Sunday, July 27, 2008

Forgetting Sarah Marshall


Forgetting Sarah Marshall - as the name implies, this is a movie ideal for those guys out there who're just out of a relationship. Well even those just into a relationship would appreciate it. Not to say that happy and single guys won't have a good laugh watching the movie. I just did.

Starring Jason Segel(who has also done the writing credits), Kristen Bell as the titular character, and Mila Kunis, the movie is about the journey the hero goes through after a break-up with the leading lady and if he eventually overcomes the hangover. Humour is the highlight of the movie, but it's not one of those typical rom-coms. There is no overdose of emotion. Everything is light-hearted. The director, Nicholas Stoller deserves credit for making good use of humor in many parts of the movie. Jason Segel has a body language that suits the style of comedy very well. Russell Brand delivers a great performance as a European pop artist Aldous Snow. Some of his lines are truly hilarious for the timing with which they're delivered and the effect they produce. Mila Kunis is totally ravishing as Rachel the receptionist and will certainly make any guy forget any Sarah Marshall.

Most of the film is shot in Hawaii and this sets a light tone for the movie visually too. Parental advisory: There are quite a few explicit scenes in the movie, even full-frontal nudity. Now guys, don't jump and download the movie immediately. It is male full-frontal nudity. But its use in the movie is just in a humorous manner, which makes it acceptable. Overall, this movie's certainly recommended for anyone looking for a good laugh with one of the movies that released this year.

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