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ethaxton · 08-03-2009, 11:43 PM

I've heard really mixed opinions on Funny People...most of my friends have trashed it, some bad reviews, but I've heard a few good things too.

FiddySpence · 08-04-2009, 12:15 AM

nick is the first person i've seen use a word like 'brilliant', but the only negative things i've heard is that it's too long which is to be expected from an apatow written film. i'm still looking forward to it, although i can already tell i want to fuck up that randy character pretty badly.

morgadt · 08-04-2009, 12:55 AM

Funny People is far from being considered a terrible movie when it has so much funny dialogue and likable characters. The films only flaw is it's questionable length, especially in the third act where the story between Sandler and Leslie Mann seems unrelated and unnecessary. On the other hand, if that sub plot had been omitted Apatow would have never gotten his message across. That the love a woman has for "funny people" just doesn't compare to the stable love that a normal man can offer. It's like the bitter truth of being a comedian. Apatow films are always realistic.

NiCK (Crush) · 08-04-2009, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dissident

nick is the first person i've seen use a word like 'brilliant', but the only negative things i've heard is that it's too long which is to be expected from an apatow written film. i'm still looking forward to it, although i can already tell i want to fuck up that randy character pretty badly.

it's an interesting look at the world of stand up comedy. it's easily Apatow's best film. i used the word "brilliant' simply because it is the perfect combination of funny, smarts, and heart.

Adam Sandler couldn't have possibly done a better job in this one.

NiCK (Crush) · 08-04-2009, 02:14 AM

And this "too long" nonsense... It's a fine length. Just because it's a comedy doesn't mean it has to be 87 minutes. It didn't feel long at all.

FiddySpence · 08-04-2009, 12:55 PM

well i haven't seen it yet, i'm looking forward to it, but you're also one of the only people i've heard not complain about the length so i guess i'll see. i'll give anything apatow does a fair chance. well except for drillbit taylor.

drh424s · 08-07-2009, 01:57 PM

Funny people is decent, nothing mindblowing, but it's ok. I also quite enjoyed (500) days of summer. Very funny and well directed.

1t. Dan · 08-07-2009, 02:05 PM

I saw funny people last night.

It was stupid as fuck. Don't waste your money.

Now Changeling is a good movie.

joyride41 · 08-07-2009, 02:31 PM

anyone seen 500 days of summer yet?

morgadt · 08-07-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1t. Dan

I saw funny people last night.

It was stupid as fuck. Don't waste your money.

Now Changeling is a good movie.

. It wasn't a masterpiece, but it's worth seeing.

That's current...?

drh424s · 08-07-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by joyride41

anyone seen 500 days of summer yet?

It's great, well done, is funny for the guys too, and filmed in a wonderful way. It really has some funny moments. Very good movie, I could see why it did so well at sundance. Both characters do really well.

NiCK (Crush) · 08-08-2009, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 1t. Dan

I saw funny people last night.

It was stupid as fuck. Don't waste your money.

Dan, honestly, explain to me why it was "stupid as fuck"? It wasn't supposed to be the The 40 Year Old Virgin 2, or Superbad: Even Badder.

NiCK (Crush) · 08-08-2009, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by joyride41

anyone seen 500 days of summer yet?

Tops on my list to see right now.

morgadt · 08-08-2009, 02:44 AM

Ghostbusters III. I'm defintely in the minority that enjoyed the second one. This could be awesome, but then again, it seems like the threequel is on a losing strieak (X Men 3, Spiderman 3, T3, etc.)

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NiCK (Crush) · 08-08-2009, 02:45 AM

the 2nd one rocks.

gweeps · 08-08-2009, 03:08 AM

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NiCK (Crush) · 08-08-2009, 03:10 AM

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Nice!

homermcclane · 08-08-2009, 07:56 AM

some viewers are hating 'funny people' because it's not what they expected; they see rogen, sandler, and apatow and expect a sex/drug comedy. mismarketing can kill a movie like nothing else. it's certainly flawed (too long, convoluted plotting in the second half, rogen being miscast), but i can't believe people wanting their money back. i heard one person say it was 'worse than being stuck in traffic.' many people would have been happy watching "Redo" or "Merman" because it's what they expected.

homermcclane · 08-08-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by morgadt

Ghostbusters III. I'm defintely in the minority that enjoyed the second one. This could be awesome, but then again, it seems like the threequel is on a losing strieak (X Men 3, Spiderman 3, T3, etc.)

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all hearsay. there's no finished script and no one's signed yet.

homermcclane · 08-08-2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dissident

nick is the first person i've seen use a word like 'brilliant', but the only negative things i've heard is that it's too long which is to be expected from an apatow written film. i'm still looking forward to it, although i can already tell i want to fuck up that randy character pretty badly.

he's a dead on indictment of a large population of LA comics.

08-04-2009, 12:55 AM	#143
morgadt Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 6,623	Funny People is far from being considered a terrible movie when it has so much funny dialogue and likable characters. The films only flaw is it's questionable length, especially in the third act where the story between Sandler and Leslie Mann seems unrelated and unnecessary. On the other hand, if that sub plot had been omitted Apatow would have never gotten his message across. That the love a woman has for "funny people" just doesn't compare to the stable love that a normal man can offer. It's like the bitter truth of being a comedian. Apatow films are always realistic. Last edited by morgadt; 08-10-2009 at 04:58 PM.

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NiCK (Crush) Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 51,911	And this "too long" nonsense... It's a fine length. Just because it's a comedy doesn't mean it has to be 87 minutes. It didn't feel long at all. __________________ NC

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NiCK (Crush) Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 51,911	the 2nd one rocks. __________________ NC

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08-03-2009, 11:43 PM	#141
ethaxton Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 8,408	I've heard really mixed opinions on Funny People...most of my friends have trashed it, some bad reviews, but I've heard a few good things too.

08-04-2009, 12:15 AM	#142
FiddySpence TDCya Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 67,585	nick is the first person i've seen use a word like 'brilliant', but the only negative things i've heard is that it's too long which is to be expected from an apatow written film. i'm still looking forward to it, although i can already tell i want to fuck up that randy character pretty badly.

08-04-2009, 12:55 PM	#146
FiddySpence TDCya Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 67,585	well i haven't seen it yet, i'm looking forward to it, but you're also one of the only people i've heard not complain about the length so i guess i'll see. i'll give anything apatow does a fair chance. well except for drillbit taylor.

08-07-2009, 01:57 PM	#147
drh424s Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,150	Funny people is decent, nothing mindblowing, but it's ok. I also quite enjoyed (500) days of summer. Very funny and well directed.

08-07-2009, 02:05 PM	#148
1t. Dan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 4,632	I saw funny people last night. It was stupid as fuck. Don't waste your money. Now Changeling is a good movie.

08-07-2009, 02:31 PM	#149
joyride41 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 308	anyone seen 500 days of summer yet?

08-08-2009, 02:44 AM	#154
morgadt Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 6,623	Ghostbusters III. I'm defintely in the minority that enjoyed the second one. This could be awesome, but then again, it seems like the threequel is on a losing strieak (X Men 3, Spiderman 3, T3, etc.) [Only registered users can see links.]

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gweeps homesick android Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kingston ON, Canada Posts: 27,809	[Only registered users can see links.]

08-08-2009, 07:56 AM	#158
homermcclane Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,065	some viewers are hating 'funny people' because it's not what they expected; they see rogen, sandler, and apatow and expect a sex/drug comedy. mismarketing can kill a movie like nothing else. it's certainly flawed (too long, convoluted plotting in the second half, rogen being miscast), but i can't believe people wanting their money back. i heard one person say it was 'worse than being stuck in traffic.' many people would have been happy watching "Redo" or "Merman" because it's what they expected.