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This Is 40 Movie Review

This is 40, a movie produced and directed by Judd Apatow, was a 2012 American Comedy staring Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann.  The movie is based off of Judd Apatow’s Knocked Up Debbie, played by Leslie Mann, and Pete, played by Paul Rudd are about to turn 40.  The movie is about the couple, whom has been married for years, and the problems in their personal life, their kids, their marriage and their age.  It sheds a comedic light on problems most people face mid-life. Image result for this is 40 For example, Pete can’t get his record company to take off, one of Debbie’s employee’s is stealing from the store, their kids are constantly fighting and arguing while they also have a 3rd on the way.  If you like classical family comedies, specifically if you liked Knocked Up, than this is a movie for you.  If you are interested, check out this trailer:

 

 

 

 

Funny People Movie Review

Judd Apatow’s, Funny People, released in 2009.  Stares Adam Sandler.  The movie is about his character George, a superstar stand up comic, who finds he has a short time to live.  George although famous and successful, lives an isolated life.  He doesn’t really have anyone to go to when he hears of this news.   On a trip, George meets a hungry, ambitious young kid named Ira Wright, played by Seth Rogan.  George first hires him to write for him and as they become better friends, allows him to work his way up the ranks.  George eventually ends up  befriending Ira and tells him about his worries.  Laura, played by Leslie Mann was the one that got away.  George encounters her again in the film only to find she is married to an Australian man.  Success shut George and Laura’s relationship down, but George now finds her as a good outlet for him to talk to.  Whats nice about this movie, is that Adam Sandler doesn’t play the typical role his fans are used to.  He is much more serious and depressed in this movie, so if you’re a fan of Adam Sandler you definitely need to check this one out.  If you’re interested in the movie, check out this trailer.