‘Forgetting’ Funny But Flawed
- Title: Forgetting Sarah Marshall
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I think the only thing more invincible than Judd Apatow’s reputation at this point is Jesus with a bazooka gun. The er’ talked about mega-producer has put out the most important comedies of the last few years, with Talladega Nights and Superbad just barely scraping the surface of his résumé.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall, like its subject matter, is broken up. Everything going on in front of the camera is light, funny and likable; but the shots being called behind it is just the opposite – artificial and irritating. This lack of chemistry between the elements, despite being an enjoyable picture, drags it all down.
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