Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Q: What’s the movie about?

A: When Peter's (Jason Segel) actress girlfriend (Kristen Bell) leaves him for a rock star (Russell Brand), he goes on vacation in Hawaii to heal his heart, and runs into them there.

Q: Who’s in the movie?

A: Jason Segel, Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Russell Brand, Bill Hader, Jack McBrayer, Jonah Hill, Paul Rudd, Da'Vone McDonald, Maria Thayer, Billy Baldwin

Q: Is this movie worth the price of admission?

A: Go! Another Judd Apatow-style success story, this comedy has a story strongly based in reality, original jokes, and a few extraneous scenes placed ever so carefully to give haters an excuse not to like this film even though everyone else does.

Q: Will this movie make me laugh?

A: You can count on it. Highlights come mostly from the lesser known actors and Billy Baldwin... of course.

Q: Will this movie make me cry?

A: No, but the main character's crying might make you laugh.

Q: Will this movie be up for any awards?

A: I saw 5 previews for comedies before this movie, all of which looked brilliant and hilarious, so I'm thinking the comedy category is going to be pretty competitive at the Oscars this year... Oh, that's right, the Oscars don't acknowledge that comedies exist. But I guess they're right, Best Picture should always go to some mediocre dramatic film, that most people didn't like or understand.

Q: How is the Acting?

A: Discover the softer side of That 70's Show's Mila Kunis. This role proves that she has a greater range and a deeper beauty than anyone familiar with her signature character, Jackie Burkhart, probably would have given her credit for. This movie will be a turning point in her movie career. Similarly, if you know Jason Segel from How I Met Your Mother, you may be surprised to see that he can play a realistic person so convincingly. But Russell Brand, a little known actor from the UK, is in charge of stealing this movie.

Q: How is the Directing?

A: You can't even tell Nicholas Stoller is a first timer! And the actresses all look glossy and beautiful under the flattering lighting.

Q: How is the story/script?

A: If you've ever had your heart broken, you can relate to the emotions driving this story forward, like the feeling that you're seeing your heart breaker's face everywhere, which drives you to making bad decisions, like casually stalking them, and rebelliously hooking-up with complete strangers, for the sole purpose of making that heart breaker suffer!... Which they won't, because they're probably never going to find out about it, and even if they do, they won't care, because if they weren't over you in the first place, they wouldn't have stomped on your heart like it was a grape at a wine making festival. Sorry, that's just how it works.

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Q: What’s the movie about?

A: Inspired by the true story, and the book, about 6 MIT students who counted cards in Black Jack, and took Vegas for a million dollars.

Q: Who’s in the movie?

A: Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Aaron Yoo, Liza Lapira, Jacob Pitts, Laurence Fishburne, Josh Gad, Sam Golzari

Q: Is this movie worth the price of admission?

A: Go! It's entertaining and educational! Especially if you're looking for a system with which to run the Black Jack tables and get rich quick... Or, more likely, lose your shirt.

Q: Will this movie make me laugh?

A: They try for it. All but a few of the jokes felt a little on the nose to me.

Q: Will this movie make me cry?

A: More like frustrate you... which is one of the many emotions worth going to the movies for.

Q: Will this movie be up for any awards?

A: I'm giving the Best Jonah Hill Impersonation Award to Josh Gad. Rarely has a casting choice so obviously tried to compensate for the actor they wanted but couldn't get. (P.S. this is not inside information, it's merely an educated speculation.)

Q: How is the Acting?

A: Kevin Spacey's role was written with him in mind, and it's obviously a no-brainer for him to work his magic on. Kate Bosworth is a little stiff, and it's hard to feel anything much about her character beyond, "Wow, has she got perfect facial features." And Jim Sturgess is clearly the new Tobey Maguire. You know, almost attractive, in a completely non-threatening dorky guy way.

Q: How is the Directing?

A: Really a good time! I love the montages, and the way Robert Luketic smoothly moves back and forth between the bright lights and glamour of Vegas, and the gloomy, snowy, cold of Boston. It's hard to believe it's the same guy who directed Legally Blonde (also a great movie, but with a totally different look.)

Q: How is the story/script?

A: It keeps you entertained the whole way through. There are a few holes in the logic, but not so big that they can't be overlooked, because the story is fascinating in and of itself.

Q: Is there anything else worth mentioning about the movie?

A: The real story takes place in the 80s and 90s, and the movie is modern day, so that had me confused for at least the first half. Also, the main character's name is Ben Campbell, but the real guy's name is Jeff Ma, so when they say "inspired by a true story," they really mean, "Inspired."

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