Funny People (2-Disc Unrated Collector’s Edition) [Blu-ray]
Funny People (2-Disc Unrated Collector’s Edition) [Blu-ray]
Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann star in this seriously funny film from writer-director Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up). When famous comedian George Simmons (Sandler) is given a second chance at a new beginning, he and his assistant, a struggling comedian, Ira (Rogen), return to the places and people that matter most…including the stand-up spots that gave him his start and the girl that got away (Mann). Co-starring Jonah Hill, Eric Bana and Jason Schwartzman, it’s the film critics cheer is “uproariously funny!” (Sonny Bunch, The Washington Times)Funny People pulls off quite a feat: it examines the sources of comedy and manages to be knockout funny. Adam Sandler plays George Simmons, a successful comedian of Adam Sandler proportions who is diagnosed with a fatal blood disease. Faced with impending death, he recognizes that he has no friends and decides to make a best friend out of an aspiring young comedian named Ira (Seth Rogen, Knocked Up). This lopsided relationship gradually takes on aspects of true friendship as Ira forces George to try to reconnect with the people in his life, including his ex-girlfriend Laura (Leslie Mann, 17 Again). But forging real relationships conflicts with all the impulses that feed George’s comedy: can he truly re-create his life? Funny People has enough raw, no-inhibitions comedy to satisfy Sandler fans, but the core of the movie is far more complex and compelling–and significantly, Sandler rises to it. He, Rogen, and Mann all deliver superb performances, as does the supporting cast (including Jonah Hill, Superbad; Jason Schwartzman, Rushmore; and Eric Bana, Munich). Funny People fits into the ranks of such classics as Hannah and Her Sisters andTerms of Endearment: movies that blend sadness and joy into a vibrant picture of life. –Bret Fetzer
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Much better than I expected
I enjoyed this movie a lot more than I thought I would. It is unique. I felt like I was getting a different look into the world of comedy. Adam Sandler does a great job of portraying a cynical, cold, veteran king of comedy who has had it all and done it all (not too much of a stretch). The supporting cast is pretty good, and the comedy within the movie seems real enough, but I really enjoyed Sandler’s performance for most of the movie. The only problem I have really is the fact that for me the buildup and climax of the movie was the weakest part of the film - a little boring and overdone, though it ended strong afterward. I found Seth Rogen to be good in some scenes but also boring in others - he seems better suited to play a more raunchy and cynical character himself rather than the relatively innocent guy he tries to portray here.
This is half drama and half comedy, not a “mainstream” type of movie, but Sandler’s performance anchored the film and I recommend it.
Oh and - minor spoiler here - I absolutely love that the late, great Warren Zevon’s “Keep Me In Your Heart” is the one song that broke through George’s veneer. That was a great scene.
1 Stars Not what I expected…
I seriously did not expect a dramatic look into the mind of a comedian when I rented this movie. They marketed this movie like the Forty Year Old Virigin and Knocked Up! When I rented the movie I expected a lot of humour and with so many funny actors I put way too much faith in it. My wife and I was so disappointed that we stopped watching it. I don’t watch a lot of TV, but when I do watch something I want it to be worth while.
If you’re into these artsy films about the serious life of people in the spotlight, then you’re going to like this film. However, if you’re looking for humour like Adam Sandler’s previous films (i.e. Happy Gilmore, etc) then you can forget about it.
I give this film 1 star because this is not my kind of movie and it was advertised like a great comedy film not drama film. :/
5 Stars Funny People Funny Movie
Very funny movie Sandler and Rogen have a hilarious chemistry throughout the movie which makes for some very memorable comedy.
1 Stars Painful
This movie had funny parts but was too long and very painful at times to watch.
3 Stars Not Sandlers best.
I guess I just look for Sandlers movies to be a bit better but this one to me just fell short.
Some of it was funny but overall I just found it all lacking.
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