Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)

That was an excellent one.

So much average

A different way of telling a story

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

About two thirds though my third attempt to sit through this dross I realised it was just a rip-off of Blake Edwards' 10 - a composer runs off on holiday after breaking up with his girlfriend - but this time they cast Russell Brand as Bo Derek!

Top notch hilarious screenplay, relatable characters, layered story, and a gorgeous tropical backdrop. Once every 4-5 years Hollywood makes a comedy that is thouroughly enjoyable upon the first viewing and actually becomes more enjoyable with every viewing. Rather than giving an overview of the plot as I'm sure there are many other reviews for that, I'll discuss why I believe Forgetting Sarah Marshall deserves to be considered a classic Hollywood comedy. The first strength of FSM is in the character depth, complexity, and rawness. Jason Segel Portrays a deeply depressed and conflicted man who believes his recent break up (he was dumped) is the reason for his depression, but as the movie progresses, it becomes clear he was already unhappy in the relationship. As fate would have it the ex lovers end up at the same vacation resort and the story unfolds from there. The movie is FULL of top notch comedic character actors playing in supporting roles. Highlights include Bill Hader, Paul Rudd, and my personal favorite Jack McBrayer. Kristin Bell is solid and Mila Kunis is glowing in her role as the beautiful new potential romantic partner. The casting of Russell Brand as the aloof Brit Rocker is simply stellar. The Hawaiin location adds amazing flavor and culture to the backdrop of the film, bringing in some great locals to tie the scenery and story together. As the film progresses, every actor gets a chance to shine. There are a countless number of classic one liners in the film. A raw and hilarious beginning, tons of hilarious situations, and a satisfying ending make for a classic comedy worth watching again and again.

'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' was very popular when it was first released, and seems to remain a popular choice with TV networks. Until recently, I avoided it at all costs, thinking it would be exactly the sort of movie I hate.After finally watching it, I was pleasantly surprised. Even with the odious and totally unfunny Russell Brand, it was adequately funny, an unexpected change for a romcom. There was plenty I didn't like though. There's a lot of crude humour in the film, and some of it just isn't funny. This film is the movie equivalent of a joke book. Some parts are amusing, others not so much.Overall, 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' provides a few good laughs, but is rather hit and miss with its humour. A moderately amusing, but overrated comedy.

Peter (Jason Segel) is a composer and a likable guy who's devastated when his girlfriend of five years, Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), the star of a TV show dumps him. To breaks his depression he flies to Hawaii, but Sarah and her new beau, Aldous Snow, a promiscuous perverse English rocker (A scene stealing Russell Brand) are staying at the same resort too. This movie was my introduction to Jason Segel having never seen an episode of his TV show 'How I Met Your Mother' and now revisiting it years later, (having seen every episode of the show) I can still see why I liked his performance here even more.Every actor here does a fine job, from the Impossibly gorgeous Mila Kunis, Paul Rudd to Kristen Bell and Jonah Hill. But it is Brand who steals the movie, he is simply hilarious. It is no wonder Aldos Snow got his own spin off movie 'Get Him To The Greek'