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10 years later, 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' is still one of the best modern comedies
Posted on 4/18/18 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 4/18/18 at 1:47 pm
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But when I think of Sarah Marshall, which opened in theaters 10 years ago Wednesday, I don't immediately think of sinking into my theater seat or the awkward car ride home. Instead, I'm reminded of the broody nights that it helped me through after breakups, and all of the quotable one-liners that elicit knowing laughs in everyday conversation. ("You sound like you're from London!")
It also subverts tropes as one of the rare rom-coms to show men as vulnerable. Peter can't merely shrug off Sarah: He pathetically (if also amusingly) cries when he tries to hook up with other women after their split, and sobs alone into his wine glass watching Project Runway when he's reminded of her. Later, he can't perform when Sarah comes back for makeup sex, showing that he values emotional connection over physical attraction, unlike many movie Casanovas.
That it manages to do all of this and still be laugh-out-loud funny is what makes Forgetting Sarah Marshall so insanely rewatchable, proving that the best modern rom-coms can have their heart, and their penis jokes, too.
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Posted on 4/18/18 at 1:54 pm to RLDSC FAN
I didn’t identify with Jason Seigel at the time, but I still thought it was hilarious. After going through what he did... yeah, it rings completely true and still hilarious.
Posted on 4/18/18 at 1:56 pm to RLDSC FAN
plus Kristen Bell. Please do these threads right.
Posted on 4/18/18 at 2:02 pm to RLDSC FAN
It would never make my favorite movie list, or perhaps even my favorite comedy list, but we use quips from the movie all the time.
Posted on 4/18/18 at 2:02 pm to RLDSC FAN
Didn't we just do 20 pgs on this movie last week??
Posted on 4/18/18 at 2:03 pm to RLDSC FAN
I watched it for the first time about 6 months ago and it instantly became one of my favorites.
Posted on 4/18/18 at 2:13 pm to LanierSpots
mila kunis blew her out of the water in that movie. didnt even look at KB when they were sharing scenes
Posted on 4/18/18 at 2:15 pm to RLDSC FAN
I had been through a really really bad breakup of a long term relationship about a year or so before this movie came out, so when I saw it in the theater, it really resonated with me. One of my favorite comedies.
Posted on 4/18/18 at 2:15 pm to RLDSC FAN
I believe it is the best comedy of the past 25 years (and I can confidently say that because Fletch is now 33 years old!)
I don't agree that the Mila Kunis character is under-developed. In fact, I think the script is laudable precisely because it gives her way more agency than is typically due that trope in your typical romcom.
I said in the long thread: the dinner scene is an absolute tour de force which should be studied by film students. There is so much going on and it is so perfectly executed. This makes me think Segel is a genius.
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I don't agree that the Mila Kunis character is under-developed. In fact, I think the script is laudable precisely because it gives her way more agency than is typically due that trope in your typical romcom.
I said in the long thread: the dinner scene is an absolute tour de force which should be studied by film students. There is so much going on and it is so perfectly executed. This makes me think Segel is a genius.
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Posted on 4/18/18 at 2:17 pm to RLDSC FAN
We just had a thread on this about a month ago. That being said, this comedy totally holds up over time. Great flick!
Posted on 4/18/18 at 2:29 pm to RLDSC FAN
It does two things better than most romantic comedies. First, the characters have better depth. Every character winds up being more complex than you'd think based on genre. Sarah Marshall starts as the evil cheater, but wins depth in talking about trying to work with Peter and her obvious continuing caring for him.
Then, it blends the romantic and comedy better by being funny within the romantic plot. A lot of these movies stop making jokes when it gets sentimental. It work because it uses the romantic scenes to deliver comedy too.
I can't imagine anyone not liking FSM. I can understand not thinking it's a great, landmark film, but it is as universally likeable as it gets.
Then, it blends the romantic and comedy better by being funny within the romantic plot. A lot of these movies stop making jokes when it gets sentimental. It work because it uses the romantic scenes to deliver comedy too.
I can't imagine anyone not liking FSM. I can understand not thinking it's a great, landmark film, but it is as universally likeable as it gets.
Posted on 4/18/18 at 2:57 pm to Rep520
Yeah, I like how no one is a cardboard villain. Even the Russell Brand character, and I usually can't stand him. He's at least sort of open about his own shallowness, and he genuinely likes Peter and does his best to not hurt his feelings. and he leaves Sarah the moment he starts feeling used instead of as a person.
You can see every person's point of view, and it is all valid. Most importantly, its funny.
You can see every person's point of view, and it is all valid. Most importantly, its funny.
Posted on 4/18/18 at 3:08 pm to Baloo
quote:yea he's not the standard rom com "other guy"
Yeah, I like how no one is a cardboard villain
I think that definitely adds depth and helps lift the movie
Posted on 4/18/18 at 3:26 pm to LanierSpots
This one from House of Lies is a personal favorite of mine.
Posted on 4/18/18 at 3:28 pm to RLDSC FAN
Great movie and produced one of the all-time "who's hotter?" debates.
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Posted on 4/18/18 at 3:40 pm to The Pirate King
It’s on my bring five dvd’s with you on a deserted island list.
Posted on 4/18/18 at 3:43 pm to RLDSC FAN
Dracula Musical takes it over the top.
Posted on 4/18/18 at 3:50 pm to RLDSC FAN
I remember thinking when I first saw the trailers for this movie that it looked like one of the movies that showed all of the funny parts in the previews. Then I went and watched it in the theatre with my gf and laughed my arse off most of the movie. I absolutely loved Kenneth from 30 Rock as the newlywed scared of sex with his wife
Posted on 4/18/18 at 3:51 pm to BlackAdam
I'd pay to see the Dracula Musical live
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