Funny People
Universal Pictures | Release Date: July 31, 2009
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Compi24Jul 21, 2018
Writer-director Judd Apatow pours his heart, soul, and experience into the very fiber of "Funny People," a fittingly bittersweet love letter to humor, Hollywood, and -- most importantly -- his own good friend and former roommate Adam Sandler.Writer-director Judd Apatow pours his heart, soul, and experience into the very fiber of "Funny People," a fittingly bittersweet love letter to humor, Hollywood, and -- most importantly -- his own good friend and former roommate Adam Sandler. The performance from Sandler himself is worth the price of admission (so to speak) alone. The man continues to stun me with how much hidden dramatic talent is present within himself. Even the comedic bits he puts together (every comedian in the film wrote their own material) throughout the film kill most of the mainstream comedic efforts he's been committing to film as of late. And aside from the unforgivable length and anti-climactic third act, it's a worthwhile viewing experience.… Expand
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Kylenine1Jun 12, 2014
I was searching for a comedy movie that I thought would make me laugh. Funny People contains a great story, but the standup comedy scenes and the supposedly funny moments aren't really that funny.
I loved the story and it was entertaining,I was searching for a comedy movie that I thought would make me laugh. Funny People contains a great story, but the standup comedy scenes and the supposedly funny moments aren't really that funny.
I loved the story and it was entertaining, but I had to give it a 6 out of 10 because the film didn't really make me laugh all that much. Adam Sandler really had me laughing in the film Grown ups and Seth Rogan did a pretty good job in the new film Neighbors. So I think it's safe to say that this film wasn't terrible at all, but it wasn't by far their best work. The reason being is that real comedy films make you laugh. I'm sure other movie goers laughed and that's great. The only movie goers and film buffs that would like this kind of movie are stand up comedy fans. Other people don't understand what is supposed to be funny. I thought the same thing, the jokes were a 0 out of 10. I haven't been a big stand up comedy fan. I thought this movie was going to be about something else. I was in for a big surprise. If you want a great story and don't mind not laughing then this is a great film. If you're looking for some jokes that will make you laugh like I was, then you might as well skip this one. All in all, Funny People isn't bad, but it lakes comedic jokes.… Expand
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SimpleMethodJul 11, 2013
Not correctly advertised. It's a really depressing movie, honestly. Very different from typical apatow fare. But I still enjoyed it, despite feeling like I in fact had cancer at the end of it.
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bladeagentMar 2, 2014
In a time where a lot of comedies involve lowbrow, unintelligent humor, Funny People is a surprisingly smart and heartfelt comedy that features funny performances by Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler.
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heeldavidJun 11, 2014
Many people will complaint about the length, but this is Apatow's best film. Apatow has a nice way to mix comedy and drama. Seth Rogen puts on a very nice performance, Adam Sandler puts on a way better performance that he puts on in his otherMany people will complaint about the length, but this is Apatow's best film. Apatow has a nice way to mix comedy and drama. Seth Rogen puts on a very nice performance, Adam Sandler puts on a way better performance that he puts on in his other comedic flops, Sandler is very different and wise in this role we've seen that side of him in movies such as Punch Drunk-Love and the very underrated Reign Over Me.… Expand
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Meth-dudeNov 17, 2017
While the movie had it's funny moments (very few) and the first hour and a half was a very well constructed movie, the last hour or so was completely unnecessary and very boring. If you want to see Adam Sandler acting a little bit more matureWhile the movie had it's funny moments (very few) and the first hour and a half was a very well constructed movie, the last hour or so was completely unnecessary and very boring. If you want to see Adam Sandler acting a little bit more mature than usual and if you have two hours and a half to waste, you might enjoy the movie.… Expand
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juliankennedy23Jul 31, 2014
Funny People: 8 out of 10: What is amazing about Funny people is considering its set-up and storyline it manages to deftly dodge a veritable minefield of bathos laid out before it. The story is about comedian, who is super rich after a stringFunny People: 8 out of 10: What is amazing about Funny people is considering its set-up and storyline it manages to deftly dodge a veritable minefield of bathos laid out before it. The story is about comedian, who is super rich after a string of really bad comedies (Adam Sandler playing himself), finds he has version of leukemia and well is going to die soon. Therefore, he reflects back on his life makes amends and chases the girl that got away with the help of new assistant, a thin Seth Rogen.

Yes, it is what we hipsters would call Narm city. Yet this Judd Aptow directed flick is so self aware of the pitfalls that it not just avoids them for the most part but in a true stand up comic style calls them out. This is at its heart a very smart and aware film. What could have been Terms of Endearment with dick jokes turns into an occasionally funny and somewhat touching film. It is also a very real film about real people and I am going to repeat myself here but it is truly smart.

The only real downside I see is that I really do not see myself watching this film again anytime soon. It is a great ride but it never reaches that next level. The movie consists of some very funny bits, but do not come aboard expecting belly laughs. In addition, while I found myself enjoying the laid back pace at 153 minutes there is no question this feels more like a directors cut than a tightly paced theatrical release.… Expand
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JamisInsomiaJul 11, 2014
This in my opinion Adam Sandler best movie before Punch Drunk Love. This movie is underrated because I'll say," Does anyone know what the movie Funny People is". Then everyone who look at me weird but no spoilers in this review but this movieThis in my opinion Adam Sandler best movie before Punch Drunk Love. This movie is underrated because I'll say," Does anyone know what the movie Funny People is". Then everyone who look at me weird but no spoilers in this review but this movie is a 2 and a half hours of a good movie maybe my 7th Favorite movie of all time but the everyone is giving all of their best her even Adam Sandler is giving all his best here. Seth Rogen is funny in this such as Jonah Hill, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana and many more. But this is Judd Apatow best film he I think giving all his best too. If I had to give a rating to this film its a easy A- .… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeMay 10, 2016
This isn't about Adam Sandler at this time around, it's about Judd Apatow and I can agree (even though I don't like the general idea of the film) the 40-Year-Old Virgin is better. These 'Funny People' you see here isn't funny enough toThis isn't about Adam Sandler at this time around, it's about Judd Apatow and I can agree (even though I don't like the general idea of the film) the 40-Year-Old Virgin is better. These 'Funny People' you see here isn't funny enough to generate a whole laugh track for 146 minutes of movie time.… Expand
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2016Jul 27, 2016
The truth, which is a good movie with a great argument to begin. It is one of only Adam Sandler's movie that is worth a sorrow seeing. The only thing that I did not like was the scene of it her fights.
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amheretojudgeMay 21, 2019
Apatow relies upon little wins, in this successively disappointing chapter about depressed characters, Sandler is his biggest win.

Funny People Apatow is closing down a comedy club. Ironically, despite of the film title, the director, JuddApatow relies upon little wins, in this successively disappointing chapter about depressed characters, Sandler is his biggest win.

Funny People

Apatow is closing down a comedy club. Ironically, despite of the film title, the director, Judd Apatow has made a film about unfunny people. Sad and lost, drinking their own sorrow, exhaling their fear and failure, this is an incredibly difficult story to pull off. With such poignancy involved- not that it depends upon it, but the route it takes is way too dark and upsetting- the grip could easily be lost with the viewers. Especially, if there is very little to feel empathetic about the characters, something that Apatow may earn in latter stages, but to have that in your pocket from the start would be almost impossible.

Also, he treats his film like a musical. With every step further advanced in the script, there comes a tight five minute of train of jokes plastered as some stand up gig, trying to balance the comedy and drama. Unfortunately, while doing so, what Apatow forgets is that, he is stopping the clock ticking every time he follows the jokes. And as always, a written down joke varies completely different from the one performed, boiling it down to a not-so-tight five minutes.

Seth Rogen is the perfect host, as in he never takes charge on the screen, he is supportive in the perfect way, he allows others to control the energy. And in control is, Adam Sandler in his most darkest role. He is somehow himself, from his intuitions and vocab and body language on the stage, but him destroying himself with various cooky tactics is definitely difficult to swallow. And that sombre part of Sandler is where he excels in the film. Funny Man is not funny and nor is about a common man, ergo the term "normal" gets a whole new definition and the film feeds on it every time, Apatow refreshes it with a new batch.… Expand
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Sosmooth1982Dec 23, 2022
Weird movie. Not really sure of the point of the movie. But there just a weird comedy. 2 stand up comedians out for some fun I guess.
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HabibiehakimJun 8, 2022
I can safely say that Funny People is indeed a two parter story, and the first story of the film which is the first half of the film, the whole story with George still being sick is perfect, a 10 out of 10 from Sandler, Rogen, and the rest ofI can safely say that Funny People is indeed a two parter story, and the first story of the film which is the first half of the film, the whole story with George still being sick is perfect, a 10 out of 10 from Sandler, Rogen, and the rest of the cast, i really enjoy the first story, then comes the second half of the story about Sandler trying to get her past girl back even though she's married and have two daughter and the bad thing is the girl kinda wanted to came back to him too, and basically Sandler trying to broke somebody's family, now i personally not one of those people who like that type of story, i even hate it especially when they ended in the wrong way, but thankfully they ended with the right way, cause if they do it in the wrong way i will be pissed and will give it a negative review, and the rest i still enjoy it and i still recommend the movie, overall Funny People is one of the good Adam Sandler's movie that people need to watch, it is a good entertaining movie that played superbly by Sandler in his rare very serious role, all the supporting cast was good too, and the soundtrack is also great, Funny People is good.… Expand
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SuperbaDMIkeJun 15, 2022
It's a long movie but has it's highlights like an Adam Sandler movie always has.
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JesseDillingerApr 24, 2023
Started out promising, but man, it became trash after like the first hour. I hated it when they went to whatever her name is house and stayed there forever. Awful.
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