Judd Apatow is now my favorite producer. Okay, so I've never had a favorite producer before, but NOW I do! I've seen every movie he has written, directed, and produced except for Drillbit Taylor and I have loved them all (even Walk Hard). Forgetting Sarah Marshall is no exception.
Jason Segel wrote this masterpiece and stars in it. Brilliant in Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared, and How I met your mother, Jason Segal shines as a musician (Peter Bretter) who is dumped by the beautiful
Kristen Bell (Heroes), and he take is hard- real hard. Trust me, I wouldn't take it well either.
Mila Kunis (That 70's Show) plays the adorable Rachel Jansen, a hostess as a Hawaiin hotel who befriends Peter and helps him overcome that hard breakup. I could go on and on about the co-stars, Paul Rudd, Bill Hader, Jonah Hill, and Russell Brand, but that'll take up a lot more of your time, so I'll just say they were great.
This movie is not for everyone. It's a new breed of romantic comedy. Not too many romantic comedies are rated-R, and none of them are this lewd and vulgar. But it work, and works well. This movie is perfect for people like me- someone who has been devastated from a break-up. It's hilarious and real. It gives hope to those of us still looking for that right person. And most importantly, you leave with a sore face from laughing and smiling so much.
Grade: A+
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