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FILM DETAILS

Certificate 15

Cast Andy Dick Sarah Silverman Jonah Hill Seth Rogen Adam Sandler Leslie Mann Eric Bana Jason Schwartzman

Directors Judd Apatow

Screenwriters Judd Apatow

Running Time 146 minutes

Funny People (15)

Plot
When world-famous comedian George Simmons (Sandler) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he recruits wannabe stand-up Ira (Rogen) towrite material for him. He also tries to re-ignite the flame with ex Laura (Mann), despite her marriage to Clarke (Bana)…

Verdict
An absolute treat. In spite of its disappointing climax, this is Apatow’s smartest, rudest and — yes — funniest film yet.


Reviewer: Mark Dinning

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