Review of Observe and Report (2009) by Dave K — 13 Jul 2010

So you went to see what you thought would be a straight-forward comedy starring Seth Rogen and found a dark, twisted, bleak look at the life of delusional man who never grew up. I say, KUDOS.

I had no idea what I was in for when started this movie, but found myself uncomfortable and even sometimes upset by what I was watching.

The deconstruction of a man who has built a perception of life around himself to guard him from the truth that he has accomplished nothing.

Surrounding himself with supplicants to continue his delusional mindset Seth Rogen's character gets darker and darker until he practically self-destructs.

I don't want to give too much away, but while this may have been billed as a comedy and certainly that is what Rogen is best known for the performance delivered and the subject matter prove that Mr. Rogen has far more depth than I gave him credit for.

A very twisted tale with just the right amount of everything in all the right places.

This movie will make you laugh, but it will also make you sad and I challenge you to watch this and see just how deep the mud actually goes. See if it swallows you too. It did me.