Funny People DVD Review

Funny People - A Universal Pictures Release

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DVD Release Date: November 24th, 2009

Rated 14A for coarse language, sexual content and crude content

Running time: 146 minutes (Rated) - 153 minutes (Unrated)

Judd Apatow (dir.)

Judd Apatow (writer)

Michael Andrews (music)

Jason Schwartzman (music)

Adam Sandler as George Simmons

Seth Rogen as Ira Wright

Leslie Mann as Laura

Eric Bana as Clarke

Jonah Hill as Leo Koenig

Jason Schwartzman as Mark Taylor Jackson

Our reviews below:

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Funny People Review By John C.

***1/4 (out of 4)

Funny People follows the story of stand up comedian George Simmons, (Adam Sandler, almost playing himself), who learns he has a rare form of cancer. He soon hires Ira (Seth Rogen), a struggling comedian, to write his jokes. The friendship that ensues is rocky, but ultimately strong. The story goes in different directions, I found all of them worth watching.

Though the running time is a bit long, it doesn’t really drag. The story line moves at a good pace, and I actually found myself caring for these characters. The acting is strong, and it's pretty funny, too. Though on one level this is a foul-mouthed comedy, on another, it’s a drama about the people we connect with, and how certain people can change our lives. I really enjoyed this film.

The DVD includes both the theatrical rated version of the film, and the unrated, which runs for 7-minutes longer. It also includes a gag reel, and feature commentary with the director, Judd Apatow, and the two stars, Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen.

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Funny People DVD Review By Erin V.

***1/4 (out of 4)

From the director of Knocked Up, comes the comedy Funny People. While Knocked Up got more critical acclaim than this one, I actually preferred Funny People.

The story of the film is this: Ira Wright, (Seth Rogan), is an amateur stand-up comedian. George Simmons, (Adam Sandler) is a famous one. When George is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, he doesn't know what to write for his stand-up act. He ends up at the same event as Ira, sees what he does, and asks him to write for him. The story follows their friendship everywhere from writing jokes together to trying to figure out what's right. Like Judd Apatow's other works, this film has heart, and that's what really works here.

The film, at least the unrated cut, is 2 hours and 33 minutes. It doesn't really feel too, too long, but there were some spots in the middle that could have been a little shorter. On a whole though, it is set up, and wrapped up, nicely, and is a very satisfying watch. This one is worth buying or renting, but heed the 14A rating, which is much deserved.

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Funny People DVD Review By Nicole

*** (out of 4)

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Funny People DVD Review By Maureen

*** (out of 4)

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Funny People DVD Review By Tony

*** (out of 4)

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Consensus: *** (Out of 4)