Unfortunate for American mafia, imdb thwarts most recent attempts at making lists for instance Lash of the Whip and Man of Bird and Night Gyllenhaal. Therefore we declare victorious. The Interview, directed by Seth Rogen and James Flacco is not the best moviefilm of all time.!
Don't let the IMDb rating fool you (currently 9.2), this is not a 9+ movie. With that said, it's one hilarious piece of comedy which made me laugh hysterically at some points.
Franco and Rogen are really good, but I have seem them in better roles before. Some parts are funny, but there are some serious moments where they fail to actually make it serious enough, and it's not really anything, to be honest.
One thing that makes this so funny is the way they have protrayed most of the North Koreans. It's way over the top, and the only thing I felt was on point was their way of "blindly" (as a results of decades of propaganda) following the Supreme Leader.
Hilarious movie not for all ages of course, some people can not deal with some humor.
Rogen and Franco are awesome together, this movies is where you see the comedy chops of Franco.
3.75/5
Well, here it is, the film that may cause a fucking war with North Korea. I’ll be honest, I felt good watching this. I felt like I was doing my part as an American by saying fuck you to forced foreign censorship of a clearly satirical film. I thought that the amount of actual propaganda that is spewed out of Kim Jong Un’s mouth dwarfed the obviously joking premise of this film. After seeing the film though, I get it. If they actually watched the film, which is a given that they did, I don’t see how they could not be upset. I don’t think they should be acting like this was a declaration of war, but their feelings should be hurt. I mean, this film was pretty heavy on the completely batshit insane rumors of how North Koreans live and operate. The fearless leader was also played just completely crazy, which is funny because I think the real Kim Jong Un may be crazier. All I’m saying this that the film insulted pretty much the entire country and even though I have no problem with doing this, I can see why they’re upset.
The writer/director combo of Goldberg and Rogen worked like a charm last year with “This is the End”. I loved the film. I thought it was the perfect amount of poop jokes mixed with actual dark comedy. I saw the movie twice in one night I have never done that before or since in the theater. This film did not fair the same way. It started off very funny as we are introduced to the hysterical character of Dave Skylark, an entertainment talk show host who specializes in breaking startling personal news from big name celebrities. Franco plays Skylark and uses every single ounce of comedic juice in this one. It worked. He was hilarious pretty much throughout the whole movie. The beginning however, was the best part. The interview he had with Rob Lowe and Eminem killed me. I wish the whole movie was about Skylark and his show. Franco’s use of completely stupid language as if he was a 14 year old boy in high school had me dying. “They hate us cuz they ain’t us”. Rogen wasn’t used as much as I hoped he would be but he had some Rogen-esque lines, especially once they got to North Korea.
The problem I had with the film was just the sheer stupidity of how things went after they got to North Korea. In fact, I’d argue that the film fell apart right at the moment that everybody was waiting for, the introduction to Kim Jong Un. I realized the satire was present the whole time, I just didn’t laugh. I didn’t find the actor who played Kim funny in the slightest. The accents were distracting. The story was boring. Besides a certain scene with a tiger, I just didn’t really care about anything that happened. The writing just took a full on nosedive to stupid about half way and that disappointed me given how much I have loved Rogen/Goldberg’s previous films. I will however say that there was a certain scene at the end of the film, which when taken down to slow mo, was very impressive. It reminded me of some of the low budget but extremely effective special effects from “This is the End”.
Overall, see the film. It’s your duty to see the film and become part of American history. It’s also dirt cheap and actually pretty high quality for a Youtube release. Don’t expect a serious film though. It’s one long poop joke that delivers its laughs early or whenever the camera is on James Franco. Seriously, I could watch his face in this film all day.
I also watched this because I rather did feel like I ought to because of the censorship angle. I also respect Franco because in his personal life he is a very intelligent and educated man. He has a fistful of degrees and a creative view. So, I feel somehow that he must have method or a reason for all the scatology. The ancient Greeks found it hilarious (Aristophanes' The Frogs) and it still is today.
That said, I think I'll watch a Truffaut or a Chabrol film and regain some brain cells.
This is one crazy ass movie I had watched in a while. This movie is awesome! No wonder Sony systems got hacked. Lol. James Franco and Seth Rogen did a great job!
It's funny in that vulgar, Rogen way. Some will be disappointed - this is your friday night guilty pleasure. It is a quite forgettable affair, and it simply cannot be placed in the rows of powerful political satires such as Dr. Strangelove or The Great Dictator. I must add that it is not completely without a spark ("Kim must die. Because that's the american way.").
If you liked Seth Rogen & James Franco before, you're going to like it. If you didn't like them before, you're not going to like it.
I have to say I enjoyed Pineapple Express a lot more, but it's a possibility to kill a Friday evening. For the future, someone should help Rogen to sort out his most-missing jokes and trim his films by 15 minutes. Same fun, more flow.
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Unfortunate for American mafia, imdb thwarts most recent attempts at making lists for instance Lash of the Whip and Man of Bird and Night Gyllenhaal. Therefore we declare victorious. The Interview, directed by Seth Rogen and James Flacco is not the best moviefilm of all time.!nowhereman136
Is it the great comedy that was so amazing it started a war... Nois it a dumb comedy that keeps you entertained for almost two hours while watching in your underwear or high with your friends? yes
The movie isn't anything groundbreaking or extraordinary, but it is still a fun movie worth a watch if you enjoy Rogan or Franco.
8/10
AlonMiz
worst of 2014Zolex
Don't let the IMDb rating fool you (currently 9.2), this is not a 9+ movie. With that said, it's one hilarious piece of comedy which made me laugh hysterically at some points.Franco and Rogen are really good, but I have seem them in better roles before. Some parts are funny, but there are some serious moments where they fail to actually make it serious enough, and it's not really anything, to be honest.
One thing that makes this so funny is the way they have protrayed most of the North Koreans. It's way over the top, and the only thing I felt was on point was their way of "blindly" (as a results of decades of propaganda) following the Supreme Leader.
Overall, this is a decent 7/10 comedy.
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Hilarious movie not for all ages of course, some people can not deal with some humor.Rogen and Franco are awesome together, this movies is where you see the comedy chops of Franco.
3.75/5
nyrd
Completely stupid but in a somewhat entertaining way.The_Comatorium
Well, here it is, the film that may cause a fucking war with North Korea. I’ll be honest, I felt good watching this. I felt like I was doing my part as an American by saying fuck you to forced foreign censorship of a clearly satirical film. I thought that the amount of actual propaganda that is spewed out of Kim Jong Un’s mouth dwarfed the obviously joking premise of this film. After seeing the film though, I get it. If they actually watched the film, which is a given that they did, I don’t see how they could not be upset. I don’t think they should be acting like this was a declaration of war, but their feelings should be hurt. I mean, this film was pretty heavy on the completely batshit insane rumors of how North Koreans live and operate. The fearless leader was also played just completely crazy, which is funny because I think the real Kim Jong Un may be crazier. All I’m saying this that the film insulted pretty much the entire country and even though I have no problem with doing this, I can see why they’re upset.The writer/director combo of Goldberg and Rogen worked like a charm last year with “This is the End”. I loved the film. I thought it was the perfect amount of poop jokes mixed with actual dark comedy. I saw the movie twice in one night I have never done that before or since in the theater. This film did not fair the same way. It started off very funny as we are introduced to the hysterical character of Dave Skylark, an entertainment talk show host who specializes in breaking startling personal news from big name celebrities. Franco plays Skylark and uses every single ounce of comedic juice in this one. It worked. He was hilarious pretty much throughout the whole movie. The beginning however, was the best part. The interview he had with Rob Lowe and Eminem killed me. I wish the whole movie was about Skylark and his show. Franco’s use of completely stupid language as if he was a 14 year old boy in high school had me dying. “They hate us cuz they ain’t us”. Rogen wasn’t used as much as I hoped he would be but he had some Rogen-esque lines, especially once they got to North Korea.
The problem I had with the film was just the sheer stupidity of how things went after they got to North Korea. In fact, I’d argue that the film fell apart right at the moment that everybody was waiting for, the introduction to Kim Jong Un. I realized the satire was present the whole time, I just didn’t laugh. I didn’t find the actor who played Kim funny in the slightest. The accents were distracting. The story was boring. Besides a certain scene with a tiger, I just didn’t really care about anything that happened. The writing just took a full on nosedive to stupid about half way and that disappointed me given how much I have loved Rogen/Goldberg’s previous films. I will however say that there was a certain scene at the end of the film, which when taken down to slow mo, was very impressive. It reminded me of some of the low budget but extremely effective special effects from “This is the End”.
Overall, see the film. It’s your duty to see the film and become part of American history. It’s also dirt cheap and actually pretty high quality for a Youtube release. Don’t expect a serious film though. It’s one long poop joke that delivers its laughs early or whenever the camera is on James Franco. Seriously, I could watch his face in this film all day.
2.5/5
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well that was a good portion of shit, anal and porn/sexual totally-not-funny jokes. sorry, not a fan.Jacqkd
I also watched this because I rather did feel like I ought to because of the censorship angle. I also respect Franco because in his personal life he is a very intelligent and educated man. He has a fistful of degrees and a creative view. So, I feel somehow that he must have method or a reason for all the scatology. The ancient Greeks found it hilarious (Aristophanes' The Frogs) and it still is today.That said, I think I'll watch a Truffaut or a Chabrol film and regain some brain cells.
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This is one crazy ass movie I had watched in a while. This movie is awesome! No wonder Sony systems got hacked. Lol. James Franco and Seth Rogen did a great job!turhank
Courtesy of American mafia :p just kidding, it's a great film =D not...Galemathias
It's funny in that vulgar, Rogen way. Some will be disappointed - this is your friday night guilty pleasure. It is a quite forgettable affair, and it simply cannot be placed in the rows of powerful political satires such as Dr. Strangelove or The Great Dictator. I must add that it is not completely without a spark ("Kim must die. Because that's the american way.").spartacus007
So I guess this is going to the #1 spot on the "most controversial movies" lists.Aa Banks
So it's largely toilet humor with Rogen....Idk about that then hahaTorgo
If you liked Seth Rogen & James Franco before, you're going to like it. If you didn't like them before, you're not going to like it.I have to say I enjoyed Pineapple Express a lot more, but it's a possibility to kill a Friday evening. For the future, someone should help Rogen to sort out his most-missing jokes and trim his films by 15 minutes. Same fun, more flow.
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