Forgetting Sarah Marshall is a sweetly crude and funny comedy about Peter Bretter(Jason Segel), a T.V. film composer, and his struggles to cope with his breakup from T.V. film star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell.) His quest to mend his heart takes him to Hawaii where he ironically books the same hotel as Sarah and her new boyfriend, rock star Aldous Snow (Russell Brand.) Peter is helped in his coping by kind hearted concierge Rachel Jansen(Mila Kunis) and hilarity follows.
This is probably the funniest film I have seen this year. From start to finish it is packed with laugh out loud moments and memorable quips reminiscent of other films produced by Judd Apatow (40 year old virgin, Knocked up, Superbad.) As with all Apatow films there is some crude humor although this film features less (except for a few scenes of full frontal male nudity) than those previously mentioned, and over all a tender hearted and clever film is what truly shines through. It is a refreshing film from this production company it is less misogynist than Knocked Up despite the fact that it is told from the male perspective. Segel brings a likable softness and sensitivity to his character that really flips the classic Romantic comedy on it's head. The plot is predictable but easy to relate too, and this isn't the type of film you see for the sake of plot twists anyway. Overall a complete and clever comedy that is perfect for a date movie or one that even the calloused tough guy would enjoy by his little old lonesome. 9 out of 10
R rated for full frontal male nudity, sex, language and adult content.
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