderful news and for the most part within the film it is, if our main character hadn't gotten so cozy and accepting with his sentence. He's all but taken to sleeping in his coffin at night, you know just in case.The Shift at this point in the movie is what i would say save's it from falling apart, not that we were picking it's pieces up off of the floor mind you and keep's you on your toe's with the insertion of Leslie's charterers husband played well if a little over the top by Australian actor Eric Bana.

The great thing about this movie is it brings its entire cast back to their stand up roots with hilarious bit's of it here and there throughout the film in context. The film also showcases all of the actor's Dramatic abilities. Adam Sandler has shown us in the past that we can not only perform dramatically (see Punch Drunk Love) but that he truly and naturally can do it well (see Reign Over me). Here he give's us what is quite possibly his most genuine dramatic performance as well as a wonderfully colorful comedic performance. Seth Rogan, who as i have said before always put's a smile on my face (aside from superbad) Is delightful as his off-put assistant who doesn’t quite know why he's being put into this strange position by a man he's grown up idolizing and it is a real treat to see both Rogan and Sandler play off of each other bouncing dialogue back and forth.

The supporting cast is also outstanding. For the first time Judd's wife Leslie Mann show's us that she's not just adept to playing a shrew, while interestingly enough playing a shrew. It truly helps that this time the script give's her character a bit of a back story and shows us the full spectrum of her life. Leslie’s Acting chops are in quality stock here and it was lovely to see her dramatic side for a change. Hopefully in the future she's take on more dramatic roles than comedic ones because she really is good at it. For the fist time since i was introduced to him i didn't find myself wanting to reach into the screen and strangle Jonah Hill, although again superbad left such a bad impression of him in my mind that it may take him a film or two to get back into the good graces of mine and others fully. Which brings me to another point; now that the majority of Judd's comedic troupe has been thrust into the public, it's easier to distinguish who has the shoulders to carry a film and who doesn't. We know now that Seth can, we know that Jason seagal can, but some of the others (Michael cera, Jonah hill, possible Jason Schwartzman) only time will tell. As for funny people however it’s a stellar comedy definitely worthy of the Ten dollar ticket price, Set forth movie goers, set forth. 9/10

[anakinsrise]

There are so many different paths a comedians career can go down,begging for 2 minute gigs at a comedy club for no pay,or a fruitful path which can lead to films ,or sitcoms,with big box office takes,or ratings gold.All of these paths are explored in Judd Apatow's new dramedy Funny People.
George Simmons(Adam Sandler) is on the aforementioned fruitful pass,but when he learns he's ill,he begins to think of family connections that were lost,his lack of friends,a family life that was forfeited for his career and the one that got away.
When a struggling comedian Ira Wright(Seth Rogen) crosses his path Simmons hires him as his personal assitant,and joke writer.
Sandler does a great job here once again showing his acting ability in scenes in which he's reflective,regretful,angry about his plight,and funny
He's supported by a funny cast which includes Ira's roomamtes,Jason Schwartzman as Mark Taylor Jackson,a comedic actor on a lame sitcom who loves to flaunt his paycheck,Jonah Hill as Leo Koenig a comedian more succesful than Ira and actually gets paid for his gigs,and Aubrey Plaza as Daisy who's comedic delivery is so laid back you cant help but laugh.
Throw in a who's who of the comedic world,and scenes filled with pics of comedy greats,and you know this is Apatow's tribute to comedians.
The film loses its way a bit when Simmons pursues his now married with children lost love Laura (Leslie Mann) I was ok with the actions of both characters at first,and Eric Bana makes the most of his scenes as her husband Clarke
There's a great moment in the film in which with just a look from Laura and through Simmons actions,we see and realize if they are going to make extreme sacrifices in their lives so they can be together.Instead of continuing down this path, Apatow instead draws the film out with silliness thats unecessary and extends the film for no reason
FP at times reminded me of Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland another good look at the lives of comedians.In the end FP is not a laugh out loud 20 minute comedy routine,but its not a 2 minute non paying gig either.
Scale of 1-10 an 8

[sbunn10]

It was funny, but the dramatic storyline in the third act w/ Sandler was pretty bad. Seth Rogen's character saved the movie.

Dissapointing... definately not on the level of Apatow's other two films.

7/10

[APzombie]

just came back from a showing and thought it was really, really good. I love Apatow and his cast and thought this was one of the best ensemble performances i've seen this year. It's not a perfect movie but it has a great amount of belly laughs and a great dose of drama. I like how sincere Apatow is with his approach and his storytelling.

***1/2 / ****

[Bourne101]

Glad you liked it APzombie! I'm going to see it again tomorrow.

[Abbie Normal]

I have not seen this yet, but in general I have found that when HBO does a 15 - 30 minute preview special on a movie, it usually sucks ass. Not all the time, but mostly. They did one on Wolverine this year already and how was that? HBO did one on this movie.


Another tell tale sign that a movie sucks is when there is a lot of mentioning of someone's earlier hits. If a trailer starts off mentioning someone's hit work, it probably sucks. M Night's last few have been all about this.

With that said, I hope it is awesome. I love how Judd mixes life and comedy together and his kids are so cute.

[Bourne101]

I have not seen this yet, but in general I have found that when HBO does a 15 - 30 minute preview special on a movie, it usually sucks ass. Not all the time, but mostly. They did one on Wolverine this year already and how was that? HBO did one on this movie.

Uh, what? Hundreds of films, good and bad, have had HBO specials. An HBO special is absolutely no indication of the quality of a film.

Another tell tale sign that a movie sucks is when there is a lot of mentioning of someone's earlier hits. If a trailer starts off mentioning someone's hit work, it probably sucks. M Night's last few have been all about this.

Most movies when advertising will mention the director's or producer's previous popular films. It's marketing, it brings in audience. Some of the best films of this decade have had previews that mentioned the filmmakers' previous films.

[ilovemovies]

This movie should have ended when Sandler found out he wasn't sick anymore. Had it ended there I would have had a much stronger impression of the movie. As it is now, I still enjoyed it more than I didn't, but the entire segment involving Sandler's ex-girlfriend and her husband and family come pretty close to ruining the movie.

Of the 3 movies that Apatow has directed, this is his weakest and that is very disappointing because it could have been his best. But the movie needed some real tightening and as much as I love Leslie Mann and Eric Bana, and as good as they are in this, their material was unneccesary and often felt silly and almost all of their stuff just didn't work at all. I also wasn't a fan of the subplot involving Seth Rogan's love interest. That just didn't feel right with me either.

Either way, there is just enough good stuff to overcome the movie's significant weaknesses. It's just disappointing that movie could have been more.

7/10

[Abbie Normal]

Uh, what? Hundreds of films, good and bad, have had HBO specials. An HBO special is absolutely no indication of the quality of a film.



Most movies when advertising will mention the director's or producer's previous popular films. It's marketing, it brings in audience. Some of the best films of this decade have had previews that mentioned the filmmakers' previous films.


No, you are wrong. HBO does a special preview for a movie about 4 or 5 times a year at the most. This is not a regular special on a movie, but a longer preview to help boost the movie's appeal. I will privately email you every time one of these specials are on and we will see what happens.

I am telling you, HBO has a high percentage of specials for movies that suck.

I did not say mention. I said a lot of mentioning. Almost to the point of pushing the older movies more than the new one. How many movies have you seen the trailer to and it starts out by mentioning Academy Award Winning so and so before the movie is even mentioned? I see that and I know they are pushing that angle because their movie sucks.

A Serious Man is not like this. They mention Coen stuff, but the movie is the focus.

The Last Airbender is not like this, but The Lady in the Water is all about M Night and his hits before they even mention the Lady movie and Lady sucked ass. http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/ladyinthewater/

[Sigur509]

I want to say The Dark Knight had one of those HBO specials...But I could be wrong.

[anakinsrise]

I want to say The Dark Knight had one of those HBO specials...But I could be wrong.

You are correct sir it was about 10 minutes long

[Bourne101]

No, you are wrong. HBO does a special preview for a movie about 4 or 5 times a year at the most. This is not a regular special on a movie, but a longer preview to help boost the movie's appeal. I will privately email you every time one of these specials are on and we will see what happens.

There are definitely more than 4 or 5 a year. I know what specials you are referring to, I watch most of them. There have been probably 4 or 5 already this summer.

And there is no need for the PM. I usually watch most of them anyway.

I am telling you, HBO has a high percentage of specials for movies that suck.

And I'm telling you, you're probably wrong and a film having an HBO special is no indication of its success. I mean, films like The Dark Knight and Public Enemies have had specials, two very good films. It's not like HBO is calling filmmakers up and saying "Your movie sucks, lets make an HBO special on it!" or filmmakers calling HBO up and saying "Our movie sucks, lets make an HBO special on it!" HBO is affiliated with several different companies including DreamWorks, Fox (hence Wolverine), Universal (hence Public Enemies and Funny People), and Warner Brothers (hence The Dark Knight and Harry Potter). Those film companies just decide to make HBO specials for their bigger films to market them and get people interested.

I did not say mention. I said a lot of mentioning. Almost to the point of pushing the older movies more than the new one. How many movies have you seen the trailer to and it starts out by mentioning Academy Award Winning so and so before the movie is even mentioned? I see that and I know they are pushing that angle because their movie sucks.

A Serious Man is not like this. They mention Coen stuff, but the movie is the focus.

The Funny People trailer didn't mention Apatow's films any more than A Serious Man's trailer did. I mean, A Serious Man had a fucking ten second motion credits of all the great Coen films. Funny People has a brief, two second title card that says "the third film from Judd Apatow, director of The 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up", about half way through the 3 minute trailer. It's called MARKETING. Nearly every film does this. Good and bad. Whoopdy fuckin' doo.

Nothing that you are saying creates any indication of a bad film. You're not convincing anyone.

[Abbie Normal]

http://www.iwatchstuff.com/2008/11/13/funny-people-poster.jpg

Says it all to me. I am not saying this movie sucks. I am just saying the marketing usually means the movie is not nearly as good as past work and that is why they need to market it this way, rather than on its own, but like I said we will keep tabs on it.

[SpikeDurden]

Abbie, frankly, I think you are wrong. For years and years and years studios have used the past work of the filmmakers involved to remind the general public of both hit films and quailty films in the marketing for their new projects. It has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of the film, it is just another way to entice people to come see their movie. Essentially, any film that is directed by somebody of note or somebody who has had past hits uses those past hits to help market the new project. The same can be said of films that include actors that are former Oscar winners or nominees, or films starring actors who may not yet be names but were in one or projects that people may remember or were big hits.

[Abbie Normal]

Abbie, frankly, I think you are wrong. For years and years and years studios have used the past work of the filmmakers involved to remind the general public of both hit films and quailty films in the marketing for their new projects. It has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of the film, it is just another way to entice people to come see their movie. Essentially, any film that is directed by somebody of note or somebody who has had past hits uses those past hits to help market the new project. The same can be said of films that include actors that are former Oscar winners or nominees, or films starring actors who may not yet be names but were in one or projects that people may remember or were big hits.

I guess we disagree. Frankly, how many Oscar winning movies with previous Oscar winners or nominated people use that fact in their advertising. Not many. This trick is mainly used on lesser quality movies. I will point them out as I see them and you can judge then.

[Abbie Normal]

This thread is supposed to be about Funny People. I started another thread in the general section to address part of my point. Please debate it there.


http://www.joblo.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3089098#post3089098

[Bourne101]

Saw it again today and I enjoyed it even more than I did the first time. It seemed to flow a bit better this time around.

[SpikeDurden]

I guess we disagree. Frankly, how many Oscar winning movies with previous Oscar winners or nominated people use that fact in their advertising. Not many. This trick is mainly used on lesser quality movies. I will point them out as I see them and you can judge then.

I'm pretty sure most of them do. At least, the ones that are high profile and set out to win awards and feature actors that are well known and have won awards before. Like with anything, advertisers want to present every piece of information regarding the product to the potential audience.

Your argument assumes that the quality of a trailer is indicative of the quality of the movie, which has been proven time and time again to not be the case. You are saying that a trailer for a good movie should be good enough to not have to show information about the director or actor's previous work or accolades and that the material should speak for itself. How many times have crappy movies had great trailers and vice versa? When constructing a trailer, the marketing company simply evaluates every piece of information they have, including the footage from the movie and information about the director and actors so they can put together 2 and a half minutes that will best entice an audience to go see the film. The people who create trailers do not take the quality of the finished product into account when making these trailers, and often they do not even get to see the entire film, and this is partly why the tones of trailers often do not reflect the tone of a movie, particularly when the director does not get a say in the creation of the trailer.

It is all about selling the movie to the audience. And it has nothing whatsoever to do with the quality of the finished product.

[bigred760]

This movie really has nothing very special going for it. There are several dull or repetitive moments, a lot of the supporting characters are annoying (or are characters that those actors have played before), and even though the movie is called Funny People, the funny moments are few and far between. This is not a comedy. This is a character study about a comedian . . . maybe two. And while one's story is interesting and worth following - that would be Adam Sandler, the other is not interesting at all and maybe even a little cliche (the storyline between him and the girl was predictable as hell), that would be Seth Rogen. Some of the stand up comedy sequences are not bad, and the climax of the movie where we learn the romantic fates of Sandler, Eric Bana, and Leslie Mann was good as well. I think Sandler delivered a great performance, but his was the only one. A lot of the movie is repetitive and/or dull, and really isn't that funny at all. I think this is Apatow's weakest movie to date.

6/10

[QUENTIN]

Worst movie I've seen so far this year and I pray I don't see anything worse. I was bored the whole way through, maybe laughed 4 times, and didn't give a shit what happened, particularly when it became clear absolutely nothing was going to happen. And it goes on foreveeeeeeeer. I'm probably skipping the next few Apatow projects. I can't imagine anyone willing to make this movie making something good anytime soon.

3/10

[BakeTheMooCow]

Worst movie I've seen so far this year and I pray I don't see anything worse. I was bored the whole way through, maybe laughed 4 times, and didn't give a shit what happened, particularly when it became clear absolutely nothing was going to happen. And it goes on foreveeeeeeeer. I'm probably skipping the next few Apatow projects. I can't imagine anyone willing to make this movie making something good anytime soon.

3/10

hark! A voice of reason. You said in the GMT thread that it made you angry that you paid to see this - and that is exactly how I felt after the credits rolled. There are very very few films that make me feel that way. Usually, I watch a movie and if it sucks, I take my lumps and move on. But this is the kind of movie where the sense of regret for contributing to the box office really lingered with me. Never again. It was literally difficult to watch this movie towards the end. I couldn't even look at the screen. A lot of the middling reviews seem to give Apatow a pass because he's Apatow. Let's call a spade a spade! Dude's on auto-pilot.

[Sigur509]

9/10

Saw it Friday, and it has stuck with me since. I really cant stop thinking about it. It was long, but never felt too long, and I could have watched another hour with these guys. Some very funny moments and great lines, and some stuff I didn't expect. I really loved the scene when Ira played that warren zevon song and we saw Sandlers reaction, that got me for some reason. Apatow has yet to fail me, and I will not stop seeing his films anytime soon.

I just want to see it once more in the theaters if I can. Probably the best film I've seen this year so far(not that it'll last).

By the way, I want to get my hands on that amazing soundtrack. Every track is great.

[Bourne101]

Saw it Friday, and it has stuck with me since. I really cant stop thinking about it.

Ditto. I literally have not stopped thinking about it since I saw it. Each morning since I saw it I have woken up thinking about it and it sticks with me throughout the day.

By the way, I want to get my hands on that amazing soundtrack. Every track is great.

Agreed, I don't think I commented on it in my review. Each song corresponds very well with each scene, and it's a very pleasant soundtrack overall.

[Canto]

I just saw it and I enjoyed it. 8.5/10

[bsquared318]

“Funny People” is not your average formulaic comedy. I don’t even like to call it a comedy, but rather a powerful drama sprinkled with comedic moments. It has a run time just over two hours and thirty minutes, but it doesn’t seem like it. With its engaging story, multi-faceted characters and spot-on humor, it is without a doubt Judd Apatow’s best film to date. This is mainly due to the fact that “Funny People” comes across as being real rather than just another movie.

The movie stars Adam Sandler as George Simmons, a man who has it all but still feels empty inside, even more so when diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. He takes a liking to struggling amateur comedian Ira Wright (Seth Rogen), hiring him to write jokes for him. After undergoing extensive experimental treatment, George is told by his doctor that he is no longer sick. Despite this, George still feels as empty as ever.

I think the biggest surprise for me was seeing how well the cast did in bringing their characters to life. The film’s costars, Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman, and Leslie Mann, are all Apatow regulars. They could’ve easily just been playing another character from another script, but I say a character rather than an actor trying to bring an all-too-familiar character to life.

There is not a weak performance among any of these actors. Sandler can make us love him one minute and then hate him the next, with emotions so subtle you can’t help but pick up on his inner emotional torment. Seth Rogen steps out of the mold that his scripts usually cram him into and shows us a different side, a more human side. Jonah Hill is hilarious and profane as ever, and Jason Schwartzman is as odd as ever. Even Eric Bana is fun to watch as the crazy Australian married to George’s old girlfriend.

This is a very personal film for Apatow, who was writing jokes for comedians at a very young age. This film was so personal, in fact, that Apatow has his wife and two children playing major parts in the film. Such a move is usually not a good idea and takes away from the intended effect of the movie, but in this case it just adds to the film. The production design went overboard into paying homage to comedians both living and deceased. Sometimes it seems that Apatows is narrowing down his audience, especially with his overuse of cameos. These seem forced and take away from the unique nature of the film, the exception being a sidesplitting scene with Ray Romano and Eminem.

“Funny People” is unlike anything that Apatow has given us. That isn’t to say that it still doesn’t boast his trademarks. There is pervasive swearing, with jokes about male anatomy being so constant that they lose their effect and become gratuitous and almost obligatory. At times, the film’s lengthy nature can be an issue. Apatow seemed to have a lot more he wanted to say judging by scenes from trailers that didn’t make it to the final cut.

“Funny People” is refreshingly non-formulaic, though its trailers would have you believe otherwise. I feel that many people will go into this movie expecting a low-brow comedy that doesn’t have any heart and just provides you with a good laugh. Nothing more. If you go to this movie expecting that, then you’re going to loathe this movie and everything about it.

This movie isn’t about a story that we’ve seen before. It’s about characters, and real ones at that. There isn’t a happy ending, but it isn’t a downer either. “Funny People” is a glimpse into the lives of people that are just trying to make their way. They have their own problems and inner anguish just like you and me. In essence, “Funny People” is a movie about people. Real people.

9/10

[Nikalas]

I just saw it and I enjoyed it.

My favorite review of this movie.

[NathanRomano]

Good step in actual filmmaking for Apatow. I really enjoyed it. It didn't drag as much as Knocked Up, IMO.

8/10

[Earl Bonds]

Way too much Gay shit in this movie being passed off as "Guys Being Guys"

Not For me.


4/10

[LordSimen]

Great freakin' movie. I honestly don't understand what the hell people are talking about when they say the movie needed trimming, or that it dragged. Honestly the movie felt short as hell to me. 10/10

[Abbie Normal]

A very mature type comedy. You don't see many of these now a days. Slightly depressing. Not sure if this is a comedy or just a light drama. I think this was designed for us to feel sorry for the life of a comedian.

Seth looks butt ugly. He should go back to chubby. Leslie was very funny when she confronted her husband, but was terrible when she first went to see Adam. Adam was very awkward. Very depressing character. Johan Hill is a mess. Schwartzman was just too gay for me. I wanted to punch Daisy in the face.

I enjoyed this, but I doubt I will re watch any time soon. Too fucking long. Need to shave off at least 20 mins. I would have not driven home with Adam after he rips me like that.

6/10

[poopontheshoes7]

Beh, what a disappointment. I wouldn't say it felt to long, the length didn't bother me. It was the characters.

Why was every single person in this film a fucking asshole? Except for Rogen and the damn doctor everyone in this film is a completely unlikable fuck.

In a way I like how Sandler's character didn't take the cliche route of "shallow prick turns into great guy" by the end of the film. But he was just plain unlikable. We never got to know him or sympathize with him before we find out he is sick. So for 2 1/2 hours we're following around a sick asshole. Not to mention that bitch of girl and the two roomates. With Apatows other films, he manages to make a character that is seemingly a jerk likable. Not in this flick. Everyone was just needlessly ugly.

Not to mention I feel the the final 20 or so minutes were terrible. The drama towards the end was incredibly sloppy and awkward imo.

4/10.

[ericdraven]

This movie really has nothing very special going for it. There are several dull or repetitive moments, a lot of the supporting characters are annoying (or are characters that those actors have played before), and even though the movie is called Funny People, the funny moments are few and far between. This is not a comedy. This is a character study about a comedian . . . maybe two. And while one's story is interesting and worth following - that would be Adam Sandler, the other is not interesting at all and maybe even a little cliche (the storyline between him and the girl was predictable as hell), that would be Seth Rogen. Some of the stand up comedy sequences are not bad, and the climax of the movie where we learn the romantic fates of Sandler, Eric Bana, and Leslie Mann was good as well. I think Sandler delivered a great performance, but his was the only one. A lot of the movie is repetitive and/or dull, and really isn't that funny at all. I think this is Apatow's weakest movie to date.

6/10

That probably sums up my whole feelings of the movie.

[FLAME_ON]

Anyone else think Sandler's performance was particularly well played??


7/10--I thought the first hour or so was amazing, but after the whole staying at Leslie Mann's place for the weekend and George Simmons turning into a pathetic character, it started to fall apart... I enjoyed it, especially the behind-the-scene look at the stand up world.

[Abbie Normal]

Anyone else think Sandler's performance was particularly well played??


7/10--I thought the first hour or so was amazing, but after the whole staying at Leslie Mann's place for the weekend and George Simmons turning into a pathetic character, it started to fall apart... I enjoyed it, especially the behind-the-scene look at the stand up world.

Not particularly. He was ok. We have seen his "constipated face" acting before. I did not really buy most of his emotional scenes. I did not really care that he was sick. I was not happy he was going to live.

[LordSimen]

Am I the only one who enjoyed the last half of the movie the most? :confused:

[Bourne101]

Am I the only one who enjoyed the last half of the movie the most? :confused:

After viewing it the first time, I enjoyed the last half the most. After the re-watch, everything was about equal to me.

[JoeChar4321]

This movie really has nothing very special going for it. There are several dull or repetitive moments, a lot of the supporting characters are annoying (or are characters that those actors have played before), and even though the movie is called Funny People, the funny moments are few and far between. This is not a comedy. This is a character study about a comedian . . . maybe two. And while one's story is interesting and worth following - that would be Adam Sandler, the other is not interesting at all and maybe even a little cliche (the storyline between him and the girl was predictable as hell), that would be Seth Rogen. Some of the stand up comedy sequences are not bad, and the climax of the movie where we learn the romantic fates of Sandler, Eric Bana, and Leslie Mann was good as well. I think Sandler delivered a great performance, but his was the only one. A lot of the movie is repetitive and/or dull, and really isn't that funny at all. I think this is Apatow's weakest movie to date.

6/10

That pretty much covers it right on the mark.

A two and a half hour movie that felt twice as long. It's a soap opera and a TV mini-series all packed in to one long and fruitless ride. The characters are somewhat interesting and that keeps you involved just enough to care where this marathon movie ends. The one thing that really hurts the film is having seen the trailer for it ahead of time. Knowing that Adam Sandler's character recovers takes all the bite and emotion right out of the film. Horrible marketing decision by the powers that be. The one thing this movie is NOT is funny. A very few mild chuckles aside, anyone expecting a comedy will be disappointed. It an adult character study that's over long and drawn out and ultimately goes absolutely nowhere at all.

5/10

[ScaryFreak1827]

I liked it. Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen played their comedic/dramatic parts well, with fine smaller roles from Hill, Mann and Schwartzman, and at no point did it become preachy/sappy. I admire most of Apatow's films and this is no exception. It had me laughing out loud at some parts (Jonah Hill's kittens Youtube videos were priceless :D) and feeling for the characters at other times. For a 2 1/2 hour film it went by at a smooth pace and never dragged or felt bloated. Not a bad summer dramedy.

8/10

[LordSimen]

For a 2 1/2 hour film it went by at a smooth pace and never dragged or felt bloated. Not a bad summer dramedy.


Yay! Someone who agrees with me that the movie flowed well! :D

[ilovemovies]

If the movie had ended when Sandler finds out that he's beaten the cancer then I would agree. Unfortunately, the movie continues to go on 40 or so minutes and this is where the movie does a lot of damage to itself.

[LordSimen]

If the movie had ended when Sandler finds out that he's beaten the cancer then I would agree. Unfortunately, the movie continues to go on 40 or so minutes and this is where the movie does a lot of damage to itself.

That would have been a terrible movie if that had happened. :confused: It would have had no sense of closure, the characters would have gone nowhere and it would have been a totally incomplete film if they did that. It would have been a funny movie still, sure, but it would be a completely flawed film unlike the way it is now.

[ilovemovies]

Well the would have had to find a quick way to wrap things up. But if the movie had ended there we would saved ourselves from the horrible scenes involving Leslie Mann and Eric Bana.

[LordSimen]

But those were the best scenes in the movie. :(

[Fancyclaps]

I don't get why some people are so down on the dramatic bits, I thought they were great and played out very well. I stayed away from this movie for awhile because I heard it was only average but I just saw it and would give it a 9/10; one of the best movies I've seen this year. I thought it was very funny but more importantly I thought it told a great story. Good acting all around and that Ray Romano/Eminem cameo was hilarious.

[ilovemovies]

I liked Ray Romano's cameo but Eminem seemed very out of place IMO. I didn't find his stuff to be especially funny except for when he's talking to Rogan and Romano briefly.

[athf1980]

4.5/5

a pretty good comedy/drama flick.

[Canto]

I liked Ray Romano's cameo but Eminem seemed very out of place IMO. I didn't find his stuff to be especially funny except for when he's talking to Rogan and Romano briefly.

Yea I thought Eminem's part was really bad, bad acting and just seemed like it was stuck in there, very out of place like you said.

[Badbird]

I think what hangs up people about the end is that for the first 2/3rds of the movie, the storyline is very broad, but the last 1/3rd gets very focused on one event. It definitely shifts in tone and focus.

But it didn't really bug me. I thought it was a little long, but I was never bored. I thought it was funny and all the acting was solid.

8/10

[MisterTwister]

Easily Apatow's worst film. Sandler and Rogen were great and there was some really funny scenes but most of the movie just drags and feels like it lasts forever and forever and...you get the idea. I got really bored towards the end. I will say Eric Bana made me laugh and I'm not a fan of his.

It felt like two movies in one with the first movie being the better of the two.

5/10