Funny People

  • 2009


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Positive Reviews 135
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Average Rating 3.3/5
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1.5
What the movie ends up saying is that some funny people will always be alone; their artistic strengths and their personal flaws are two sides of the s .. Rob's Movie Vault
1.5
Soon hes taking private jets, warming up for Sandler at corporate gigs, and wearing a dumbstruck expression that contrasts starkly with Sandlers jaded .. Av Club
3.0
Not funny!.Theres nothing like a fatal illness to harsh a mellow, even in sunny California. EW
4.4
The competition is so fierce these days that most of them are pretty good.I laugh a lot. Rogerebert
3.0
This is a generous, goodhearted, enjoyable movie, loaded with memorable characters and genuine wit. Time Out
3.1
Although this lengthy sequence fails to sustain the same dramatic interest as the films first half, it serves as a testing ground for the Sandler char ..
4.5
Its that rare mainstream Hollywood movie that feels genuinely spontaneous, unafraid to keep the audience just a little bit confounded and off balance.
3.0
Judd Apatows eccentric third directorial effort is an unwieldy mishmash of ideas and comic styles which feels like it has three distinct movies inside .. Screen Daily
3.0
Its a satisfying exit that proves more elusive.Funny People has a wide, unwieldy scope, and its dual narrative focus has the effect of neither feeling ..
4.4
Sandler has turned in his best performance to date and Apatow has joined the ranks of other distinguished writer/directors like James L. Brooks and Ca .. E Film Critic
4.0
Funny People, certainly Apatows most ambitious film yet, is about how a serious illness can make you rethink your life. Telegraph
5.0
Serious at heart But despite the laughs, the movie is at heart serious. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
An absolute treat.In spite of its disappointing climax, this is Apatows smartest, rudest and yes funniest film yet.
1.5
Something seems to have misfired.Youve made a movie called Funny People and its like watching a snake eat its own tail. Cinema Blend
3.0
Its not that Apatow made the dramatic leap too soon, since much of Funny Peoples pathos and heartfelt drama works well. Cinema Blend
1.5
Here, he just doesnt see how the insular world of show business rarely connects to audiences, how raunchy guy speak isnt all that amusing and how sad .. Ny Daily News
3.0
It is funny and sometimes sharp, but I really felt the direction it took seemed to lessen the impact. JoBlo
2.5
You could drive an SUV through the hole in the mans soulless, self hating heart. The Globe And Mail
3.0
made another very funny movie, one that is crammed with jokes, and insight into the crafting of comedy. Philly
3.8
Funny People turns out to be fairly predictable, and not so rough. In a thoroughly satisfying way. Philly
3.0
Funny People is a mixed bag that will appeal to Apatows legion of loyal fans. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Overlong and undeniably self indulgent, with some brilliant high spots punctuating more mediocre material and a close thats a letdown. But it has enou .. One Guys Opinion
4.0
Theres so much thats so disarmingly good and sharp about Funny People that you wish the whole movie werent so much of a shambles. Village Voice
2.0
It seems odd that a film loaded down with dick jokes still lacks the balls to say something that isnt superficial and lays on us an unwarranted banal .. Sover
3.1
Its refreshing to see Apatow branching out and trying something off the beaten path but, in this case, his sense of ambition may have caused him to lo .. ReelViews
3.1
Adam Sandler knocks one out of the park with his rich performance in a role that could be called fictional autobiography. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.0
The best laughs come from Jonah Hill (Superbad) and Jason Schwartzman (Rushmore) as Rogens seethingly competitive comedian roommates. Chicago Reader
3.0
The screenplay delivers like its coming from experience combined with real behavioral truths.
3.0
Sandler and Apatow should have heeded this advice for this movie. Lariat
3.0
Its a dramatic comedy, hilarious when it tries to be, serious otherwise, but never maudlin or weepy. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
We have no shortage now of films whose subject is vulnerable male self centeredness, but Apatow is approaching mastery of the form. News Review
3.5
Should you still be concerned about the films appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in your home, you may want to look more closely at our detai .. Screen It
1.0
In which comedy meister Judd Apatow tries to meld his trademark scatological humour to a character based drama and ends up with a Lawrence Kasdan movi .. Independent
4.4
But no worries about this perceptive, deeply entertaining boundary pusher. Rolling Stone
3.0
Despite this films sharp dialog and terrific story, its bloated, undisciplined editing keeps it from being a classic. Shadows On The Wall
2.0
The triumph of geek culture is an illusion of triumph; its just another way to be boughtand to like it. Pop Matters
4.0
In addition, the film is occasionally just a little too pleased with itself and the endless parade of celebrity cameos begins to grate after a while.F .. View London
3.1
From Jerry Lewis to Woody Allen, comedians have a long history of wanting to make serious films. News Day
3.0
Its a testament to Sandlers performance that he not once milks Georges life at the top malaise for easy sentimentality.As for the rest of it, Funny Pe .. Cs Monitor
4.4
Plus it has lots of wiener jokes.MOVIE BLOG: Sandler and Apatow Facing Trial by Twitterati Comic actor George Simmons (Adam Sandler) has made millions .. New York Post
3.5
Mann and her girls are charming enough that no accusations of nepotism need apply, and its a special delight to see the often heroically cast Bana ret .. Film Journal International ..
3.1
Ironically, the film could stand to lose some unnecessary and unhealthy flab itself, and it would be considerably funnier for it. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
Whats good about Funny People is really good, and that starts with Sandler, whos outstanding. Az Central
2.5
Hell get serious, as if the gift of transporting audiences with laughter werent profound enough on its own. Boston
3.5
Despite its flaws, this film has a beguiling candour and reflectiveness which is new for Apatow and Sandler. Smh
2.0
This last might work in a bleakly comic manner if Funny People didnt insist that we feel something for the characterswhen, apart from being glad that .. Mountain X
2.5
Its great that Apatow aimed for something more substantial than a disposable chucklefest. Star Tribune
4.5
Funny People (review) Tears of a Clown Oh, people are gonna hate this movie.Look, the jokes are not jokes in Funny People.
3.1
Wonder of wonders, Sandler almost makes you feel sorry for the poor little rich boy man. Toronto Star
3.0
Personal but self indulgent, poignant but also lethargic, Apatows third comedy is his most serious and original but also his most problematic work to .. Emanuellevy
2.0
The film is drawn out, its mixture of coarse comedy and deep seriousness about the theory and practice of comedy both embarrassing and self indulgent. Guardian
4.0
It is self indulgent and long, but also very funny with touching and inspired moments. Guardian
2.5
Swigs from the bottle of spirits allow for the films clash of styles among live action, animation, silhouettes, funny flat special effects, and fades .. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
3.5
Funny People ends with an upbeat final coda thats so out of tune with the movies message that it almost feels like a tacked on studio ending. Slate
2.5
Its just a shame it lacks the wit and the charisma to pull it off. Eye For Film
3.5
The laughs dont come from the gags delivered at the Improv Comedy Club, but from the characterisations and associated dialogue.
3.5
Transforming the oddly resentful anger that has always propelled the best of his comedy, Adam Sandler is convincing as the self absorbed egomaniac. Susang Ranger
4.0
The answer is that it might not be possible and, even if you dont die from a mid life illness, there might not be a happy ending.There might just be m .. Movies
2.5
Apatow has mixed humor and heart before, but never humor so raw or heart so bleeding. Time
3.0
The film tells the not very interesting tale of George Simmons (Sandler), stand up comic turned superstar of grotesquely infantile hit films. Boston Herald
3.0
Funny People is genuinely funny at times, predictably foul mouthed, touching and surprisingly frank in its approach to death, love and loyalty. Express
3.8
The latest horror thriller romp from Warner Bros. and Dark Castle may look like a remake like many of their earlier efforts, but surely rips off many .. Mr Brown Movies
2.5
This may not have been one of the best movies of the year, but its definitely one of the best Blu rays. Bullz-Eye
2.0
Its unclear how unlikable or how unfunny Sandler is supposed to be. The Irish Times
4.0
One, unlike most Please Take Me Seriously (vanity) projects, Funny People is smart, emotional and truthful; it feels loose and lived in, entirely free .. Total Film
2.0
Sandler and Rogen and the rest are left to wander aimlessly, with tedious comedy gigs, an even more tedious faux sitcom and relatively vapid relations .. Calendar Live
3.0
The result is a movie that is at times heartbreakingly poignant and laugh out loud funny. Hollywood
4.0
Knocked Up, despite its profanity, was an entertaining movie.This movie is a horse of a different color. Tony Medley
2.0
At two hours, twenty minutes, Funny People runs about fifteen minutes longer than it should.But this is still the funniest movie of the year. Coles Mithey
4.4
Being on the doorstep of death gives George a glimpse of the person he is but that doesnt necessarily mean he is going to change his ways, discovering .. Movie Freak
3.5
Its no laugh riot and its no masterpiece, but Funny People probably deserves not to be overlooked.
4.5
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5.0
This one is a more serious minded and emotional character study, with a significant amount of raunchy humor thrown in. Aisle Seat
3.0
Funny People is very funny, but it struggles with the people aspect.Its definitely worth a look, but youll have to be a bit forgiving with this one. 7M Pictures
1.3
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.0
Fortunately for us, it is never less than laugh out loud entertaining. E Online
3.0
Much of the best material is marginal to the story, and the actors have clearly been encouraged to improvise. The Age
1.0
Ira is a struggling comic looking for a break and this seems like a golden opportunity. Maki At The Movies
4.0
Life, death and comedy... Funny People is a thoughtful and funny comedy indulgence. Mirror
3.0
Its tragic and funny all at once, which best describes most comedians. Digital Spy
4.0
Funny People will not win Apatow many new fans, though I think he deserves full marks for trying. Abc
2.5
Broken down into bits and pieces, his attempted magnum opus is alternately hilarious and, yes, even moving.Taken as a sloppy, maudlin, two and a half .. The Stranger
2.5
Funny People has a few laughs, to be sure, but the tone is more reflective than the title might suggest. Dustin Put Man
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
3.8
Gangly, long, somewhat disjointed, but still very funny, I found Funny People surprisingly emotional, and even poignant. Ross Anthony
2.5
An overweight, out of shape comedy with serious aspirations and not nearly enough discipline to see them through...it runs out of laughs after about a .. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
Ooh, friend!.The Inbetweeners Simon on why he STILL fails to be an adult at the age of 34 TAKING ANOTHER CHANCE All about Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Agai .. The Sun
3.0
Funny People nails some priceless clumsy moments through improvs and situational uneasiness, but its never a sitcom. Brian Or Ndorf
3.5
Its that very shagginess and earnestness... that makes the film, however clumsy, so charming. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.1
But while this labor of love is at times bittersweet and raucously funny, its also an over long, meandering mess. Big Picture Big Sound
4.5
It is a film that breathes life through all its glorious imperfections and, in the end, leaves us pondering the choices we make and a life fully lived ..
2.5
Director Louie Psihoyos films the documentary as if it were a thriller blended with a little horror. Nyc Movie Guru
3.0
The humor works if the drama doesnt.Ultimately, Funny People is a film starring very talented people made by a very talented man. Hollywood Chicago
4.4
Nonetheless, this is still Apatows funniest, best film so far and, again, the cinematography is really something else! Montreal Film Journal
3.0
Theres still plenty of room probably too much for vulgar quipping (theres more k**b gags than you can shake a p***s at) but these serve to lift the mo .. Sky
3.0
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2.0
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3.0
This weeks TLS October 12, 2018 Visions of modern India; the Odyssey in reception, translation and imagination; what German nationalism did to the ide .. Entertainment Times Online ..
4.5
Despite the lengthy run time, Funny People gives us one of Adam Sandlers best performances so I cant complain. Solzy At The Movies
4.5
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
5.0
As a dramatic story, its well written and well acted, obviously drawn from real experience and crafted with genuine emotion at its core.But as a comed .. The Shiz Nit
3.0
Two and a half hours of Adam Sandler may sound like a nightmare.But wait! Metro
3.5
But again, in retrospect (Funny People is one of those movies were you realize a lot of things about it afterwards), all of the pieces fit together in .. Dvd Talk
5.0
I cant spell out exactly how Funny People says so much about who these people are without showing its hand youll have to see Apatow in action to belie .. Or Lando Weekly
4.5
Heres a film full of rich characters who are interesting, funny and believable. Its handled with great care by Apatow and the result is his best film .. Bowling Green Daily News
4.0
Sandler gives a mature and bracingly honest performance that never feels false. Streaming Quickflix
1.0
The denizens of Judd Apatows Funny People have been pulled every which way to fit a misshapen concept, yet they remain painfully unfunny, and consiste .. Wsj
3.0
Even on The View the day before the film opens, the ladies wondered whether men really talk about their own junk (and their friends package) as much a ..
2.0
Funny People is an odd mixture of humanity, vulgarity, and soap opera.At its best, it is an engaging character study. Tony Mack
3.0
Roll up, ladies and gentlemen, and witness the unfortunate case of the conjoined films: a 90 minute comedy with some winning performances stuck to a 6 .. Film4
1.0
Its hard to believe that Judd Apatows sour, maudlin Funny People is only the third film he has directed.His man child universe, with its mixture of ju .. Ny Mag
3.0
The weakest of the three films Apatow has directed though certainly not of the dozens he has produced but its shortcomings feel like growing pains rat .. Film Blather
2.5
The films sweet conclusion finally returns us to the world of funnyman camaraderie. By this time, though, were wondering why we ever had to leave. M Tv
4.0
Adam Sandler grows up and bags the fart jokes to do Funny People, a seriously good movie about the serious business of being funny. Tri City Herald
2.5
He parlays the goodwill Sandler has built up over the years in more likable roles.This darkly serious movie is a weird mix of humor and morbidity. Entertainment Spectrum
3.8
The film also triumphs as an insiders homage to an art form, playing at times like a survey of comedy history. Boston Phoenix
2.0
One liners are delivered with a tentative hesitancy that makes manifest the thin line between humor and the anger, sadness and regret that fuel it. Nicks Chager
4.0
skip to main | skip to sidebar Funny People Youre my best friend, and I dont even like you..Im not an Adam Sandler fan, so I had my reservations about .. Reel Talk Online
4.0
Sandler has great self awareness and lets us laugh with him, at him and on occasion feel for a rich, spoiled superstar. The Scorecard Review
4.0
Funny People would be the best comedy and drama of the year if it werent for (500) Days of Summer.Even if it werent that good, it would still be one o .. Can Mag
3.0
Funny People is a comedy at the apex of Judd Apatows ambitions and the outer limits of Adam Sandlers talent.An overlong and rambling riff on stand ups .. Orlando Sentinel
3.0
hat this movie manages to be hilarious while honing in on the particulars that go into hilarity is a rare achievement. But then few films would dare l .. Detroit News
4.5
But Apatows screenplay doesnt shy away from the darkness of its subject, and to that end Funny People is his richest and most real effort yet. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
4.0
Sandler gives one of his best performances as a talented narcissist who knows full well he sold out so long ago it might be impossible to achieve any .. Richard Roeper
4.5
Funny People is funny, moving, dramatic, and alternately hilarious. Its a bit like a stand up dramedy. Film.com
2.0
The good parts of this movie are often wonderful, but Apatow never finds the rhythm to keep it going. It lurches from inspiration to inspiration, but .. Film.com
3.0
Asks to be seen as more than the sum of its laughs but cant come up with anything more profound than Dont know what you got til its gone. Metromix.com
5.0
The article requested cannot be found!.Please refresh your browser or go back. Ny Press
3.8
Its an affecting piece of work filled with fine performances and a deep rooted, mature comprehension of themes like aging and parental responsibility .. Critics Notebook
3.0
The script has unexpected jolts of substance and drama, so much so that too often there are long stretches between the laughs, all of which fuel the f .. Week In Rewind
4.4
It is this part of the film that grounds itself in the realities of life and where the film shines the most and where the message hits home. Crazed Fan Boy
4.5
Funny People is one of the summers, if not the years best films, because its a comedy that inverts the mediums typical use %u2013 effectively revealin .. Cinematical
4.0
Funny People, may not be Apatows funniest movie; however, and more interestingly, it is his best film, deep and rich and unexpectedly honest while sti .. MSN Movies
2.0
What starts out as an intriguing dance between two different themes ends up as a brawl in which crass and shallow wins by a TKO in the 23rd round. Movie Mom
3.0
What made The 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up such enjoyable films is that despite all their arrested adolescent behaviour and flaws, the characters .. Cinema Autopsy
3.1
I cant help but think what might have been if there had been a bit more editing. Premiere Magazine
3.8
The Clinton mayor and police chief are wanted on abuse of office and illegal contract allegations after an investigation into the 2016 lease of four p .. 2 The Advocate
2.0
Some of the biggest laughs are had by scene stealer Jonah Hill making fun of Rogens noticeable weight loss. Showbiz Junkies
3.8
Messy, self indulgent, intriguing but it only really comes alive when it focuses on the competitive friendship of the actor roommates played by Seth R .. Gomemphis
4.5
At over two hours, it moves at the dignified pace of a Bergman film rather than, well, a Happy Gilmore or a Waterboy, but the director can rest easy, .. Gq Magazine
3.5
f not all of Funny People works, who of us matured into adulthood without first struggling though some growing pains Brandon Fibbs
3.0
Weve got the first two thirds of a five star comedy, followed by what feels like seventeen thirds of a duff romcom. News Of The World
3.0
It should probably have been apparent to Apatow, well versed in the structure of comedy on film, that it was far too long. Gost Dog
4.0
While the film drags a little bit, Apatow and the cast still deliver that perfect formula of hardcore raunchy laughs along with sweet emotions.
3.8
After the first part, you want to hug Apatow and Sandler for giving you such an amazing treat. Then, we get the second part and want to punch Apatow a .. Dc5
3.0
Brilliantly funny bits complemented by a healthy dose of melancholia. Denton Record-Chronicle
3.0
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5.0
Prepare to laugh, yes, but also be ready to let Apatow take his good sweet time in telling his story. MSNBC
4.4
Although a little long at almost 2 hours, the movie rarely drags, maintaining a solid rate of laughs per minute without resorting to cheap slapstick o .. Washington Times
2.0
Funny People contained all the right players, but the humor of the film was lost. During the first half it was a solid comedy, but the second half tur .. Jo Reviews
2.5
Considering all the funny people who contributed to the creative mix of Funny People, its a crying shame this good hearted comedy doesnt deliver more .. Seattle Times
3.0
If youre willing to endure the boring parts, youll still emerge with a smile on your face and find yourself quoting the funniest lines. Pasadena Weekly
3.8
Get ready to have your Funny bone tickled, doused in sentiment and then, tickled again. The Movie Kit
3.0
It could have been a great movie, but instead its only a good one, mostly because it forgot the first rule of comedy: leave them wanting more, not wan .. Access Hollywood
2.5
... a dark comedy that doesnt provide nearly enough laughs to make us embrace the nasty vibe Atlantic City Weekly
1.5
I wouldnt even describe this movie as a comedy. I would describe it as pointless. I know where they were trying to go, they just didnt get there. Ladue News
3.8
Given his prior hits, Apatow is his own tough act to follow. In his dissection of the overheated comedic ego, still bringing the funny while addressin ..
3.0
Its a good deal more interesting than your average mainstream comedy. Courier Mail (Australia)
3.0
Funny People would have been funnier and more meaningful with fewer offensive jokes and more self control from the undeniably talented Apatow. Courier Mail (Australia)
2.0
Expected Apatowian excesses aside, Funny People mostly pops as a comedy, even though its last two reels are gear grindingly inefficient and misguided, .. Shared Darkness
4.5
Nuri Bilge Ceylans beautifully observed Three Monkeys (Zeitgeist) is a poetic portrait of flawed individuals facing the consequences of bad decisions. Seanax
3.8
Sandler and Apatow hitting the heavy drama button is like Darth Vader and Voldemort joining forces to throw a tea party. But a good one! Sea Coast Online
2.5
What does it say that Eric Bana, generally a dour stick in the mud in such titles as Hulk and Munich, ends up delivering the funniest performance
3.1
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4.0
Funny People is a film Apatow directed a decade too soon to perfect. But just you wait until 2019, and then hell really bowl us over. Culture Catch
4.0
How far can you push the foul mouthed bromantic angle when you want to say something serious, too Tnr
3.0
Unfortunately, Funny People comes across tentative and disjointed, with the filmmaker at the helm lacking the confidence to be truly daring.For all th .. Contra Costa Times
4.0
Funny People is one of the most amusing, least sentimental films about mortality to come out of Hollywood.
2.0
The fact is, this film is very funny, but because of the gravity of both the illness and Simmons trying to deal with his wasted life, the laughs arent .. Crunch On This
3.0
A boisterous first hour builds good will. Strong performances sustain us through the next uneven 90 minutes. Empire Online
3.0
Knocked Up was smarter than most slapstick romances, but it was still glib and wishfulcomic defenses Apatow shuns here. Amy Weekly
2.5
Apatow has taken blisteringly personal material and filtered it through tropes and cliches borrowed from trite, mainstream factory line cinema of anot .. Blog Spout
3.5
Despite solid performances from a great cast, Funny People suffers from overindulgence. Ign
4.0
Youll continue to enjoy Heart and all of its great content and features! Heart London
2.5
Funny People Funny People has some very funny moments but dont expect a joke fest. Blogs Smh
1.0
Often funny, but doesnt have the courage of its convictions about its subject matter. Mcn Blogs
2.5
This film is a documentary when it wants to be, then chucks the concept when its inconvenient.).This is an excellent idea searching for a film worthy .. Leitch Tumblr
1.5
Perhaps the films failure lies in the level of expectations that one has of Apatow...
4.5
Apatow draws on his own experience to explore behavioral nuances of people that make us laugh, and its no secret that being funny is not the same as b .. Las Vegas CityLife
1.5
Apatow packs enough decent jokes into an hour and a half to earn our affection. The problem is that after that hour and a half the movie goes on for n ..
4.5
Its imperfection is a virtue.The film opens with an actual home movie from Sandler and Apatows days as roommates. The Rumpus
3.0
Its very funny. And its awesome to see Apatow have a bash at moving away from his undeniably successful formula.
3.0
Funny Peoples Problem is Not How It Mixes Apatow Humor with Sentiment But How It Tacks on the Needless Leslie Man/Eric Bana Subplot.
1.5
There is also something dark about Apatow, unstated but clinging to his films like smoke.



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