Judd Apatow’s third film as director stars Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen.
Money, fame, a big house, legions of beautiful women wholl sleep with him because hes famous.
Basically, hes living the Playboy lifestyle.
They love him for his lowbrow comedies, but no one knows George Simmons.
Not as a friend, but as a writer and personal assistant.
In some ways,Funny Peopleis Judd Apatows best film.
Youll get sucked in by Adam Sandlers brilliant performance.
For the first hour and a half, he is staggeringly good as George Simmons.
Like George, he has to live something of an isolated life because hes Adam Sandler.
(Eminems cameo appearance really cements this in a hilarious way.)
Theres no one-dimensional character getting extended screen time.
Most of the cuddly kid scenes could safely end up on the cutting room floor.
The film, like George, loses its way.
Funny Peopleis a film about growth.
Its not perfect, but life isnt perfect.
Apatows next step will be to put together a film thats under two hours long.
Funny Peopleisnt Judd Apatows most polished movie, but it is his most ambitious project to date.
Its a bold venture from a guy not known for his maturity.
He steps out onto the ledge as a writer and filmmaker, and hes risking a great deal.
Funny Peopleopens in the UK on the28th August.Its playing in the US right now.
US correspondent Ron Hogan has trouble reviewing films that speak to him without boring you with his personal life.
Find more by Ron at his blog,Subtle Bluntnessand daily atShaktronicsandPopFi.
Rating:
3 out of 5
