Pineapple Express
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: August 6, 2008
7.2
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Generally favorable reviews based on 375 Ratings
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7
JayHDec 27, 2008
It's a little slow to get going, but once it does, it's great. Fun performances, great supporting cast. Very entertaining and wild thriller. Unpredictable.
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LucasM.Nov 25, 2009
This movie is extremely overrated in my opinion and is probably not even worth the 1 I'm giving it. It gets more and more boring for every minute and what the hell is wrong with the end??
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10
Bullet97Jan 29, 2011
Before I watched this, I thouht it was just a stupid stoner comedy. Well, technically it is that. But it manages to be awesome at the same time. Pineapple Express is easily one of the best comedies I've seen in years. The acting is great,Before I watched this, I thouht it was just a stupid stoner comedy. Well, technically it is that. But it manages to be awesome at the same time. Pineapple Express is easily one of the best comedies I've seen in years. The acting is great, especially from James Franco, the writing is hilarious, and the action is awesome! Overall, this is an epic comedy that will make your face hurt.… Expand
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5
RikardsenMar 12, 2012
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When Will The Fire Fights End, When Will They End! Apart from the tedious ending its ok with a good few laugh out loud moments but it will test your attention span.… Expand
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7
tonyGreenJan 7, 2011
Good fun. You don't have to be stoned to enjoy this particular stoner flick (tho it might help). Several really good gags and a really sweet relationship between the principle characters. Although not actually directed by Judd Apatow, thisGood fun. You don't have to be stoned to enjoy this particular stoner flick (tho it might help). Several really good gags and a really sweet relationship between the principle characters. Although not actually directed by Judd Apatow, this particular movie shares the same tone: some content may offend but the overall sweet nature of the storytelling wins out.… Expand
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7
JacobOct 24, 2014
Pineapple Express is really funny. A lot of the humor comes from Seth Rogan who does a great job with the material he’s given especially when he has to shout and overreact. James Franco is surprisingly funny too as the drug dealer and him andPineapple Express is really funny. A lot of the humor comes from Seth Rogan who does a great job with the material he’s given especially when he has to shout and overreact. James Franco is surprisingly funny too as the drug dealer and him and Rogan have good chemistry together. I also enjoyed the other characters such as the cops. The best humor for me came whenever the film got really raunchy especially during the fight scenes, which were always really violent and gorey. If I were to criticize the film though there were a few isseus I had. Red wasn’t in the movie a lot but that’s more the poster leading me to believe he would play a bigger role in the film than he actually did. Also, some scenes in the movie dragged and were not that funny and at other times the humor got a little too stupid for my tastes. The film also does the annoying cliché where two friends get into an argument for no reason and then break up, which is annoying not only because of how out of nowhere the argument is but because you know what is going to happen they will mope and dope and then they’ll get back together. Finally, the film was a little too similar to Evan Goldberg’s Superbad in that it features two guys who get into a jam involving them on a crazy adventure and on the run form the police, there is a side plot involving one or more hilarious police characters, police cars get destroyed, the climax features one character carrying another away from a building and there is emphasis on something that is considered wrong with Superbad’s being underage sex and Pineapple Express’ being marijuana.… Expand
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4
siglou25Jul 23, 2012
Over hyped and fell below stoner movie expectations, Half baked and Grandma's boy are by far better movies in terms of the comedy-stoner genre. The only memorable actor is the weed Dealer James Franco, who played an amazing part! Other thanOver hyped and fell below stoner movie expectations, Half baked and Grandma's boy are by far better movies in terms of the comedy-stoner genre. The only memorable actor is the weed Dealer James Franco, who played an amazing part! Other than that the rest of the the characters were pretty weak along with the Plot of the movie.… Expand
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9
TheQuietGamerFeb 14, 2011
Pineapple Express is a movie I didn't expect much from but ultimately turned into a movie I really enjoyed, it's a HILARIOUS movie about a stoner who witnessed a murder, now and him and his dealer are on the run, if you like comedies or SethPineapple Express is a movie I didn't expect much from but ultimately turned into a movie I really enjoyed, it's a HILARIOUS movie about a stoner who witnessed a murder, now and him and his dealer are on the run, if you like comedies or Seth Rogen you'll love this movie.… Expand
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10
thecurberMay 23, 2011
like a grandparent you haven't seen in a while, pineapple express rambles on and on too long without anything let alone amusing get absorbed into your hearing.
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9
lovemusicMay 21, 2011
I LOVE THIS MOVIE IT WAS SO FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! james franco and danny mcbride and craig robertson were hilarious.. this is what comedy is all about. but the ending is bloody as hell. great script. funny lines. great movie. iI LOVE THIS MOVIE IT WAS SO FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! james franco and danny mcbride and craig robertson were hilarious.. this is what comedy is all about. but the ending is bloody as hell. great script. funny lines. great movie. i love it!!!!!!… Expand
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7
BloodfrogJul 20, 2011
Good kind of humor. Somewhere bit repeated ... but it's really crazy comedy. I don't want spoilering, so I just said: I'f you are for legalize 'concentrate fun', you should like it.
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9
chicagopianoOct 4, 2011
A different plot from the norm of stoner films it is still nothing special but this film has a ton of funny moments and you will enjoy it if you like comedy, stoner films or if you are a stoner
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9
StevenFAug 6, 2013
The genius but absurdity that comes with Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg is now a welcome relief to the cinema, breathing life into buddy movies and creating one of the funniest drug-related films in recent memory.
Seth Rogan plays Dale, whoThe genius but absurdity that comes with Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg is now a welcome relief to the cinema, breathing life into buddy movies and creating one of the funniest drug-related films in recent memory.
Seth Rogan plays Dale, who teams up with his drug dealer pal Saul, played by James Franco, who puts a very new and hilarious performance as the unorthodox dealer, who must go on the run with Dale after Dale witnesses a murder, a simple premise, with plenty of drug use, realistic and observational comedy where the humour borders on obscene and absurd. While the plot does offer serious turns in tone, it's the 'bromance" and chemistry between Franco and Rogen that keeps the film ticking on, with the usual suspects involved, gunfights, drug war and Seth Rogan using references to other films and celebrities to defuse a serious situation. The title is where the trouble of the film starts, a rare form of marajuana that Saul gets his hands on, but manages to reach Ted (Gary Cole), a dangerous man working with a corrupt cop Where the film truly shows strength is its visual stimuli and situations it creates for our characters to seize the opportunity to make us laugh, smashing a guys head into a wall, putting the same person through his own sink, a dealer who needs to put on hip hop music to get into his dealing 'zone', but turns it back to soulful music when his buyers have left.
If people aren't satisfied from the drug abuse angle, because lets face it these guys are high for the most part of the film, they should be satisfied with the comedy on offer, its nice to see the diversity that Franco has to offer, and also how he can fit into the Seth Rogan 'friend' routine, where these guys just talk to each other as if they aren't filming, but just sitting having a drink. Also making a hilarious turn is Danny McBride, who simply wants to have a group of pals to hang out with, its a clever way to make the film more approachable and relatable in hilarious fashion.
One of the most irreverent but bang on funny films of its time, counting to parody many films of the genre but managing to use its own wit against them.… Expand
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7
imthenoobOct 25, 2012
It's hilarious from start to finish and easily one of the best comedies of the year, Easily a top 5 stoner comedy as well. I honestly can not see how people hate this movie.
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10
MaryWarner1995May 29, 2012
Great Movie for Stoners. I can't tell if it's good for people who are not smoking pot. I think the movie got some great jokes and funny characters ( especially Saul and Red)
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6
RealMuthaFFeb 5, 2013
While offering a few laughs, this is in no way a great comedy. Most jokes are too one-sided, they're always about smoking weed (which is of no surprise considering the plot, but still, not all of them are even funny) Besides, the movie boastsWhile offering a few laughs, this is in no way a great comedy. Most jokes are too one-sided, they're always about smoking weed (which is of no surprise considering the plot, but still, not all of them are even funny) Besides, the movie boasts some well-filmed (and actually funny in a way) action scenes. In other words, a mediocre comedy, but still worth to watch it once and forget forever.… Expand
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8
SpangleAug 19, 2016
I am certainly no stoner, but Pineapple Express is hysterical. Off-the-wall, odd, absurd, and delightful, Pineapple Express is an over-the-top stoner comedy with on point comedy, comedic timing, and great acting from James Franco. FromI am certainly no stoner, but Pineapple Express is hysterical. Off-the-wall, odd, absurd, and delightful, Pineapple Express is an over-the-top stoner comedy with on point comedy, comedic timing, and great acting from James Franco. From beginning to end, the film is an absolute riot. I typically detest comedy, but this one worked perfectly. The cast had great chemistry with one another and though the characters, plot, and film are absolutely the dumbest I have seen in a while, the energy and aesthetic of the film are undeniably infectious. James Franco turns in a characteristically charismatic performance and really steals the show as a drug dealer who is absolutely hysterical. He has phenomenal one-liners and comedic timing that leave you in stitches repeatedly, though the cast does. I never expected to actually come away liking this film. Yet, here I am. Pineapple Express is an absolute riot with a solid plot, likeable characters, and terrific comedy writing.… Expand
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8
cameronmorewoodNov 15, 2012
Killer funny.
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10
kylerawksDec 25, 2012
Along with extreme action, this movie is hilariously funny and deserves to be liked. Why else am i writing reviews for good movies. If you like comedy and action/violence, this is the movie.
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7
python2000Aug 16, 2013
Not as good as Superbad but a very funny film no doubt. The plot is surprisingly clever and very well acted especially by James Franco, Seth Rogen is in places irritating but not until the last 30 minutes. Pineapple Express is a good film toNot as good as Superbad but a very funny film no doubt. The plot is surprisingly clever and very well acted especially by James Franco, Seth Rogen is in places irritating but not until the last 30 minutes. Pineapple Express is a good film to watch if smoking drugs doesn't bother you.… Expand
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9
kevinhooksJan 20, 2013
Seth Rogen and James Franco create a dynamic duo of hilarity in "Pineapple Express". The cast of this riot of comedy seemed to have enjoyed themselves, which in terms made makes me enjoy the film.
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7
TrilobiteGOct 10, 2015
Pineapple Express weaves a pretty cliché heist and hit and run tale, but it's pitch perfect physical humour and comedy from weed and bromance is what makes this movie good.
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8
MereopinionsMar 11, 2013
Obviously not for everyone especially young children. Contains strong language, drug use, and sexual references but if this does not bother you you can see the well written and well acted characters and very wonderfully thought-out humor thatObviously not for everyone especially young children. Contains strong language, drug use, and sexual references but if this does not bother you you can see the well written and well acted characters and very wonderfully thought-out humor that make this film a must see for comedy fans.… Expand
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9
Enforcer122Jun 15, 2013
One of my favorite stoner movies of all time! Absolutely hilarious regardless if you're high or not, Seth Rogen and James Franco compliment each other perfectly.
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gracjanskiMar 31, 2021
I didnt see any jokes, it is just a dump movie with bad actors. And the story is also stupid
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8
RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013
Pineapple Express is blast.
From start to finish Pineapple Express is filled with raunchy humor and great dialogue. There are moments with great action and overall it is a very solid R rated comedy that dips its toes in a little bit of everything.
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9
PrincethadonMar 3, 2014
If you like action comedies this is your movie. And if you also like stoner movies than this is definitely your movie. It will probably keep you laughing the whole time. James Franco is so awesome in this movie. So I give this movie a 9 outIf you like action comedies this is your movie. And if you also like stoner movies than this is definitely your movie. It will probably keep you laughing the whole time. James Franco is so awesome in this movie. So I give this movie a 9 out of 10. Thanks for reading.… Expand
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Meth-dudeFeb 21, 2016
The movie was funny, not bad acted at all and really entertaining. What else would you ask for from a stoner comedy starring Seth Rogen and James Franco?
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7
aadityamudharApr 19, 2016
The crowd at the premier was just the sort to insinuate a great experience with this movie. Wild and outrageous, Pineapple Express delivers an excitable tale filled with laughs and giggles. You feel for the characters, and the developmentThe crowd at the premier was just the sort to insinuate a great experience with this movie. Wild and outrageous, Pineapple Express delivers an excitable tale filled with laughs and giggles. You feel for the characters, and the development takes this movie from absurdity to laugh-out-loud comedy. It's not perfect, but the flaws are so minute that you quickly forget about them as you watch Denton and Saul move from one hilarious mishap to another.… Expand
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8
Wavy_YeezyMay 5, 2019
There's not one Seth Rogen featured movie that doesn't make me chuckle. This is the same. One of the best of the stoner films and the action films are very comedic.
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8
DaniMetOct 15, 2022
I watched this movie a few days ago only because Amber Heard is in it and I'm happy to say that she did not disappoint. The movie itself, generally speaking, is subpar as far as stoner comedies go but the performances of Heard (as AngieI watched this movie a few days ago only because Amber Heard is in it and I'm happy to say that she did not disappoint. The movie itself, generally speaking, is subpar as far as stoner comedies go but the performances of Heard (as Angie Anderson), Rosie Perez (as Carol), and Danny McBride (as Red) were outstanding. As for James Franco, his performance as Saul Silver was, to put it bluntly, a good argument for why he has no business at all doing comedy. And it's perhaps because of this poor performance by Franco that Seth Rogen (as Dale Denton) did not manage to come across as funny as one may have expected.

The reason I found Heard's performance particularly outstanding was because of her uncanny ability to balance the naivete in Angie with a seriousness and sense of responsibility that speaks to the multidimensional nature of girls of Angie's age. I also found her dynamic with Rogen's character and with Angie's parents to have been fun to watch. Additionally, when one compares Heard's performance in this movie with those in the movies that she had done in the prior years since she began her acting career in 2004, it's undeniable how much growth as an actress she displays in it. And, I found it interesting and an attestation to her directorial abilities that it was Heard that came up with the "hold my shorts" idea in the scene where Angie and Dale meet for the first time in her school. I mean, that move does a lot to increase tension and comedy in the scene.

As for Rosario Perez's performance, I think that it's highly underrated because her performance, together with Danny McBride's, were the only ones that managed to give me some good solid laughs throughout the movie. That said, one thing that I do not like about the movie is its glamorization or normalization of the sexual exploitation and abuse of girls by much older men. Indeed, Heard herself seems to have found this problematic as one notices from her discomfort whenever the Angie-Dale relationship is raised during her promotional interviews for the movie. I also didn't like the movie's glamorization of the American drug culture (a problem with most stoner comedies no doubt), particularly among school-going children. Its poor racial and gender representations were also an issue for me.

Despite these problems, I choose to give the movie an 8 just because of Heard's performance and notable contributions to it as well Perez's and McBride's unexpectedly awesome performances.… Expand
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anasmollaroOct 13, 2019
Drugs, violence, and comedy. Place them in the blender and that's how you make Pineapple Express. The action is high and the humor is straight out of the woodwork. You've met some of these big stars somewhere; James Franco, Seth Rogan, andDrugs, violence, and comedy. Place them in the blender and that's how you make Pineapple Express. The action is high and the humor is straight out of the woodwork. You've met some of these big stars somewhere; James Franco, Seth Rogan, and Danny Mcbride play this year's action stars. You'll love every moment this trio is on screen.… Expand
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RobwinzMay 22, 2020
Seth Rogen and James Franco have got some amazing chemistry during this hilarious movie. Also, another thing I've learned about James Franco is that he's very good at destroying things.
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geewahAug 8, 2021
This buddy stoner comedy draws it's inspiration from Cheech & Chong and while it maybe a silly adventure it's filled some hilarious laughs along the way.
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dlippiJul 11, 2022
Great comedy, but honestly a pretty **** action movie those parts just get boring after a while.
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JesseDillingerApr 25, 2023
Not really for me. Just not something I ever really saw the appeal for. I've seen it I think twice, just never found it funny tbh
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