Review of Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) by Bryan%20 F — 23 Dec 2018

Strengths: Iâ(TM)m someone who doesnâ(TM)t always find a movie hilarious the first time around. I get more and more jokes as I watch it over time. With this movie, I was in stitches so much the first time, that I watched it again an hour later. Itâ(TM)s been ten years and I still find it hilarious. There are just so many funny scenes. The entire cast provides us with plenty of laughs. Jason Segel (Peter Bretter) manages to be charming, sympathetic and funny. Mila Kunis (Rachel Jansen) is tough, likable, and probably made me laugh more in this than any of her other films combined. Kristen Bell (Sarah Marshall) is outstanding and Russell Brand (Aldous Snow) has never been better. Throw in great small performances from Paul Rudd (Chuck/Kunu), Bill Hader (Brian Bretter), Jonah Hill (Matthew Van Der Wyk), Kristen Wiig (Prana), Jack McBayer (Darald Braden), Maria Thayer (Wyoma Braden), and many others and youâ(TM)ve got non-stop laughs. The script is very strong. While itâ(TM)s obvious comedic, it still does a lot in terms of providing a strong character arc and natural, witty dialogue. The songs written for the movie are also great. All four or five are catchy and fit the characters singing them.

Weaknesses: I canâ(TM)t find many, if any. The beats it hits are pretty familiar and it can, at times, feel like any other romantic comedy. Those moments are quickly wiped away by something special, but they are there.

Overall: A vastly underrated comedy. Itâ(TM)s laugh out loud funny and features some of the best work of a very talented cast. Iâ(TM)ve seen it over ten times and it never gets less enjoyable.