Forgetting Sarah Marshall
You might be able to forget the fictional actress, but I guarantee you'll remember the movie. Forgetting Sarah Marshall is easily one of the best films to come out in 2008 so far.
The film was written by and stars Jason Segel, best known for his roles as Marshall on the CBS comedy How I Met Your Mother and as Jason in the film Knocked Up. Segel stars as Peter Bretter, a musician who worships and gets dumped by his famous actress girlfriend Sarah Marshall, played by Kristen Bell. Peter decides to clear his head by heading to Hawaii for a vacation, only to encounter his ex-girlfriend's new rock star boyfriend (Russell Brand). Peter finds himself trying to decide if he is still in love with Sarah Marshall or his new friend, the hotel clerk, played by Mila Kunis (That '70s Show). All the while, Peter is struggling to put together a muppet-type Dracula musical.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall is an outrageous, fun and entertaining comedy. Segel delivers the laughs and does an outstanding job in his first leading role, but he has a great supporting cast, as well. Funnyman and KU alumnus Paul Rudd plays a dimwitted surfer; while Ionah Hill (Superbad), Russell Brand and Bill
Hader (Superbad, Saturday Night Live) bring punch line after punch line in their supporting roles. Kudos also go to Mila Kunis, who gives one of her best performances ever.
This film has something for everybody: eye candy for the guys in Mila Kunis and Kristen Bell, male nudity for the ladies (yes, I am serious) and laughs for everybody. Plus, it's from the same group of guys who brought you comedies like The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up and Superbad. Forgetting Sarah Marshall is not a movie you'll soon forget.
Matt Lindberg
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