Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Universal Pictures | Release Date: April 18, 2008

7.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 293 Ratings

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heyitsmegrif4Dec 31, 2011

Jason Segal and Mila Kunis have just enough chemistry to almost pull off this sporadically funny, raunchy comedy. Forgetting Sarah Marshall is funny, but not on the verge of entertaining. I give this movie 58%.

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PaulBOct 12, 2008

If you're tempted to rent this move ... forget it. Not one character in the lot your can like. The main character is a whining slob.

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WalterApr 22, 2008

Very surprised at the score up there. This was very subpar as a comedy. I walked out on it, not because it was that dreadful, but rather because my expectations were set so high and I was gravely disappointed. This story is about as Very surprised at the score up there. This was very subpar as a comedy. I walked out on it, not because it was that dreadful, but rather because my expectations were set so high and I was gravely disappointed. This story is about as predictable as one can imagine. Beyond that, the Judd Apatow gang makes scoring incredibly beautiful women seem like anything a pasty, pale chubster can do with ease. So why is this character so tortured to lose his hot girlfriend? He is shown in bed with a series of stunning women right after his breakup. I also found the repetition of cut shots of the main character weeping...on the balcony, on the floor, on his couch, as he slaughters a pig, etc. as being way too overused as a fallback joke when there was too much dead story-telling. Not only does our protagonist end up with an equally stunning new mate, he does so with ease and without missing a beat....so what is the title about again?… Expand

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KevinApr 27, 2008

Ehh.... nothing special. Had a feeling it wasn't going to live up to Apatow's previous offerings. Definite rental material here. On the way out of the theater it will not be difficult to forget you saw "Sarah Marshall".

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RalphhM.Apr 19, 2008

Didn't really think the lead guy was funny.

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DanaM.Apr 21, 2008

Borderline rental versus see-it-in-the-theatre movie. If you like numerous one-second flashes of Segals private part, and the incessant barrage of sex themes, then you might enjoy this movie. Otherwise, rent it.

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ShawnMApr 22, 2008

Kind of boring. Not funny enough for the theater. Rent it. Only gave 4 because his new girl is SO SEXY.

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GeorgeFJun 15, 2008

The movie was moderately entertaining but not worthy of the rave reviews. It is basically a romantic comedy for women with offensive material thrown in for the guys. It should be a big boost for Mila Kunis, but will damage Kristen Bell. The The movie was moderately entertaining but not worthy of the rave reviews. It is basically a romantic comedy for women with offensive material thrown in for the guys. It should be a big boost for Mila Kunis, but will damage Kristen Bell. The director must hate her.… Expand

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zNeverSleepingOct 14, 2020

Eu simplesmente não se o que pensar desse filme.

Por vezes achei que era uma sátira, outra vezes critica, e depois de 20 minutos e desisti de tudo e só comecei a rir pelas idiotices que eu tava vendo com minha namorada. Audio: English, withEu simplesmente não se o que pensar desse filme.

Por vezes achei que era uma sátira, outra vezes critica, e depois de 20 minutos e desisti de tudo e só comecei a rir pelas idiotices que eu tava vendo com minha namorada.

Audio: English, with portuguese subtitles. J4300 32' TV Speakers
Quality: 720p SDR [bluray]… Expand

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RickO.Apr 18, 2008

It's ok...Nothing to laugh about really. For a comedy, it really lacks the yucks and laughs necessary to be a successful comedy. Not as good as Superbad, and better than knocked up. It's a definite rental.

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JenniferFApr 23, 2008

There is a great review of Forgetting Sarah Marshall by two old school Hollywood veterans in their 80's --they have different viewpoints but are smart funny and give a fresh perspective-check it out go to YouTube and type in Reel There is a great review of Forgetting Sarah Marshall by two old school Hollywood veterans in their 80's --they have different viewpoints but are smart funny and give a fresh perspective-check it out go to YouTube and type in Reel Geezers you'll find this and other reviews there… Expand

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AMovieCriticApr 19, 2008

I'm a huge Judd Apatow fan, I really liked Knocked up and Superbad, I think they've got a distinct style of humor and really just tell great and funny stories with excellent characters. Sarah Marshall's got a lot of that same I'm a huge Judd Apatow fan, I really liked Knocked up and Superbad, I think they've got a distinct style of humor and really just tell great and funny stories with excellent characters. Sarah Marshall's got a lot of that same humor in it but it's surrounded in a romantic comedy that just feels kinda...meh. Scenes seem to abruptly cut into the next ones, jokes happen with no real payoff, (the coral joke,) side characters (especially Jonah Hill as a stalker/waiter,) are entertaining but really serve no purpose.... It's a good movie, helped a lot by Mila Kunis (Meg from Family Guy,) who'se one of the hottest actresses I've ever seen (she proves she can really act, too) but it's a little slow-paced and the main character's depression starts to wear thin. It's a fun and funny movie and a good date movie but the script needed a bit of work and the movie felt like it was over-edited. A lot of the lines from the commercials, too, weren't in the movie. I hate it when that happens.… Expand

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AndrewHApr 28, 2008

To people who say things like "This seems like a very good movie" without actually seeing it. This is a REVIEW not a speculation. DON'T DO THAT. It is a good movie. Kinda. If you can get thru all the "man parts"

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DawdlingPoetNov 28, 2021

This is a 'rom-com' with a serious, what I'd call (as may be expected given the main plotline), cringe factor! I found it hard not to feel embarrassed on behalf of Peter. The comedy is fairly juvenile but not totally unfunny. I imagine quiteThis is a 'rom-com' with a serious, what I'd call (as may be expected given the main plotline), cringe factor! I found it hard not to feel embarrassed on behalf of Peter. The comedy is fairly juvenile but not totally unfunny. I imagine quite a lot of people would be able to relate to Peters situation. There is a definite element of self indulgence present, with other themes including jealousy and competitiveness. I suppose if I had to compare it to anything, the first thing to come to mind would be the US sitcom 2 And A Half Men.

There are a variety of different characters in this film, some of which are quite amusing in their physical demeanour and caricatures. Of course this include Russell Brands character of Aldous Snow is particularly madcap, being a supposed rock star who is experienced with the ladies. There is another memorable character who works at the resort and is unexpectedly laid back, given his appearance. I felt the plot was quite random, in as much as the tone changed from silly to serious quite quickly and then changed back again. There is a fair amount of sentimentality present, aside from the lude scenes, of course(!). Unsurprisingly, there are a lot of sex references, some sex scenes, moderate nudity and strong language. There's little in the way of violence.

Cast wise, Jason Segel plays Peter Bretter, while Russel Brand plays Aldous Snow, Mila Kunis portrays the hotel receptionist Rachel, someone who is, at first, it seems, on a similar level to Peter. Meanwhile, Kristen Bell plays Sarah Marshall herself. Sarah comes across as a perhaps somewhat dizzy but fairly normal young woman. Jonah Hill and Paul Rudd also make appearances, though their roles are pretty secondary.

The cast do a pretty good job at playing their roles - I wouldn't say its an overly memorable film as such but the acting didn't seem especially fake or wooden as such.

The ending I thought was a bit cheesy but still quite satisfying in a way. Ok so this isn't the most thought provoking film but it does have a few laughs and I thought it was relatively entertaining, as long as you know roughly what to expect by way of sex references and so on.… Expand

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RobwinzAug 7, 2020

Forgetting Sarah Marshall has got some very hit and miss funny moments but Bill Hader and Paul Rudd are both honestly hilarious.

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