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List Price: $34.98 | | Label: Universal Studios
Salesrank: 45
Released: September 30, 2008 |
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MPAA Rating: Unrated
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Join the cast of Forgetting Sarah Marshall as they dare to bare all in this Unrated Collector s Edition filled with more laughs more adventure and way more fun!Peter (Jason Segel) is a struggling musician who finds his world turned upside down when his TV celebrity girlfriend Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell) dumps him for a tragically hip rock star. It s the hysterically funny look at how far one man will go to forget a girl and all the fun he finds along the way!System Requirements:Running Time: 118 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/BUDDY FILMS UPC: 025195047623 Manufacturer No: 61105640
Description of Forgetting Sarah Marshall (Three-Disc Unrated Collector's Edition):
Breaking up is hard to do--but that doesn't mean you can't have some belly laughs about it. Forgetting Sarah Marshall provides that rare treat: a romantic comedy about breakups, that is both romantic and funny. The laughs, especially from writer-star Jason Segel, are both heartfelt and raunchy, and the film is just unexpected enough that it keeps the viewer's attention till the end. The touches of producer Judd Apatow, who's famously retooled rom-coms to appeal to guys as much as women, are woven throughout the film, but Segel's script, reportedly based on many of his own experiences, is fresh and original. And adult. Forgetting Sarah Marshall features male genitalia laffs presented in unexpected and human ways (the nude breakup scene is played for giggles but also deep poignancy), and the language and sex scenes are strictly for grownups--and rightly so. Segel's script, and his performance as Peter, show that he understands the true nature of adult relationships, which provides the refreshing difference between this film and some of Apatow's other crude creations. The cast is sublime; Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars) plays title character Sarah, a self-absorbed actress, and Russell Brand is her new British honey who accompanies her to--what are the chances?--the exact same Hawaiian resort as Peter, who's nursing his broken heart. Mila Kunis plays Rachel, the resort employee who gives Peter a reason to hope, and Paul Rudd is the surfing instructor who gives him his own brand of heartfelt advice ("When life gives you lemons, just say 'F--- the lemons' and bail," he says cheerily). The pacing is screwball, and the absurdities fly (a "Dracula" musical puppet show, and a surprisingly lovely Hawaiian version of "Nothing Compares 2 U"). Nothing the viewer will forget any time soon.--A.T. Hurley
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I need to B my L on somebody's T's. 
2008-10-10 - This movie is hilarious. Its one of those comedies you can watch a million times & never get tired of. EVERYBODY needs to watch it.
Will Be Forgetting Sarah Marshall In 10 Minutes 
2008-10-08 - I knew I was in trouble when, within 15 minutes of this film starting, I had to deal with another 'John Favreau-Swingers' type of character. That means that we get to spend an hour and forty five minutes watching a whiny 30 year old guy mope around because his girlfriend dumped him.
This would be tolerable for a high school kid, but not a 30 year old guy who they show throughout the film as being almost a 3rd wheel at his gf's premiers and red carpet events. he doesn't like any of the clothes she buys him, either...so you never really know why he is so devastated with the breakup to begin with. The more they flashed back to their past the more you realize what a nightmare she is....so I don't get it.
But anyway, this guy decides the best way to clear his head is to go to Hawaii. Of course, his ex is at the same hotel on the same island with her new man. Basically, it's the same plot as any other 'comedy' about breakups and how people try to get over failed relationships. I guess this is the structure for Comedy 101, but the filmmakers and writers here are better than that, so the entire premise is disappointing.
It's way too easy to figure out what's going to happen when he checks into the hotel, has the awkward moment with his ex and...SHOCK...there's a beautiful brunette who just happens to work at the reception desk.
Since everyone is comparing this to 'Knocked Up'...there is no comparison. Everything about 'Knocked Up' was completely original and had the type of dialogue that you just didn't/don't get in American cinema. The only thing close to it was 'There's Something About Mary'.
I understand it's hard to live up to that kind of standard and virtually everything they do from here on out will be a bit of a disappointment. However, this really was a major disappointment. I 'chuckled' three times at three lines that may have taken up a combined :17 of film time...and when you're dealing with an hour and forty five minutes of film time, that's a lot of dead air.
I think we'd be better in comparing it to another movie....Ben Stiller's 'The Heartbreak Kid' that was equally as bad. That's a much better comparison.
Hopefully I click my Kangaroo's together and wake up from the nightmare that was viewing this feature film.
Just say no.
The 40 Year Old Knocked Up Virgin 2 
2008-10-07 - I thought this movie was not great, but pretty good. What really sold me was the graphic male nudity.
Loved it-great humor, and scenes!
2008-10-07 - While I generally prefer movies with some substance, this one was a great time.It was funny, relatable,and the comedic timing of all of the characters made the film. Great script writing for a comedy, and I love all of the subplots of the love triangle. Great picture, sound and scenery. Fun date movie, or just a good two hours of laughter! I rooted for the lead character!
Are those sad tissues or happy tissues? [ Good for you Peter, good for you. ] 
2008-10-07 - The latest in the lengthening line of fantastic Apatow comedies is Forgetting Sarah Marshall, the story of Peter Bretter(Jason Segel) a musician who works on Crime Scene,( a television drama that mixes crime and sexuality!) where he gets to create musical masterpieces, or well mostly just... ominous tones.
Everything seems pretty swell for Mr. Bretter, a steady gig where his gorgeous steady actress girlfriend Sarah Marshall(Kristen Bell) works, if only nothing would ever change.
Only it does, when Sarah comes back to town and her first stop is Peter's house, for a nude break-up.
When Peter embarks on a trip to hawaii to forget her, that is really where the story begins. Especially when Peter finds out Sarah has already moved on to a new man, the rock star Aldus Snow(Russel Brand) who may make Peter feel just a little inadequate. Encounters with some crazy characters played by Paul Rudd, Jonah Hill, Bill Hader and Jack Mcbrayer, also add some serious comedy to the already hilarious plot.
Outshines both Superbad and Knocked Up, not to mention the Dracula musical is brilliant, bringing even more laughs!
One of the funniest new comedies to date!
