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DodenkyshenJan 12, 2015

An acceptable comedy with a good amount of laughs and a fairly interesting plot that will most likely entertain you for the running time. I was honestly surprised to find it was 2 hours long.

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kevbroughtonJan 14, 2015

Not the best comedy in the world must be admitted, far too many repetitive homosexual jokes in there. If this movie had not all the publicity around it, it would have flopped, but because of all the media hype (promotions) this movie will doNot the best comedy in the world must be admitted, far too many repetitive homosexual jokes in there. If this movie had not all the publicity around it, it would have flopped, but because of all the media hype (promotions) this movie will do well. I see why north korea would be unhappy, this movie really embarrasses them lol. But any more so than Scary Movies? National Lampoons? Final word: Spoof movie poor general comedy, but quite funny depications of korea leaders.… Expand

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RalfbergsDec 12, 2019

I thought it was funny and good popcorn movie, nothing much more. But overall good for passing time and having some laughs.

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KpkpJan 25, 2019

An opportunity to give a commanding speech - ala Chaplin in “The Great Dictator” - was served on a platter for Franco when he turns on Kim. That would’ve pushed the film into American film history. Alas they chose to go a different direction.

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geewahJan 12, 2021

Has some real funny moments but they come few and far between. Would of benefited from a tighter script and shorter run time.

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MantisJan 2, 2015

Most of the jokes in this movie were over the top and just meant as an insult, direct, unmasked and therefore not my type of humour. I laughed at times at some more clever things, but most of the time the movie is quite predictable and whatMost of the jokes in this movie were over the top and just meant as an insult, direct, unmasked and therefore not my type of humour. I laughed at times at some more clever things, but most of the time the movie is quite predictable and what you see is what you get.
If insulting people to the bone without any form of subtlety is your humour I guess you'll rather enjoy. Otherwise I advise to spend you time watching something else.… Expand

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mustard_tigerFeb 3, 2015

Really really weak movie and I'm totally tired of Rogan and Franco. Its got all their usual stuff, party scenes set to rap music white boys like, I love you man bits, Seth Rogan sex scene nobody wants or finds funny, really horrible I'm soReally really weak movie and I'm totally tired of Rogan and Franco. Its got all their usual stuff, party scenes set to rap music white boys like, I love you man bits, Seth Rogan sex scene nobody wants or finds funny, really horrible I'm so wasted acting but oddly a lack of the usually weed jokes but they may have just run out of those or maybe its an international film thing.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Aug 25, 2015

Despite its initial hype concerning the actual North Korean government threatening the US because of this movie, "The Interview" turns out to be a major disappointment, with the buddy chemistry between Rogen and Franco failing miserably andDespite its initial hype concerning the actual North Korean government threatening the US because of this movie, "The Interview" turns out to be a major disappointment, with the buddy chemistry between Rogen and Franco failing miserably and the plot hitting a huge downfall starting from the second act.… Expand

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RtheomJan 31, 2015

Like most have said, an okay movie, not great, not a classic, and it will be easily forgotten within a year, even with the media hype. It was absolutely a Franco/Rogan love letter to each other with Rogan flying a little bit higher, but notLike most have said, an okay movie, not great, not a classic, and it will be easily forgotten within a year, even with the media hype. It was absolutely a Franco/Rogan love letter to each other with Rogan flying a little bit higher, but not by much.

The only thing I'd really knock the movie for is the unnecessarily extreme gore that seems to suddenly spring up in the finale. It didn't add to the already weak comedy at all and just drew me away from the whole thing.

Worth watching if you're a diehard Franco/Rogan fan, easily skipped by anyone else.… Expand

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MikefromAngusDec 25, 2014

The movie was better then what I expected it to be. had some funny parts in it. for a movie that was close to two hours. it didn't drag on, a soild 5 out of 10 stars!

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arcangelJan 30, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The interview is a movie which I like to call the poor man's Pineapple Express. The movie is a stereotypical stoner movie with very stupid and easy to spot jokes and conclusions. Such as a character talks about their "stank" member and continues to talk about it even when shushed by his friend in front of a all business no jokes type of character. The movie does stir up a couple laughs from me but it is hard to recommend when some of the jokes just fall flat and are left there to let it sit in with you. The only surprise the movie gave was the fact that the protagonist Dave skylark did not get with the good looking cia agent. The only risk this movie takes is taking a shot at North Korea. Overall the movie is alright, if you are feeling "patriotic" and want to stick it to North Korea then go watch this movie. However it is a movie that can be forgotten and the movie would not have been remembered if it wasn't for the controversy.… Expand

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sgy0003Dec 29, 2014

I didn't find the movie to be entirely funny. Granted there are scenes here and there that were hilarious, such as the irony of Katey Perry's "Firework", but the movie as a whole was not funny. Rather, as a South Korean, I was offended andI didn't find the movie to be entirely funny. Granted there are scenes here and there that were hilarious, such as the irony of Katey Perry's "Firework", but the movie as a whole was not funny. Rather, as a South Korean, I was offended and left me wander if this is how US sees Koreans of BOTH nations.… Expand

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GarfoodleDec 25, 2014

Meh, its okay. I mean, I watched it because i enjoy satire, and this is satire. Within the first few minutes, the movie is making fun of social minutes, the news, and North Korea, and I respect that. But it just kinda slowly falls apart intoMeh, its okay. I mean, I watched it because i enjoy satire, and this is satire. Within the first few minutes, the movie is making fun of social minutes, the news, and North Korea, and I respect that. But it just kinda slowly falls apart into a dumb flick that I wish had ended sooner then it did. Should you watch it? Sure, its streaming on YouTube for $6 and I got a few laughs outta it. Is it good?No.… Expand

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ydnar4Dec 25, 2014

The Interview appeared to not be worth the controversy. This movie was funny at times but not like what I had hoped. It may be the controversy that surrounded this film that will result in its downfall. Its not the worst movie I ever saw butThe Interview appeared to not be worth the controversy. This movie was funny at times but not like what I had hoped. It may be the controversy that surrounded this film that will result in its downfall. Its not the worst movie I ever saw but it certainly wasn't worth all the drama. Of course its offensive, in the beginning it appeared to be fairly non-controversial but the ending will surly offend some people. I was disappointed with James Franco in this movie, it seemed like Seth Rogen took the beat seat although he was a co-writer, but his role was tolerable. James Franco seemed like he was playing himself and it made me lose some respect for him as an actor because he was a stupid douchebag for the whole movie. Obviously Sony has lost 44 million on this movie and will likely not come close to gaining it back with the film being in a limited amount of theatres. I wanted to like this movie but to me its a bust. It wasn't worth pissing everybody off.… Expand

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NerdConsultantFeb 8, 2015

the Interview can be best summed up as having a terrible beginning, an ok middle and a completely ridiculous end. this is very lowbrow humour trying to disguise itself as political satire and i think it would have been better in the hands ofthe Interview can be best summed up as having a terrible beginning, an ok middle and a completely ridiculous end. this is very lowbrow humour trying to disguise itself as political satire and i think it would have been better in the hands of writers like Matt Stone and Trey Parker who have more experience in this field. Seth Rogan is pretty good but i really don't warm to James Franco in this role and if it wasn't for the controversy I think the film would feel kind of being in poor taste and probably be forgotten.… Expand

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TheFilmFanaticDec 29, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Interview is exactly what you expect it to be, a Franco-Rogen comedy with little in substance or themes outside their recurring joke repertoire. Although the film restricts its use of crude teenage humour, the overall tone never really goes beyond an adolescent mind. Are James Franco and Seth Rogen funny? Yes. Did this film cross any lines in terms of political content? Not really.

The portrayal of Kim Jong-Un is not even close to how dehumanizing it could have been. The pop culture references throughout the film accent the premise of Franco as a talk show host who is up-to-date on current events, but the narrative had so much potential and fell very, very short.

The Interview is nothing special and the only reason for Korea's disgust towards it would be the dethroning of the fearless leader off his godly pedestal. This film is Team America: World Police meets Tropic Thunder and it delivers exactly what you expect it to. I had high hopes for The Interview despite its controversial topic given the success of Franco and Rogen's last film This Is The End, but it just failed to deliver the smart comedy it could have been.… Expand

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LaraRDec 25, 2014

For a film that caused a lot of havoc and controversy, I was expecting it to be a lot more humorous than it was. I think if they made more witty jokes instead of ass jokes, then it could have been way better. It was just plain silly andFor a film that caused a lot of havoc and controversy, I was expecting it to be a lot more humorous than it was. I think if they made more witty jokes instead of ass jokes, then it could have been way better. It was just plain silly and trivial. I mean, if Kim Jong-Un is smart enough, he should feel like an imbecile getting so worked up about it after seeing that. Still though, it did make me laugh a few times but eh.… Expand

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DavidV293Mar 2, 2015

It's what I expected with these two guys. Dick jokes and a lot crude content. It doesn't mean I hate it or love it. But it was just a refreshing childish action-packed comedy that kept me laughing for hours. But it did have some Jokes thatIt's what I expected with these two guys. Dick jokes and a lot crude content. It doesn't mean I hate it or love it. But it was just a refreshing childish action-packed comedy that kept me laughing for hours. But it did have some Jokes that kept me with a serious face.… Expand

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homer4presidentMar 11, 2015

I can't believe we as the America public made such a big deal about a harmless, terrible, crude, and irrelevant film. It's funny at points, but not nearly worth how much hype we all gave it.

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athinnesDec 28, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Seth Rogan and James Franco, and I loved This is the End, but I did not love this movie. Something in me tells me the "hack" may have been a big publicity stunt to generate hype, because without all the hype, I could easily see this movie being a huge bomb. It did have funny parts, but the plot and the humor overall was sub-par from what I expect from this team. It seemed the anti- North Korea parts were overblown and really not needed. Did we really need to see Kim being blown apart in slow motion, or poo himself? Overall the publicity stunt that came with this movie was much more impressive than the movie itself.… Expand

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duncan1964Feb 16, 2015

The film that almost caused the collapse of a film studio and nearly led to WWIII should really be a lot better. A TV chat show host is going to North Korea to interview Kim Jong-Un when the CIA get involved and tell him he must assassinateThe film that almost caused the collapse of a film studio and nearly led to WWIII should really be a lot better. A TV chat show host is going to North Korea to interview Kim Jong-Un when the CIA get involved and tell him he must assassinate the leader while he is there. There are laughs to be had here but they are few and far between. As with all comedies from the Seth Rogan camp, scenes are allowed to go on way past their natural end point and it would seem most actors are told to go as BIG as possible. Worst offender here is James Franco, whose performance is nails-on-a-blackboard annoying!! In the end this is a inconsequential film that doesn't deserve the publicity that North Korea has given it, and in a years time we will all be struggling to remember what all the fuss was about… Expand

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beingryanjudeDec 29, 2014

Unsurprisingly, The Interview offers little more than a cheap attempt at a promising premise. As Americans, we find this subject and the subject of free speech fascinating--however, this film relies much more heavily on cheap humor than whatUnsurprisingly, The Interview offers little more than a cheap attempt at a promising premise. As Americans, we find this subject and the subject of free speech fascinating--however, this film relies much more heavily on cheap humor than what could've been much more clever.… Expand

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snorlax634Dec 26, 2014

It had some funny scenes. But overall it was meh and I don't understand all the hype. It seems like the Sony Hack(hoax) was a PR stunt for a bad movie. Offensive toilet humor, Seth Rogan is the same old typecast joker character. Don't payIt had some funny scenes. But overall it was meh and I don't understand all the hype. It seems like the Sony Hack(hoax) was a PR stunt for a bad movie. Offensive toilet humor, Seth Rogan is the same old typecast joker character. Don't pay money for this.… Expand

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Costs1129Jan 1, 2015

Were it not for the hack, this movie would have been an unknown bomb quietly fizziling to an early DVD release. Now, that is irony.

Must fill in the remaining space because metacritic does not believe in succinct reviews.

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reellmDec 27, 2014

2/5★ Not since Kim Kardashian has so much been made out of so little. The Interview offers little that is truly intelligent and if you are familiar with the movies that Seth Rogen and James Franco make together then you know what to expect:2/5★ Not since Kim Kardashian has so much been made out of so little. The Interview offers little that is truly intelligent and if you are familiar with the movies that Seth Rogen and James Franco make together then you know what to expect: vulgarity, immaturity and sophomoric humor that we feel a need to apologize for laughing at. The irony is after all the reports of the horrors of North Korea that have been given little notice, the headlines and furor caused by this stupid Hollywood film has brought more attention to the matter then anything else and if that isn't the ultimate satire and sad commentary on the world today I don't know what is.
Verdict: For the Franco & Rogen fan.… Expand

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DCEdmondsFeb 13, 2015

"The Interview" 10 Scale Rating: 4.0 (Bad) ...

The Good: Seth Rogen plays the straight man in this one and is actually quite good. His timing, one-liners, and body language are hilarious and his scenes comprise the bulk of the funny"The Interview" 10 Scale Rating: 4.0 (Bad) ...

The Good: Seth Rogen plays the straight man in this one and is actually quite good. His timing, one-liners, and body language are hilarious and his scenes comprise the bulk of the funny moments in the movie. The supporting cast wasn't bad either, as Randall Park and Diana Bang provided the remaining handful of chuckles. Randall Park (who played Kim Jong-un) was especially good. The story itself actually isn't a bad one and set up what should have been a solid comedy.

The Bad: James Franco almost single-handedly ruins the film as he wasn't even remotely funny. In fact, some scenes that had good build up dropped dramatically once he started talking. Overall, the movie itself just didn't have enough truly funny moments and it seemed to panic and default to over-the-top violence and raunchiness. I don't mind either of those in my comedies, but when a film so obviously resorts to it due to a lack of any real creativity, then it's a problem. The final 20 minutes or so are especially dreadful and drop the film from merely mediocre to bad.… Expand

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royal_peacockDec 25, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I strongly support free speech, I can't really recommend this movie to anyone.

It is just very boring and juvenile, and not the fun kind of juvenile, but rather the very cringe-worthy one. Having Kim Jung Un poop his pants is just one of the many lazy attempts at humour. While I enjoyed "This is the end" by Franco/Rogen quite a lot, I didn't laugh once during this entire movie.… Expand

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cbeDec 29, 2014

Good clean fun, but and if Kim Jong Un had kept his paws off of it, it likely would have had a short life. The laughs are underwhelming though not unfound.

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JesseDillingerApr 25, 2023

Sure making fun of Kim Jong Un is funny, but that's literally the whole joke of this movie. Not my taste.

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nightblade00Feb 24, 2015

I wouldn't be surprised if Sony hacked themselves to help create some buzz for this stink-fest. The controversy and the international issues it caused were much more entertaining than the actual movie itself. Not a good film.

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mikhailduongDec 26, 2014

Sony is overestimating their work. People (and me) curious about North Korea, the most mysterious country in the world. But Sony has done one of the most rubbish propaganda film. Rogen & Franco did try their best but can help itsSony is overestimating their work. People (and me) curious about North Korea, the most mysterious country in the world. But Sony has done one of the most rubbish propaganda film. Rogen & Franco did try their best but can help its have-no-brain script & incredibly terrible plot. W/o helps of North Korea hackers, this film will never stand even a single day in US cinemas.… Expand

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eldavidsonJan 3, 2015

since i haven't seen it and judging from the comments of everyone this is one i will definietly pass
on. they will make a lot of money. people will go out to see it, just because of the subject matter, and the quality of the movie makers.since i haven't seen it and judging from the comments of everyone this is one i will definietly pass
on. they will make a lot of money. people will go out to see it, just because of the subject matter, and the quality of the movie makers. stupid and "funny" because they are told it is funny is usually very popular.… Expand

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ErichSchoeJan 12, 2015

An occasionally funny trip that appears to have been written by horny, high school boys, too often just plain stupid and gross. With the absolutely worst performance by James Franco. The opening song by the little Korean girl is hilarious asAn occasionally funny trip that appears to have been written by horny, high school boys, too often just plain stupid and gross. With the absolutely worst performance by James Franco. The opening song by the little Korean girl is hilarious as are the opening talk show satire with cameos by Eminem and Rob Lowe.… Expand

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mrniceApr 8, 2015

Imagine if North Korea depicted Americans as overconsuming imperialists with no hearts who only care about pleasure. Would it be funny? Maybe, depends on comedic talent. Would it be tasteless? Not more than The Interview, in which North KoreaImagine if North Korea depicted Americans as overconsuming imperialists with no hearts who only care about pleasure. Would it be funny? Maybe, depends on comedic talent. Would it be tasteless? Not more than The Interview, in which North Korea is depicted as a country to be corrected by two murderous journalists. I liked the jokes, but overall the concept is a tasteless disaster, and the sort of 'medicine' Americans would hate to taste themselves.… Expand

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raporgiDec 28, 2014

Thankfully I did not pay for this POS movie. It has only a couple of jokes and they spam these over and over. If you like jokes involving various references to genitalia and bodily functions this is the movie for you. If you have half a brainThankfully I did not pay for this POS movie. It has only a couple of jokes and they spam these over and over. If you like jokes involving various references to genitalia and bodily functions this is the movie for you. If you have half a brain stay away.… Expand

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Melterx12Dec 25, 2014

Ignoring the Sony hack and all the political crap associated with it, this movie was garbage. The entire plot is set up only to make North Korea look bad, not that it is unwarranted, however none of the jokes were original or actually made meIgnoring the Sony hack and all the political crap associated with it, this movie was garbage. The entire plot is set up only to make North Korea look bad, not that it is unwarranted, however none of the jokes were original or actually made me laugh, they just felt forced and did not add to the humor at all. The only part that actually made me laugh was the beginning with eminem and the fight scene behind the cameras during the actual interview.

Overall, this movie got way more attention than it deserved, and it probably would've been just another comedy turd shat out by the film industry like the rest of them were it not for the real-life events that preceded it's release.… Expand

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inaneswineNov 14, 2017

Had it not been for the sensational reaction to it, I would never have even bothered to look at it twice. Comedies like this really don't appeal to me, and I don't ever remember seeing a Seth Rogen film I liked. I only watched it because IHad it not been for the sensational reaction to it, I would never have even bothered to look at it twice. Comedies like this really don't appeal to me, and I don't ever remember seeing a Seth Rogen film I liked. I only watched it because I had to see just what sort of film could piss off the Kims more than Team America. Having seen it, I felt like taking "merciless" action against the filmmakers too. It isn't clever, thought-provoking or even funny (save the 45 second song at the beginning, which was pretty hilarious). It's simply vulgar, offensive and totally stupid. It seems to make no effort to try and create satire on any level, and instead makes plenty of room for Seth Rogen making jokes about buttholes, Seth Rogen being slapped about in "comedy" sex scenes and Seth Rogen wiggling his belly and his genitals at the viewer. Unless you're a 13 year old boy looking for something goofy and rude to watch at a sleepover with his pals, The Interview is impossible to recommend.… Expand

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StevesitzDec 26, 2014

Foreign conflict movies used to be smart and funny; movies like Spies Like Us, MASH, Dr. Strangelove, Top Secret!, Stripes and so on but The Interview takes Kim Jong Un combined with a fart joke and makes and entire movie disguised as a mediaForeign conflict movies used to be smart and funny; movies like Spies Like Us, MASH, Dr. Strangelove, Top Secret!, Stripes and so on but The Interview takes Kim Jong Un combined with a fart joke and makes and entire movie disguised as a media satire comedy out of it. Really though, what would you expect from two stoners who know nothing but potty humor? The Interview has an okay start but ends up being something in the 'worst things you have ever watched' category. This movie extra sucks for all the negative hype it generated only for the payoff to be worth nothing. The world is going to see this movie after all the threats that have been made and digital hacks that have been accomplished and say "They deserved it." For Seth Rogan to go on television and say that this movie wasn't created to cause controversy makes him just as idiotic as this movie was. This movie relies on celebrity cameos and bottom of the bucket humor to keep it going, but again, we've seen the same in every other one of his movies so not sure why I expected anything different. Only difference between this and his other 'great' works are that instead of this one being based in a frat house its based in the in the real life setting of the supreme leader of North Korea WHO just so happens to be a film buff, like his insane father, as well a hot head about global relations at the moment; so for Rogan to say nothing was intended by this movie is a total lie. Maybe years down the road when this conflict is over, yes, but not in the heat of it. If this fat, unfunny stoner really just made things for the world worse over a nearly unwatchable 'comedy' then I vote that it's time for this guy to go away.… Expand

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SchalgdenKumpelFeb 14, 2015

This movie... I really wanted to like it! I thought that maybe it could be a movie that is perfect at what it wants to be... But no. What I got was a movie with jokes so low, that I can kind of understand why someone might be mad that he wasThis movie... I really wanted to like it! I thought that maybe it could be a movie that is perfect at what it wants to be... But no. What I got was a movie with jokes so low, that I can kind of understand why someone might be mad that he was shown in this movie, even though you can way overreact as we saw lately in the news. I think that this movie missed its target and became a abomination of comedy which is at such a low joke line that you ask yourself if it could get any worse.
To be honest the only good thing about this movie was James Francos performance as Dave Skylark and the chemistry between him and Seth Rogen, other than that it is a really bad and unfunny movie.… Expand

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kf62w6Mar 19, 2015

I don't know were to start. I will just say the movie is BAD. The Interview had such a bad comedic theme, made no sense and I did not even finish watching it.

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CoreGamer1408Jul 2, 2020

I get why this went straight to small screen. I dipped out before they even got to NK. I have actually liked these two actors in other stuff, but this crap nah. Edit: I finally got through this movie in stages. Dropping the 4/10 to 2/20. WasI get why this went straight to small screen. I dipped out before they even got to NK. I have actually liked these two actors in other stuff, but this crap nah. Edit: I finally got through this movie in stages. Dropping the 4/10 to 2/20. Was this a money laundering scam or something?… Expand

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BHBarryJan 1, 2015

"The Interview", as most everyone with a television set or newspaper knows, is the story of a plot to kill the leader of North Korea under the guise of a televison interview conducted by a US talk show host. The movie stars Seth Rogen and"The Interview", as most everyone with a television set or newspaper knows, is the story of a plot to kill the leader of North Korea under the guise of a televison interview conducted by a US talk show host. The movie stars Seth Rogen and James Franco with support from Diana Bang, Lizzy Caplan and Randall Park. Co-directed by Mr. Rogen and Evan Goldberg and written by Dan Sterling, the movie, despite its hype and international notoriety, is simply stated, not a good film. No matter how risque or far out a plot or film may be, if it is funny it can be tolerated. This film is neither funny nor clever. It is amateurish, its humor is immature and insulting and some of its scenes contain tasteless conduct that is best characterized as just plain repulsive. More like a home movie made by people with money to pay for good sets, the film is awkward and not worth the $5.99 I paid for it on VOD. If one didn’t know better, it could be thought that the entire "threat" regarding the showing of the film was prompted by the producers in order to invite controversy and interest in an otherwise unworthy and poorly made film. I give it a reluctant one rating. The low quality of the movie "wreaks for itself".… Expand

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pete409Dec 29, 2014

I admit that after all of the drama I really wanted to see this movie. I didn't really expect it to be good, but what I saw may have been one of the worst and unfunniest movies of all time. The jokes in this movie must have been written myI admit that after all of the drama I really wanted to see this movie. I didn't really expect it to be good, but what I saw may have been one of the worst and unfunniest movies of all time. The jokes in this movie must have been written my immature 12 year olds. I gave it a two only because it wasn't visually terrible. The only movie I've ever shut off in the middle of it was that awful Adam Sandler Chuck and Larry movie. I really wanted to shut this one off. But I watched it all because of the hype. My penis could have wrote better jokes.… Expand

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Nobilis1984Dec 26, 2014

Not as good as it is hyped.
The film is a very big bore. The whole hype around the movie fades after a few minutes. Why?
There would be the first of the many lengths in the film. I rarely have to wait long for highlights. The opening sceneNot as good as it is hyped.
The film is a very big bore. The whole hype around the movie fades after a few minutes. Why?
There would be the first of the many lengths in the film. I rarely have to wait long for highlights. The opening scene has been the right bite but then the dog seems to have this thrown into the water glass.
The basic idea of the film is not bad but the execution is cruel dull.… Expand

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klspindlerDec 26, 2014

This is a truly terrible movie. It's boring and, unfortunately, not funny at all. The acting is poor and the plot horrendous. People will see this movie because of the hype (I did), but you should resist and pass over this movie.

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EvilPumpkinheadDec 26, 2014

i gave this film a 1 for the 1 time I laughed through the whole film...... this really was a bad bad and unfunny film. Think the whole hack thing was desperate PR for how bad the film was.

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galleyh4usDec 29, 2014

The movie was painful to pay 6 bucks for, and even more painful to watch. It is horribly and excruciatingly "bro-tastic." I didn't even laugh until the 10-minute climax sequence, which itself was only a little funny. Long story short: this isThe movie was painful to pay 6 bucks for, and even more painful to watch. It is horribly and excruciatingly "bro-tastic." I didn't even laugh until the 10-minute climax sequence, which itself was only a little funny. Long story short: this is a comedy movie aimed at the 12-15 year-old male age demographic.… Expand

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ErazorDec 26, 2014

Wanted to know what all the sony commotion was about.

Then wanted the movie to end after 15mins, was very hard to endure such childish, stupid and random jokes that didn't come across funny at all.

Terrible movie.

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kuehnauJan 30, 2015

Another boring, awful movie with juvenile humor expected from Seth Rogan. I am really happy to know we almost started an international war over something as stupid and awful as this. Good job America, our values are safe.

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breathassureDec 26, 2014

If you like the Family Guy formula of constant old media references and dragging out a joke for 10 minutes you might like this movie. For those above the age of 5 however you might want to stay away from it. I'll summarize the majority ofIf you like the Family Guy formula of constant old media references and dragging out a joke for 10 minutes you might like this movie. For those above the age of 5 however you might want to stay away from it. I'll summarize the majority of the plot for you: Kim Jong Un likes Katy Perry and Seth Rogen has to put something in his ass. Those "jokes" easily take up 30 minutes of the movie each. Comedy gold!… Expand

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bfoore90Sep 4, 2016

Easily one of the worst movies containing James Franco and Seth Rogan that I have ever seen. If it wasn't for the Sony hack, this film would have gone nowhere. I wouldn't be surprised if Sony paid to have this movie hacked just to give itEasily one of the worst movies containing James Franco and Seth Rogan that I have ever seen. If it wasn't for the Sony hack, this film would have gone nowhere. I wouldn't be surprised if Sony paid to have this movie hacked just to give it some publicity, its cheap comedy with a cheap script that seems like it was written by Adam Sandler after "Jack and Jill" flopped. I'm so glad that I didn't pay for this movie, it was that awful.… Expand

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MarkT2014Dec 25, 2014

Cheap humor and even cheaper script. Probably the dumbest comedy I've seen in last few years. Kids may love it, but that's pretty much it. If not for all the Sony hacking fuzz, this comedy would probably be rated even bellow 5.4 score. TheyCheap humor and even cheaper script. Probably the dumbest comedy I've seen in last few years. Kids may love it, but that's pretty much it. If not for all the Sony hacking fuzz, this comedy would probably be rated even bellow 5.4 score. They literally paid Eminem to show up in the film for a minute (which has nothing to do with the movie plot what so ever). As if they added Eminem just to advertise the movie. It's an insult to IQ.… Expand

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SHORTFINGERDec 25, 2014

i was bored. if i had a forward button i would have push it a lot of times. sure a few scene where funny as heck but over all wait for the dvd and rent it. i got a free ticket to it that's the only reason i even went to see it

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TisonJan 2, 2015

I wouldn't see this movie if it was the last movie on Earth. I just have a very bad feeling that United States and North Korea are gonna go to war. I just feel it.

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Sebe2012Dec 28, 2014

A dictatorship mockery has gone wrong. Even " jack and Jill" is a masterpiece next to the interview. A silly plot, over usage of gay jokes/ references and dodgy Korean accent. It is absolutely unfunny and insulting.

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AxeTJan 9, 2015

Walked out! Beyond belief bad!
Can be expected from the fat, talentless, very unfunny, hideous to look at, non-actor so-called "star" who is so far from John Belushi, John Candy or even Chris Farley that it really is NOT funny! But theWalked out! Beyond belief bad!
Can be expected from the fat, talentless, very unfunny, hideous to look at, non-actor so-called "star" who is so far from John Belushi, John Candy or even Chris Farley that it really is NOT funny! But the co-star here is so incredibly repulsive and disgraceful as to have chosen a "career wrecker" of a film to do with his obnoxious fat slob buddy. What a lapse in sanity! I'll think twice before going to one of his movies again. The fat slob's movies I never see, but this time made the mistake in the name of freedom of speech.
The brass at Sony Pictures should certainly be immediately Fired for such ridiculously poor judgment. Yes with regard to the subject matter and political fallout, but even more so for the complete and utter lack of any redeeming quality whatsoever for this pitiful excuse for a movie.
It may have turned into an act of patriotism for theaters to show it and Americans to see it with Sony getting more free publicity than any modern movie in memory, but the bottom line is that it sucks so hard that all involved should never work in the industry again.
Ninety minutes being waterboarded would be time better spent.… Expand

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ratimirDec 25, 2014

Apparently, my first review of this movie is was removed because I commented that the movie is racist and offensive to North Korean people. So, it is OK to make this kind of movie, but to comment it as offensive is censored. Great freedom ofApparently, my first review of this movie is was removed because I commented that the movie is racist and offensive to North Korean people. So, it is OK to make this kind of movie, but to comment it as offensive is censored. Great freedom of speech. By the way, move is junk and I am european citizen.… Expand

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WARCHILDJan 13, 2015

I'm so glad I didn't pay to watch this one. It's just more of the same gutter humor and shallow acting Hollywood is shoveling these days. The pigs at the trough slop it up and so they keep making more of it. To be honest, If you know anythingI'm so glad I didn't pay to watch this one. It's just more of the same gutter humor and shallow acting Hollywood is shoveling these days. The pigs at the trough slop it up and so they keep making more of it. To be honest, If you know anything about what life in North Korea is like, then you would realize that this film is only a shade better than making a comedy out of liberating nazi concentration camps. Distasteful, in poor judgment, and par for the course...… Expand

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ericsea13Dec 25, 2014

The hacker should have deleted this film while they had the chance. Do not watch this film thinking its my right blah blah blah, it is just a very bad movie actually the worst film i've seen this year.The film is so over hyped but it'sThe hacker should have deleted this film while they had the chance. Do not watch this film thinking its my right blah blah blah, it is just a very bad movie actually the worst film i've seen this year.The film is so over hyped but it's nothing but toilet humour and retardation. kim jong un has nothing to worry about the film should never have been allowed to be produced. it's attempts at satire is poor the jokes are made for 10 year olds and Seth rogen simply plays the same character in all his films. If its yellow or red on metacritic than save yourself the money.… Expand

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82tahoDec 25, 2014

OMG, the media hype got me! I was sucked in & regret it now. Thank goodness it’s over! The news hype is the only reason I saw it. Watched the clock more than the movie. It's an embarrassing disappointment to see such poor work fromOMG, the media hype got me! I was sucked in & regret it now. Thank goodness it’s over! The news hype is the only reason I saw it. Watched the clock more than the movie. It's an embarrassing disappointment to see such poor work from Hollywood--Sony must have been smoking too much pot with Rogen to think the script was at all funny. I think I chuckled 2 times. Very dissatisfied & could not wait for this movie to be over. Don't waste your money but more importantly, don't waste your time. I think Sony exaggerated the hack just to get people to watch this movie because they knew it was going to be a flop!… Expand

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urogomphiDec 25, 2014

If it wasn't for the Sony hack (hoax?), nobody would even care to mention this piece of ****. Dumb humor, annoying main protagonist. It's not even in the ballpark of the vicinity of the neighborhood of political satire or any satire at allIf it wasn't for the Sony hack (hoax?), nobody would even care to mention this piece of ****. Dumb humor, annoying main protagonist. It's not even in the ballpark of the vicinity of the neighborhood of political satire or any satire at all for that matter. Don't waste your time!… Expand

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kobomkDec 28, 2014

Once I saw Franco and Rogan on the cover I knew it was gonna just a stupid Seth Rogan movie with same ingredients: dick jokes, raciest jokes ( if you're free to talk doesn't mean your not offensive ), and an Eminem reference ( just like inOnce I saw Franco and Rogan on the cover I knew it was gonna just a stupid Seth Rogan movie with same ingredients: dick jokes, raciest jokes ( if you're free to talk doesn't mean your not offensive ), and an Eminem reference ( just like in Superbad and Funny guys ) the only thing that was missing was Jonah Hill
the story revolves around to american journalists who are appointed to kill a dictator disregarding that this act would be ethical or not the characters are too stupid to do anything on their own and that's not comedy sure you might laugh at their stupidity but the movie doesn't contain any comedy what so ever except the dick jokes people getting hit jokes and racist jokes ( sorry but I don't like being insulted so it would be hypocritical if I laughed at them I mean dammit can't you make people laugh without insulting another group of people ) I think this sort of movie will make north korean people dislike you because they didn't only insult Kim Jung Un they insulted N.Korea which is a beautiful country with great culture it just happened it is ruled by a dictator and this doesn't put you in a position to laugh at them what if you were in their shoes would you like your culture and country to be mocked regardless of the political situation and I'm pretty sure if N.Korea released a movie about killing a president of a Western country you people would go nuts and the movie would be considered an act of terror and all that freedom of speech you're preaching the world about won't be applied.
one thing to say to the people who thought it wasn't a publicity stunt Sony said that they were releasing the movie on the 25th Dec and the didn't delay the date of course that's only my opinion… Expand

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lorne_kellyDec 28, 2014

Think about the poor misfit kid from your public school, then imagine the bullies made a move to make fun of him and all the school watched and laughed.

That's what this movie is about. N. Korea is a serious problem, and one that we asThink about the poor misfit kid from your public school, then imagine the bullies made a move to make fun of him and all the school watched and laughed.

That's what this movie is about.

N. Korea is a serious problem, and one that we as a species should be working to resolve. This movie can only worsen the problem. We should all be ashamed.… Expand

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olatrifDec 31, 2014

This movie does not deserve any thoughtful review. Total and utter rubbish. Plot is stupid and jokes are not funny. Do not waste your time watching this movie.

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laraleJan 13, 2015

If Dumb and Dumber 2 and Blended could actually procreate during a stoner pitch session about North Korean dictatorships, this would be the pathetic result. The most cardboard dialogue, insipid dick jokes and wooden caricatures ever to makeIf Dumb and Dumber 2 and Blended could actually procreate during a stoner pitch session about North Korean dictatorships, this would be the pathetic result. The most cardboard dialogue, insipid dick jokes and wooden caricatures ever to make it on film, and by two people who were either out of their minds on bad ecstasy when they decided to greenlight this, or are both seriously in the declination phase of their respective careers. Not even worth watching for free!… Expand

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TheLatinoCriticJan 20, 2015

Cruel, racist, unfunny and awkward. The Interview shows a very inappropriate message, disrespectful dialog and it was poorly directed, poorly acted and poorly written. This movie should not have been made in the first place. It should beCruel, racist, unfunny and awkward. The Interview shows a very inappropriate message, disrespectful dialog and it was poorly directed, poorly acted and poorly written. This movie should not have been made in the first place. It should be banned from theaters, online, app stores and from the shelves in stores. I thought Batman and Robin was the worst… Expand

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ThebossmanFeb 2, 2015

The is by far the WORST movie ever made. I wounder what got into Sony's minds that drove them to produce such idiotic, stupid, talent-less, horrendous film. I recommend that you absolutely do NOT see this film.

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agir002Feb 22, 2015

Worst movie I have ever seen. Stupid plot, bad acting and lame jokes. It was my fault for not watching the trailer or reading the reviews as I assumed that because it was about North Korea it was going to be an intelligent piece ofWorst movie I have ever seen. Stupid plot, bad acting and lame jokes. It was my fault for not watching the trailer or reading the reviews as I assumed that because it was about North Korea it was going to be an intelligent piece of work/documentary. My ignorance led to me sitting through excruciating torture in the cinema. Thankfully I fell asleep half way through!… Expand

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Eizozy_unoMar 10, 2015

I guess it speaks volumes that it took me so long to view this "movie"! Let's start with the fact that I like comedies when they employ more than goofiness for laughs. This movie is for kids, people stoned out of their gourd; (Rogen,I guess it speaks volumes that it took me so long to view this "movie"! Let's start with the fact that I like comedies when they employ more than goofiness for laughs. This movie is for kids, people stoned out of their gourd; (Rogen, Goldberg, and Franco), and anyone with a predisposition for laughing hysterically without cause. For me, if you have to search for humor in something purported to be comedy the creators lost their way. You can find plenty reviews describing plot details and hysterical scenes, but not here. I couldn't sit through it to the end, so I really don't know when or if it ever got funny.… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017

Unless you like this kind of movie, audiences with some brain inside their heads and who are not interested in laughing on poor jokes of anal penetrations will avoid this piece of **** at all costs.

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