Review of Funny People (2009) by Edmund C — 22 Oct 2011

Anyone who thinks that Judd Apatow is the new saving grace for American comedy is just plain wrong. His films are painfully predictable & even when they veer off into original territory, you can work out what is going to happen.

This film falls into this category & although the acting is good, it's not nearly as funny as it could be. Sandler is a decent enough actor but he's just not a comedian. Shouting loudly or using a stupid voice is all he offers but if he didn't sell out as much, he might discover he could have a decent chance at drama.