Review of Funny People (2009) by Kenneth B — 25 Mar 2014
If epic means stretching a point then this certainly is 'epic'. Apatow has a habit of making people think his film are better than they actually are (Knocked Up being the case in point). Funny People does have a few things going for it.
It is funny. It is satirical. Seth Rogan puts in perhaps a career best performance. Adam Sandler is bearable for the first time since Punch-Drunk Love. Despite all this it is simply too long and once the laughs dry up, the drama just doesn't have enough heft to carry the film through.
This review of Funny People (2009) was written by Kenneth B on 25 Mar 2014.
Funny People has generally received mixed reviews.
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