Opening thoughts: Jonah Hill’s chemistry with co-star Russell Brand (Snow) maintains human characters in a deranged world, while the driving pace of 72 hours to make Snow’s anniversary concert keeps the story moving.
Pros: - The humor for the first two-thirds of the movie is pitch perfect and appropriately raunchy
- Hill is a likeable everyman that the viewer sympathizes with, especially in his relationship with his overworked girlfriend
- Brand is able to humanize a difficult-to-like character, giving the rock star complexity beyond what is expected
- The pacing created by getting a free-spirited rock star to a concert on-time makes the movie exciting
- The "Today" show scene showcases the best the movie has to offer, as Hill’s Green behaves badly while Brand’s Snow relives his former glory
Cons: - The storyline goes too far at the end by ruining characters’ relationships with a stupid gimmicky sexual plot device that also didn’t work in "Marshall"
- The side-trip to Las Vegas in the last act burns too much time, slowing the film’s driving pace without adding much to the plot
- Snow’s musician father, played by Colm Meaney, is overhyped and underacted
Final word: Humorous references to "Marshall" are appreciated for returning fans watching "Get Him to the Greek." The creators continue to go just one joke too far within the realm of these adult comedies, leading to a weak ending after an otherwise enjoyable flick.
Audience: People who enjoy the current trend of adult, raunchy comedies, especially fans of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall."
Rated R for strong sexual content and drug use throughout, and pervasive language.
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