Funny People is the only one that looks good in the wide releases. Out of the limited releases, the quirky love story, Adam appears to be the most interesting, and the documentary about Oz films would be interesting to catch on cable.
Nationwide Releases
Funny People
Collector
Aliens in the Attic
Funny People
Directed: Judd Apatow
Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill
Trailer
Synopsis: A wealthy comedian-turned-movie star is dying, and he hires an up-and-coming stand-up comedian to write jokes for him, while also mourning the one woman he let get away.
My Take: I do really enjoy Judd Apatow movies, and his movies continue to become more mature, unlike the movies made by his “crew”.
RT Score: 65%
RT Consensus: Funny People features the requisite humor, as well as considerable emotional depth, resulting in Judd Apatow’s most mature film to date.
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