Get Him to the Greek

Get Him to the Greek (2010)
Directed by Nicholas Stoller
Length: 109 minutes
Rated R for strong sexual content and drug use throughout, and pervasive language






*Writer's note: The following review is an open letter addressed to any member of the Judd Apatow crew.*

Dear Mr. Apatow and your crew of actors, writers, etc.:

Let me start by saying I am a huge fan of your work. From your canceled-too-soon television programs Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared, to your more recent mainstream successes such as The 40-year Old Virgin and Knocked Up, I eagerly anticipate and support any film by you or any of your crew (i.e. Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, Paul Rudd, etc.). Unfortunately, it seems that as of late, the quality of the films deemed "Apatow comedies" has fallen dramatically. I understand the pressures of Hollywood to release one after the other in order to capitalize on the brand name, but I feel you may be jeopardizing your future films if you continue down this path.

Consider one of the latest efforts, Get Him to the Greek. Is the film funny? Certainly! I found myself laughing hysterically on several occasions. But I also feel the film does not come close to capturing the immortal status some of your past gems did. Every film may not be the best comedy ever, but over-reliance on dick and fart jokes can lower the quality quickly.

Get Him to the Greek continues the story of the great Aldous Snow, as played by Russell Brand (Arthur, Despicable Me). The British rock god continues on his quest of lust for smack and snatch as lowly record intern Aaron Green, my man crush Jonah Hill (Megamind, Moneyball), is charged with getting Snow back to Los Angeles for a ten-year anniversary concert. Yes, I love Jonah Hill, and Aldous Snow was one of the best characters from the great Forgetting Sarah Marshall. However, this film falls a bit flat. Both the first third and last third of the film seem forced and just strange. Let's just say the three-way and anything involving P. Diddy are simply bizarre.

There isn't much to same about the film. Is it funny? Sure. Is it memorable? Unfortunately, no. I have come to expect more than mediocre comedies and lame jokes from you and your crew. I will recommend this film to anyone looking for a solid rental, but Get Him to the Greek falls well short of some of your more classic films. Here's to hoping you and your boys regain the glory of past days.

Always your adoring fan,
Devon

Final Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote:
Sergio Roma: "This is what all pussy looked like in the 70s [in reference to the furry wall]."