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31 July 2009 (USA) morePlot:
When seasoned comedian George Simmons learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship cause him to take a relatively green performer under his wing as his opening act. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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Funny People Red Band Movie Trailer (From toxicshock. 10 July 2009, 12:00 AM, PDT)
Apatow’s Funny People Debuts Red Band Trailer
(From Filmonic. 9 July 2009, 5:52 PM, PDT)
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Rated R for language and crude sexual humor throughout, and some sexuality.Parents Guide:
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The characters of George and Ira were written specifically for 'Adam Sandler' and Seth Rogen. moreQuotes:
Mark: When my grandfather died, there was one candle next to his bed. And the candle started flickering. We all thought it was him going to Heaven, you know?Leo: You don't pass through fire to get to Heaven. I think he went to Hell.
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*** This comment may contain spoilers ***
I saw this movie last Wednesday at a free preview screening in Kingston Upon Thames. By the way I was encouraged to go I expected something more like Knocked Up or even the 40 year old virgin.
Turns out that Funny People was actually both a very FUNNY film, about very convincing PEOPLE. Now the version I saw may be subject to further editing so there are a couple of jokes that don't fly and one or two short scenes that really should be cut but all in all this film was a very good example of contemporary comedy-drama and another step in the right direction for Rogan.
More importantly, this is a return to form for Adam Sandler who hasn't made me laugh since Happy Gilmore. The character he plays in this film is very multidimensional and he carries off some difficult scenes extremely well. Yes, his character does lapse into making stupid noises for laughs but this is almost done ironically, like he is playing a caricature of his real life self. He plays a ridiculously successful comedy actor who has been in some crap movies that aren't funny but he does them for the money- one of which being him playing a man trapped in a baby's body. It is tasteless and stupid, and he knows this, yet people seem to love it. Ring any bells? Unsurprisingly, this character was written particularly for Sandler. One thing is very evident from this- he has grown up as an actor. Very reminiscent of Jim Carrey's transition from goofy (though often hilarious) face-pulling to serious, more subtle roles such as The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine.
One scene (and this is not a spoiler) is particularly rubbish, though I am positive that it will be in the final film. At one point about half way through Sandler and Rogan are at this bar chatting to lots of famous faces. We cut to Sandler sat at a table with Eminem with Eminem having this not-funny downbeat monologue about something not interesting enough to remember, then Rogan and Ray Romano turn up. Cue Eminem shouting at Romano and then the obvious punchline from Rogan to Romano... "I thought everybody loved you...?" This scene is just an excuse for a lame joke against Ray Romano which isn't even that funny. Eminem is boring as hell.
The funniest scenes are those between Rogan and Sandler (which there are many) and particularly the many stand-up comedy scenes. Absolutely hilarious. Watch out for the one about Tom Cruise, David Beckham and Will Smith! Genius!
I highly recommend this film. The trailers were absolutely terrible (to the point that I almost sacked off this free screening all together) but what I found was a very very very good film.
You will not be disappointed