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Funny People pulls off quite a feat: it examines the sources of comedy and manages to be knockout funny. Adam Sandler plays George Simmons, a successful comedian of Adam Sandler proportions who is diagnosed with a fatal blood disease. Faced with impending death, he recognizes that he has no friends and decides to make a best friend out of an aspiring young comedian named Ira (Seth Rogen, Knocked Up). This lopsided relationship gradually takes on aspects of true friendship as Ira forces George to try to reconnect with the people in his life, including his ex-girlfriend Laura (Leslie Mann, 17 Again). But forging real relationships conflicts with all the impulses that feed George’s comedy: can he truly re-create his life? Funny People has enough raw, no-inhibitions comedy to satisfy Sandler fans, but the core of the movie is far more complex and compelling--and significantly, Sandler rises to it. He, Rogen, and Mann all deliver superb performances, as does the supporting cast (including Jonah Hill, Superbad; Jason Schwartzman, Rushmore; and Eric Bana, Munich). Funny People fits into the ranks of such classics as Hannah and Her Sisters and Terms of Endearment: movies that blend sadness and joy into a vibrant picture of life. --Bret Fetzer
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Judd Apatow (40 YEAR OLD VORGIN) casts his former real-life roommate Adam Sandler as George Simmons, a comic superstar who learns in the movie's opening scene that he suffers from a rare blood disorder that will likely kill him within a year. This news gives him the impulse to go back out and work on his stand-up, something he hasn't done in years thanks to the massive success of his movie career. At a club, he meets struggling stand-up Ira Wright (Seth Rogen, PINEAPPLE EXPRESS), takes a shine to him, and hires the young man both to write jokes and to be his personal assistant. Ira, who's been sleeping on a friend's pull-out couch and working a day job at a deli, enjoys the glimpse into the superstar lifestyle, but soon the protégé discovers how selfish and egocentric his mentor really is.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This is something quite different from Adam Sandler and I must say it worked quite well. Although it's a film about stand-up comics, it's not really a comedy. It is funny though.
Funny People is more of a drama. The story follows George, (Adam Sandler) a successful Stand-up who is diagnosed with a rare blood disease and his helper/joke writer Ira (Seth Rogen) who is himself a struggling up and coming comic.
After a gig, George sees potential in Ira and hires him to write jokes for him and help out as his personal assistant. It's hard to describe this film, as not much happens. It's just a journey; a snap shot of people's lives, but nevertheless, it's pretty enjoyable.
It features an all star cast and lots off cameos, with anyone who's anyone on the comedy circuit with at least a few lines at some point in the film. One cameo of note was Marshall Mathers, AKA Eminem and another was MySpace founder, Tom.
Given the cast and the title, Funny People wasn't exactly what I expected, but I still enjoyed it and laughed and chuckled a lot. If you want a laugh with a difference, Funny People fits the bill.
Funny People is more of a drama. The story follows George, (Adam Sandler) a successful Stand-up who is diagnosed with a rare blood disease and his helper/joke writer Ira (Seth Rogen) who is himself a struggling up and coming comic.
After a gig, George sees potential in Ira and hires him to write jokes for him and help out as his personal assistant. It's hard to describe this film, as not much happens. It's just a journey; a snap shot of people's lives, but nevertheless, it's pretty enjoyable.
It features an all star cast and lots off cameos, with anyone who's anyone on the comedy circuit with at least a few lines at some point in the film. One cameo of note was Marshall Mathers, AKA Eminem and another was MySpace founder, Tom.
Given the cast and the title, Funny People wasn't exactly what I expected, but I still enjoyed it and laughed and chuckled a lot. If you want a laugh with a difference, Funny People fits the bill.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
'Funny People' is an underrated comedy drama that released in 2009 to critical acclaim, however failed at the box-office.
The movie centres around the friendly relationship between a successful comedian/actor, George Simmons (Adam Sandler), who is diagnosed with Leukemia and an aspiring stand-up comedian, Ira Wright (Seth Rogen).
The movie has everything that we as an audience can relate to, which consists of, to name a few, comedy, emotions, friendship, loneliness and romance. The movie has all the essential elements for an out-and-out entertainer, it's funny, serious and emotional.
Adam Sandler portrays a serious character with a dry sense of humour in an excellent manner. He expresses the mixed emotions that he feels effectively. Seth Rogen is the show stealer with a fantastic comedic performance, every scene with him just made me laugh, even though it wasn't funny at times. Leslie Mann (plays the character of Laura) looks nice as Simmons ex-fiance but is unconvincing. Eric Bana who plays Mann's husband is competent. Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman and Aubrey Plaza, are all entertaining. Aziz Ansari (Randy Springs) is amusing.
The highlight of the movie is the chemistry between Sandler and Rogen, they bring the house down with every scene they jointly participate in. Their screen presence is great.
The only flaw is the duration of the movie, which is about 2 hours and 20 minutes causing it to drag in the end.
The director of the movie is Judd Apatow who previously directed the comedies, The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up. Both of these movies starred Seth Rogen and were comedies throughout. In Funny People, Apatow succeeds in making an interesting comedy with the successful addition of drama. He also manages to extract good performances from the actors. This is Apatow's best effort so far.
The cracking mood lifting music for the movie is composed by Jason Schwartzman and Michael Andrews.
The things that I loved about the movie was the brilliant dialogues and the interesting situations. The movie made me laugh and at the same time was touching, thats what I call entertainment.
'Funny People' is absorbing and witty.
The movie centres around the friendly relationship between a successful comedian/actor, George Simmons (Adam Sandler), who is diagnosed with Leukemia and an aspiring stand-up comedian, Ira Wright (Seth Rogen).
The movie has everything that we as an audience can relate to, which consists of, to name a few, comedy, emotions, friendship, loneliness and romance. The movie has all the essential elements for an out-and-out entertainer, it's funny, serious and emotional.
Adam Sandler portrays a serious character with a dry sense of humour in an excellent manner. He expresses the mixed emotions that he feels effectively. Seth Rogen is the show stealer with a fantastic comedic performance, every scene with him just made me laugh, even though it wasn't funny at times. Leslie Mann (plays the character of Laura) looks nice as Simmons ex-fiance but is unconvincing. Eric Bana who plays Mann's husband is competent. Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman and Aubrey Plaza, are all entertaining. Aziz Ansari (Randy Springs) is amusing.
The highlight of the movie is the chemistry between Sandler and Rogen, they bring the house down with every scene they jointly participate in. Their screen presence is great.
The only flaw is the duration of the movie, which is about 2 hours and 20 minutes causing it to drag in the end.
The director of the movie is Judd Apatow who previously directed the comedies, The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up. Both of these movies starred Seth Rogen and were comedies throughout. In Funny People, Apatow succeeds in making an interesting comedy with the successful addition of drama. He also manages to extract good performances from the actors. This is Apatow's best effort so far.
The cracking mood lifting music for the movie is composed by Jason Schwartzman and Michael Andrews.
The things that I loved about the movie was the brilliant dialogues and the interesting situations. The movie made me laugh and at the same time was touching, thats what I call entertainment.
'Funny People' is absorbing and witty.
Format:Blu-ray
I've never really liked Adam Sandler. In truth I don't find him that funny, and most of his work has struck me as quite juvenile. I'm not a comedy snob, I've just not appreciated much of his work to date. That opinion somewhat changed when I watched the fantastic Reign Over Me, and it's been re-inforced by Funny People.
Funny People isn't quite how the title suggests. In many ways it's not that funny, but it's funny in a Knocked Up kind of way. So it's quite uncomfortable at times, it deals with some darker subjects, but at the same time it deals with them in an entertaining way.
Sandler is a stand-up comic with more money than most people can imagine, and he's a bit of an ass. However, his world changes when he is diagnosed with a form of leukemia, and is told he doesn't have long to live. Enter Seth Rogan, a struggling comedian who lacks confidence and isn't really any good. He catches a break when Sandler employs him to write material for his own sets, and so embarks a strange friendship between the down-to-earth, down-on-his-luck protege and the spoiled, successful and ultimately unhappy star.
There are several funny moments in the movie, namely during the stand-up comedy scenes, but beneath this is a more serious movie about someone losing their way and trying to work out what's important in life. The script is solid, and if you like any of Seth Rogan's material, you're sure to enjoy this.
So not really a laugh out loud movie, but a great piece of entertainment regardless. Recommended.
Funny People isn't quite how the title suggests. In many ways it's not that funny, but it's funny in a Knocked Up kind of way. So it's quite uncomfortable at times, it deals with some darker subjects, but at the same time it deals with them in an entertaining way.
Sandler is a stand-up comic with more money than most people can imagine, and he's a bit of an ass. However, his world changes when he is diagnosed with a form of leukemia, and is told he doesn't have long to live. Enter Seth Rogan, a struggling comedian who lacks confidence and isn't really any good. He catches a break when Sandler employs him to write material for his own sets, and so embarks a strange friendship between the down-to-earth, down-on-his-luck protege and the spoiled, successful and ultimately unhappy star.
There are several funny moments in the movie, namely during the stand-up comedy scenes, but beneath this is a more serious movie about someone losing their way and trying to work out what's important in life. The script is solid, and if you like any of Seth Rogan's material, you're sure to enjoy this.
So not really a laugh out loud movie, but a great piece of entertainment regardless. Recommended.
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"..VERY FUNNY PEOPLE.."
This IS indeed a comedy, a very funny, smart and brilliant comedy! It has a slightly darker edge and a more serious edge to it though, its nothing like you have seen Adam Sandler... Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Drury
Another of Adam Sandler's Films with Depth.
Yet another film where Adam Sandler shows he can play various characters. Here he is a bitter sarcastic comedian who is found to have a terminal illness, which makes him to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. M. Storcel
broken disc
The disc was broken and did not work so no one but anything off this con artist it was a brand new disc and box but had a crack from the hole in the middle about 1 inch long into... Read more
Published 8 months ago by 1234
Gets better the more you watch it.
Let me start by saying that I love Adam Sandler, Seth Rogan and Judd Apatow films. So this was pretty much a dream come true for me when I first saw it listed on IMDB. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Miss K. L. Mills
Do not buy
Given the cast list and the trailer this film is bound to appeal to a wide audience. Having watched the film the viewer will be extremely disapointed. Read more
Published 14 months ago by angry customer
Far better than its reputation, and well worth a look
Intelligent, funny, sad, real, with a terrific dramatic performance by Adam Sandler.
For a lot of it's length I thought it would be a truly great film, but some clunky,... Read more
For a lot of it's length I thought it would be a truly great film, but some clunky,... Read more
Published 15 months ago by K. Gordon
Apatow casts his family and sabotages a good film!
Funny People didn't appeal to me in the cinema due to the awful film poster (a version of which is the DVD cover), the irritation of Apatow relentlessly casting his wife (Leslie... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Private
Moving, touching and yes, Funny drama from Apatow, Rogen and Sandler.
I'm not the type that cares too much for the likes of Judd Apatow vehicles like Superbad, Knocked Up etc. Read more
Published 19 months ago by G. McFarlane
boring movie and won't play without internet connection
Once, this Movie is extremly boring. Didn't watch the whole movie and got too bored to watch till the end.
Twice, This BluRay won't play without Internet connection. Read more
Twice, This BluRay won't play without Internet connection. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Gott
Great Movie
It's hard for me to fault anything directed by Judd Apatow and this is probably his best film to date. If you liked Knocked Up or 40 Year Old Virgin, you'll love this.
Published 20 months ago by J. S. Khera
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