Directed by: Judd Apatow
Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann
Current 'King of Comedy' Judd Apatow successfully captures the deeper, darker side of the comedy world while still incorporating his usual dose of raunchy sex jokes, hilarious one-liners, and excellent supporting players (Leslie Mann, Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman, Eric Bana, etc.). Despite a some-what weak and unorganized last portion of the film, Funny People works as both a comedy and a drama thanks to the effortless humor and emotional depth displayed by the film's two stars, Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler. The film effectively demonstrates a level of growth and maturity from both Sandler and Rogen, but also showcases Apatow's versatility as both a writer and director. Although this film is not quite as good as the two previous films written and directed by Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up), it is certainly in the same ballpark. If you are a fan of any of the previous films by Judd Apatow, you are certain to enjoy Funny People, and I highly recommend that you check it out.
Comparison by numbers
This past weekend, Funny People debuted as number one in the box office. Here is how the film's opening weekend numbers compare to Apatow's previous two films:
The 40-Year-Old Virgin: $21,422,815
Knocked Up: $30,690,990
Funny People: $22,657,780
Knocked Up: $30,690,990
Funny People: $22,657,780
Source: Box Office Mojo
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