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Why 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' Still Holds Up

Who hasn't tried to win their breakup by renting a Hawaiian villa? As the writer of a recent USA Today column so eloquently put it: "From the moment Jason Segel opened his towel, I knew I was in trouble." As we look back on the romantic comedies and raunchy comedies of the 2010s, Forgetting Sarah Marshall stands out as one of the best of them. It had a witty screenplay, characters you fell in love with, and some of the funniest lines and situations in movies from that era. Everyone was at the top of their game, and somehow each person was able to harness this inner charm which made you never hate the perceived villains but empathize with everyone In the situation. The film was directed by Nicholas Stoller and starred Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Russell Brand. This was truly a movie that understood how to capitalize on what we loved about the comedy genre, and it also knew which tired aspects to reinvent. Read More...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 22 October, 2021

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