Funny People
Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing George to reevaluate his priorities with a little help from aspiring stand-up comic Ira.
Review Sentiment
George and Ira develop their odd friendship while touring comedy clubs
Laura faces her choice and decides to stay with Clarke over George
The film crashes from its peak friendship moments (7.3) down to the Laura affair subplot (4.8), a nearly 3-point drop that reviewers consistently cited as where the movie lost its way.
Critics praised the first half as a compelling mix of comedy and drama anchored by strong chemistry between Sandler and Rogen, but widely criticized the film's second half Laura subplot as meandering and unfocused. The movie succeeds when exploring the authentic friendship between George and Ira but fails when it abandons this core relationship for romantic complications that feel forced and overlong.
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Adam Sandler
George Simmons
Seth Rogen
Ira Wright
Leslie Mann
Laura
Eric Bana
Clarke
Jonah Hill
Leo Koenig
Jason Schwartzman
Mark Taylor Jackson
Aubrey Plaza
Daisy Danby
RZA
Chuck
Aziz Ansari
Randy
Maude Apatow
Mable
Iris Apatow
Ingrid
Torsten Voges
Dr. Lars
Allan Wasserman
Dr. Stevens
Rod Man
Rod Man
Wayne Federman
Comedy & Magic Manager
Mike O'Connell
MySpace Escort
James Taylor
James Taylor
Nicole Parker
Dawn
Nydia McFadden
Mandy
Andy Dick
Andy Dick
Crew
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