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 enlarge | Director: Nicholas Stoller
Actors: William Baldwin, Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, Paul Rudd, Jason Segel
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  41 reviews
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Running Time: 112 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.6
UPC: 025195046213
EAN: 0025195046213
Theatrical Release Date: April 18, 2008
Release Date: September 30, 2008 (New: This Week)
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Breaking up is hard to do--but that doesn't mean you can't have some belly laughs about it. Forgetting Sarah Marshall provides that rare treat: a romantic comedy about breakups, that is both romantic and funny. The laughs, especially from writer-star Jason Segel, are both heartfelt and raunchy, and the film is just unexpected enough that it keeps the viewer's attention till the end. The touches of producer Judd Apatow, who's famously retooled rom-coms to appeal to guys as much as women, are woven throughout the film, but Segel's script, reportedly based on many of his own experiences, is fresh and original. And adult. Forgetting Sarah Marshall features male genitalia laffs presented in unexpected and human ways (the nude breakup scene is played for giggles but also deep poignancy), and the language and sex scenes are strictly for grownups--and rightly so. Segel's script, and his performance as Peter, show that he understands the true nature of adult relationships, which provides the refreshing difference between this film and some of Apatow's other crude creations. The cast is sublime; Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars) plays title character Sarah, a self-absorbed actress, and Russell Brand is her new British honey who accompanies her to--what are the chances?--the exact same Hawaiian resort as Peter, who's nursing his broken heart. Mila Kunis plays Rachel, the resort employee who gives Peter a reason to hope, and Paul Rudd is the surfing instructor who gives him his own brand of heartfelt advice ("When life gives you lemons, just say 'F--- the lemons' and bail," he says cheerily). The pacing is screwball, and the absurdities fly (a "Dracula" musical puppet show, and a surprisingly lovely Hawaiian version of "Nothing Compares 2 U"). Nothing the viewer will forget any time soon.--A.T. Hurley
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Peter (Jason Segel) is a struggling musician who finds his world turned upside down when his TV celebrity girlfriend, Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), dumps him for a tragically hip rock star. It's the hysterically funny look at how far one man will go to forget a girl - and all the fun he finds along the way!
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 some of our fav TV stars do well in rom-com October 4, 2008
Most of us are probably fans of the shows that make these actors familiar to us (Veronica Mars, How I Met Your Mother, 70s Show). But does this talent translate to film? I say emphatically yes. Jason Segel takes a solo trip to Hawaii to help get over his failed long-term relationship with Kristen Bell. Coincidentally, Bell and her new boyfriend (flaky rockstar unknown actor) are at the same resort at the same time. Despite this or because of it, Segel and Mila Kunis begin to develop a romantic interest. Funny stuff ensues.
I enjoyed this movie more than either of the previous two Judd Apatow-produced offerings: Knocked-Up (not in any way believable) and Superbad. Although, one reason that his stuff is so popular with men is probably because the guys in it are all average to doofus-looking while the women are all smokin'. Go figure.
 Very funny October 3, 2008
These guys know how to make comedies. This is no exception. I get that their are people who get a little queasy or apprehensive because someone cusses or shows their genitals, my advice: this movie isn't for you because you will see penis and breasts, and will hear plenty of cussing. Everyone else: this is a hilarious movie about a love triangle or square, possibly. Apatow and friends have a knack for taking very specific moments from most people's lives and turning them into a funny movie with a lot of heart i.e. teenage angst/ going to college in Superbad, losing one's virginity in 40-year old Virgin, becoming a new parent in Knocked up, and getting broken up with in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. It's weird how they use the same formula and yet each movie feels completely fresh e.g. lots of sex jokes and situational humor plus a couple of sad/ awkward moments and then redemption with more laughs.
You watch it for the jokes and will stay intrigued because of the storyline.
"Unforgettable" October 2, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Cheesy, yet irresistibly funny `Forgetting Sarah Marshall,' has to be one of the best comedies of the year. Much like `Knocked Up (Unrated Full Screen Edition)' or `Superbad (Rated)' from last year, the film even manages to poke fun at sleaziness and television while providing a sensitive core about relationships that never comes off as tacked on or hypocritical.
The movie's first purpose is to set up the characters and make us care about the breakup. Sarah Marshall (Kristin Bell) is the star of the TV series `Crime Scene: Scene of the Crime,' (complete with opening film clips with graphic forensic evidence, combined with its redundant title, and we know off the bat we're in for a good time). Watching `Access Hollywood' from his familiar couch, Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) sees old clips of himself with Sarah on the red carpet and other media encounters as she fielded questions.
He does the music for all the scenes in her series. An on looking director ensures he gets the right mood for every scene. Life is good for Peter Bretter. Until the day Sarah comes over to break off their five-year relationship. She finds him naked and asks him to put some clothes on, but he refuses, thinking it will prevent her from giving him the ax. In a short time, we're snickering and commiserating over Peter's loss at the same time.
Pete tries multiple relationships and sorts out advice from his brother Brian (Bill Hadett) and his wife, Liz (Liz Cackowski), but what he does makes all the difference.
Remembering that Sarah always wanted to go to Hawaii as a paradise getaway, he decides to leave her memory behind. And this is when it gets contrived, but its so well done, we forgive and forget the plot devices: She has gone to Hawaii, too, not just to the same island, but to the same hotel. She arrives with her new British boyfriend, Aldous Snow, a singing sensation. As you might expect, Peter has trouble fulfilling the main purpose of his journey, but gets easily distracted and absorbed in some informal detective work. When he has to move out of his bargain suite, he finds himself next door to the new rival couple.
At the hotel Pete finds diversion. There's solace in cocktails, food, and exercise classes. Colorful, laid back people make his journey better. There's Chuck (Paul Rudd) the surfing instructor, Matthew, the waiter (Jonah Hill `Superbad' star) who begs Greg to listen to his demo C.D., and Kemo (Taylor Wily), a native islander who keeps him socially active. But the real connection is made with the hotel's hospitality hostess, Rachel Jensen (a sweet and beautiful Mila Kunis) who gave him a slash discount on a penthouse suite in the first place.
`Forgetting Sarah Marshall' has to have some of the best comic timing provided all year. Superbly edited, flashback scenes of their relationship make us laugh while the finer points of their downfall are brought to consciousness. As a successful music man, Peter understandably yearns for something bigger. How they fit in his composition of `Dracula: The Rock Opera,' a stage musical, is masterful. Despite his melodramatic intentions, his show comes off as a puppet `The Phantom of the Opera' version of 'Dracula' if Meat Loaf penned the project. Rachel can at least appreciate his original for what it is. There's no doubt if Segel didn't play his drowning with sorrow everyman so empathetically, this movie wouldn't play out nearly as well. (He wrote the script, so he knows his part.) What in places sounds like your average TV sitcom is done with comic aces. `Forgetting Sarah Marshall' is funny, sweet, and sure-footed. And that makes a world of difference.
A J.P.'s Pick: 4*'s = Very Good
(I'd like to call this the comedy of the year, but, while I've seen several, I've yet to see `Tropic Thunder,' `Pineapple Express,' and `Burn After Reading'. So, I don't want to be premature here.)
EXTREMELY FUNNY!!! October 2, 2008
I thought this was a very funny and raunchy movie! Everybody did an awesome job! Peter becomes depressed after his celebrity girlfriend, Sarah Marshall dumps him. Peter's friends tell him to forget her and take a vacation to Hawaii. After he gets there, he runs into Sarah and her new boyfriend. Peter becomes even more depressed, until he falls in love with the sexy beautiful receptionist named Rachel. Later, when Sarah's new boyfriend dumps her, she wants Peter back, but he's over her. Somehow, she manages to seduce him for a little bit, but he feels guilty about it, so he tells Rachel. After Peter goes back home, he works more on his musical Dracula puppet play. After the show, Rachel forgives him. you love romantic comedies, you'll love FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL!!!
This is the best Judd Apatow movie yet. AMAZING!!!!!! October 2, 2008
I am a huge fan of Judd Apatow movies, and love them all. Superbad was my favorite movie for a long time, but when forgetting sarah marshall came out,it was surprisingly bumped down to number 2. This movie is amazing. It has to be one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. The comedic timing for everything is brilliant. The acting is also really good. Jason Segel is so believable and i think that's what makes it so funny. Russel Brand is also brilliant. This movie is really well written and is not just some chick flick. This is a perfect movie. I absolutely love it!!!!!!! Judd Apatow is my hero.
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