Pineapple Express Movie
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Put this in your pipe and smoke it.
Lazy stoner Dale Denton has only one reason to visit his equally lazy dealer Saul Silver: to purchase weed, specifically, a rare new strain called Pineapple Express. But when Dale becomes the only witness to a murder by a crooked cop and the city's most dangerous drug lord, he panics and dumps his roach of Pineapple Express at the scene. Dale now has another reason to visit Saul: to find out if the weed is so rare that it can be traced back to him. And it is. As Dale and Saul run for their lives, they quickly discover that they're not suffering from weed-fueled paranoia; incredibly, the bad guys really are hot on their trail and trying to figure out the fastest way to kill them both. All aboard the Pineapple Express.
| Seth Rogen | Dale Denton |
| James Franco | Saul Silver |
| Nora Dunn | Shannon |
| Rio Ahn | Assassin #5 |
| Sam Carson | Xerox Secretary |
| Gary Cole | |
| Adam Crosby | Ack |
| Rich Flisher | Tennis Player |
| Bill Hader | Private Miller |
| Ken Jeong | Ken |
| Jourdan Lee Khoo | Assassin #1 |
| Peter Lewis | Peter |
| Joe Lo Truglio | Mr. Edwards |
| Robert Longstreet | Dr. Terrence |
| Danny R. McBride | Red |
| David Gordon Green |
7.60 out of 10 (30890 votes)
Visitor Reviews
A very good action comedy
posted on 30 Aug 2009Judd Apatow hit the jackpot with Pineapple Express. The latest movies he produced where funny but it seems that they were all the same but this one was completely different. It has lots of funny moments and situations, the jokes were great although they turn to be kinda repetitive as the movie moves along. It is full of action and adventure. The story is original, the plot is interesting and very well developed. Loved the soundtrack, the music was great. It has a very fast paced rhythm, a very good thing because the movie never turns to be tiresome to the viewer. The cast is very good, Seth Rogen was excellent with a very funny performance, James Franco was hilarious in a role completely different from what he done before, Danny McBride was a real surprise as Red and the supporting roles from Rosie Perez, Gary Cole, Kevin Corrigan and Craig Robinson were very convincing. In conclusion, Pineapple Express is a movie which only purpose is to entertain. So if you are in the mood of a simple comedy, sit down, turn your brain off, relax and enjoy.
Complete waste of time & money
posted on 30 Aug 2009Wow, was I disappointed in this movie! It missed on so many points that I really can't think of anything that was good about it. Maybe I'm just getting tired of Seth Rogen- his acting skills are very limited, usually him yelling and getting frantic- and that is supposed to make us laugh, I guess. Actually, thinking back to it, the co-star pot dealer was good, I liked his efforts.The misses now- where to begin? Movies can suspend reality to advance plot if they want, but that has to be known upfront- then you can accept the shootings that don't kill people, or the fact that the hottest girl in high school is in love with a much older pothead loser, and similar implausibilities. Hit men that can't catch, let alone kill, these guys? Wasn't this billed as being funny? What was funny? Yelling and getting manic only works if used sparingly, but the entire movie was Seth flipping out and screaming, and other people doing the same thing. Lots of people running into trees or walls and lots of people getting hurt but not getting hurt- enough already, I need more to laugh.It isn't worth the effort to think of anything more to say- but this was a piece of trash, not funny, and I would be embarrassed to be director of something this bad.
A change and some fresh air comparing to other Apatow's works
posted on 28 Aug 2009Terrific script is the best of the movie. The most scenes don't make sense at all, but in overall speaking this was a very good comedy. Be aware! Not a good movie but a good comedy. If you prefer, this is a stoner movie, so if you watch it while stoned too... wait, that's a pretty good combination!A comedy-crime thriller about weed dealing. Two guys stay in trouble by "messing" with a drug lord. One of them (Seth Rogen) saw a murder and start being hunted for being a witness - problem that he goes see his weed seller and put him into the problem. Now they must run for their life - with weed on them all the time!Fantastic dialogs with a Tarantino's touch. Criminals and a lot of dialog - with a touch of weed. Say what you got to say: or you don't like it because it's different from the others' Apatow's works or you may like it, like me, because it's far more different from the other *crap* Apatow released--It's an enjoyable ride with a disappointing ending. But until then... you may feel this is your kind of movie.
wtf???
posted on 26 Aug 2009I went to watch this film with my friend after seeing it had got a good review, and yes it made us laugh but not because it was funny because it was pointless and made no sense whatsoever. i mean most of the film there either taking drugs or involved in a car chase. then at the end when the barn blows up and because he jumped in what i think was a laundry basket he doesn't die?? then after the building does explode and is still on fire red crawls out alive?? not to mention the fact he was shot twice in his stomach at the start of the film, then 5 times at the end why doesn't he just bleed to death?? then he survives an explosion what is he the bionic man?? i actually considered walking out of the cinema, no wonder there was only 4 of us watching it in the whole cinema. the thing that made me laugh the most though were death scenes, but only because they were so un real and the acting for them was incredibly bad. Who thought this was entertaining?? Then at the end they still aren't at the hospital, i just wished that they had all died as the were insanely annoying, and being shot didn't seem to kill them. This film made me want to fall asleep with its unreal story line, i mean what happens to his girl friend at the end she just seemed to have been cut out of the rest of the film. Then at the start when he sees the murder if he'd have just sat there he wouldn't have been noticed. But no he had to crash in to two cars really loudly so that he could be found out. Then the whole thing with him getting found out because of his drugs?? I'm surprised he even threw it out if he was such an addict he would have kept it. Worst film i have ever seen. A waste of seven pounds!
A Couple Of Stoners Turn Rambo
posted on 26 Aug 2009Don't look for anything to terribly sophisticated in Pineapple Express. In fact the nuggets of humor to be mined here are few and far between.Maybe I'm old fashioned, but the notion of a minor league drug dealer and his number one customer as heroes is just a bit bizarre for my taste. But that's what happens when Seth Rogen after making a purchase of some really primo grass called Pineapple Express, just fresh on the market, he sees a murder committed by a big drug lord, Gary Cole and his girlfriend, policewoman Rosie Perez. That telltale roach he left behind leads Cole and Perez to dealer James Franco and they spend the rest of the film running for their lives. Until the very end when they turn Rambo and all the drug traffickers in two gangs get dealt with severely.And I certainly don't see anything remotely humorous in these two lugnuts looking for traveling money, selling some of this really good marijuana to school kids.But what do I know and I reached maturity in the Sixties.
All Aboard the Pineapple Express.... the greatest movie ever.
posted on 26 Aug 2009I've been waiting for this to come out since I saw Superbad. And this was worth the wait. This movie was the funniest movie I've evere seen, had some of the greatest action scenes ever and has one of the greatest cast ever. Rogen and Franco are hilarious. The only thing wrong with this one is that its better then Suberbad, my previous favorite movie ever. Perfection is the only way to describe this, pure perfection. Next Week's Tropic Thunder has its hands full to beat this,and honestly I think it will take more Then Iron Man, Kung Fu Pande and Ben Stiller to beat this. Seth Rogen is a genius and every single movie he makes is amazing,its impossibly for him to make a crappy movie. If there ever was a movier that would make you want to start smokin'weed. This would be it.
Pretty cool plot for action but not that great
posted on 24 Aug 2009I saw this movie at a free screening in Hunt Valley, Maryland and was very excited to see it. Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow make great movies such as 40 Year old virgin, knocked up, and SuperBad. Although this movie had a pretty good plot of witnessing a murder, being on the run from the bad guys, and finally having a confrontation with the bad guys, there wasn't really anything new I haven't seen before. There were the same ole gags of a guy getting high, making funny comments every sentence he utters just because he is high 24/7. I do believe that it was a good idea to mix in pot and action, but I was just expecting something a little different. Although I think the movie could have been better, Seth did do a pretty good job acting although he seems to fall into the same story line of being a slob working odd jobs. There really wasn't anything special from his performance, but just like his other movies, he provided the laughs while being serious at some moments. The standout actor to me would have to be James Franco. He did a pretty good job transforming from a superhero villain to a Pothead. LOL But he embodied all of the characteristics of one who smokes weed. His mannerisms, his speech, the way he moved his facial features, his droopy eyes, attire all fit the characteristics. It wasn't an Oscar nominated performance, but I wouldn't be surprised if he gets like a MTV award or something. Overall the movie was cool, but nothing to go crazy about. If you are a huge fan of 40 year old virgin, Superbad, and Knocked up, you might walk away a little disappointed. But for the outrageous fans, you might just have a good time depending on the atmosphere. Although I was a little let down, I will still continue to see future Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow movies. Hey, all of your film series can't be perfect.
Comedy Gold
posted on 24 Aug 2009Review: Deemed by Empire magazine as one of the best comedy's of the year, Pineapple Express is a laugh out loud comedy that strains no sweat and delivers a comedy that will be endured by so many in the future. Not only is Pineapple Express an outrageous and side-splitting comedy about a pare of on the loose drug partners, but clearly shows the power and brilliance of talent at its peak.Franco clearly steals the show in what should be remembered as one of the greatest screen performances of cinema. Every gag and increasingly silly moment leads to another, which never runs out.Verdict: A brilliant comedy and one of the greatest films ever made.
War is upon you! Prepare to suck the cock of karma!
posted on 24 Aug 2009Dale (Seth Rogen) is a process server who buys his drugs from Saul (James Franco). Serving a summons one night, he witnesses a murder by Ted Jones (Gary Cole) and a policewoman (Rosie Perez). Dale runs back to Saul for help, in the process starting a drug war between Ted and his Asian competition.Another player is Saul's dealer Red (Danny R. McBride), who already betrayed them to Ted. How he manages to live through this film amazes me.There are some very funny moments in this buddy film that includes the usual male bonding, immature sexual desires, verbal scatology, formidable drug abuse, fight scenes, gunfire, and explosions. What it doesn't include is the expected nudity, but Dale's girlfriend (Amber Heard) is a High school student after all.Saul getting his leg caught in a windshield was hilarious, the scene with Angie's (Heard) parents, played by Ed Begley Jr. and Nora Dunn was a riot. Cleo King as a school resource office was excellent.The comedy takes a back seat to action in the third act as the drug war goes full force.All is well that ends well as Angie is out of the picture and Dale, Saul and Red ride off into the sunset together.
Seth Rogan at his best@
posted on 22 Aug 2009I just got back from watching this movie not to long ago, i was impressed, very funny movie!. Story is nothing short of Hilarious, jokes are funny, acting quite good. its kinda funny how Red always kept on getting shot and what not and he would always come back, it's like hes invincible. James Franco did a good job, you wouldn't expect a funny role from him because he's always doing serious roles such as Harry from Spiderman, or Capitan Prince from The great raid. That female cop thought she was all that and then some, kinda annoying. Lots of sexual jokes near the end, although they made it funny, it got boring after a while of hearing the same thing.Great movie! i enjoyed it allot, if your a fan of Seth Rogan, you should definitely see this movie.
Simply, A Well Made Action/Comedy !!
posted on 20 Aug 2009Well, If I never get my Freaks And Geeks reunion, this satisfied me pretty well. I imagined this is what would have happened had Daniel Desario and Ken Miller never been classmates, and met later in life. These two have always had a good chemistry, and James Franco again played the perfect stoner, even if it was just implied in F&G.If Bill Haverchuck would have showed up like he did in Knocked Up and Superbad, I would have been in Heaven.Please Judd Apatow, bring the whole gang back together! Oh, and the movie was awesome;) Apatow created a whole new genre- the Bromance Action Comedy. I hope there's a sequel, and Red can be a running gag.Overall: 8.45/10
what a piece of crap!
posted on 18 Aug 2009Apologies to all who thought this movie was at all funny. I can usually rely on my fellow movie freaks here at IMDb but this time they really let me down. The only way this film could have worked would be to jump in the old time machine, jump back 25 years, recast this movie with Cheech and Chong and start over. In its current incarnation there is nothing particularly funny here. Some action? Yes. Humor? Didn't happen for me or anyone in the group I watched this waste of celluloid with. Seth, please stick to the romantic comedies, Zack and Miri make a Porno: very funny. Forgetting Sarah Marshal? Hilarious. Getting back to to this piece of garbage if it was honestly described it probably wouldn't have captured much of an audience at all, sorry but this stoner humor isn't funny unless you are more tanked than the guys on the screen. Hummmmm, maybe that is the demographic and they just forgot to mention that in the commercials! So to all who thought this was funny, please be sober next time you refer something here or at least fully describe your altered stated as a warning to others reading your comments, so we may use the proper filters for your thoughts.
An occasionally successful yet fundamentally flawed genre hybrid
posted on 18 Aug 2009While there are plenty of enjoyable moments in Pineapple Express, it is most consistent in, well... its inconsistencies. It seems clear that this bumpy ride is the product of a confused piece of screen writing. This is no secret, but to understand why this has happened one has to realize that these same handicaps show their faces in the Judd Apatow crew's most defining and celebrated movies. Yes, most of the improv-heavy movies by Apatow and his like-minded collaborators all have some of these same weird screen writing issues with pacing and story (we're talking Knocked Up, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and Superbad). They sometimes feel oddly structured and very amateur in their frequent avoidance of the screen writing 101 trope of "upping the stakes." Chances to heighten the urgency of story-driving plot points are frequently side-stepped, dampening the forward motion of the film and making the audience wonder what they're supposed to be caring about in the long run.Now, why has this not been such a problem until this movie? Sometimes those decisions make Apatow and company's films feels fresh, realistic, unpredictable, and interesting. Since a comedy's main goal is to be funny and develop the characters rather than plot, it's easier to get away with less satisfying resolutions and story pacing. With Pineapple Express, we no longer have a straight-up comedy on our hands, and the genre deviation is what really hurts this one. In making the film an action-comedy hybrid, these guys should have realized that their typical decisions would feel more sloppy than quirky when applied outside their favored genre. Unlike with Hot Fuzz (a movie which has been oddly compared to Pineapple Express when it really begs contrasting), the script here is loose and underwritten. The action lacks the parody factor that held Hot Fuzz together and is often awkwardly inserted into scenes, feeling out-of-place amidst the improvisational comedy bits, many of which simply weren't that that funny when compared to this crew's past output.If the jokes had been more consistent and frequent, maybe all the other inconsistencies would have been easier to let slide, but the decision to try to make the action-adventure plot such a strong focus and then construct it so poorly made for a film difficult to digest.
Pineapple Express...
posted on 16 Aug 2009... is the new Apatow/Rogen effort, about a pair of stoners on the run from the city's drug lords. I had fairly high expectations from it, because I found Apatow's major projects (40 y.o. Virgin, Knocked Up, Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) to be all quite enjoyable. The reviews were mixed, leaning towards positive (I think it's something like 62% on Rottentomatoes), but I paid them no heed. Somehow I felt Apatow could do no wrong-no, I haven't seen Dewey Cox, Drillbit Taylor or Stepbrothers.It was a bit disappointing. I was expecting a genre-typical, but high quality male bonding buddy comedy, like Superbad. From the looks of the trailers, that was how it was billed. This turned out to be a mistake, because it was rather, a rather ham fisted parody of the genre. You get the feeling that Apatow and Rogen have let the success get to their heads and decided to fore go the script editing process and instead indulge themselves in shoving in every drugs/stoner/male bonding movie cliché into its nearly 2 hour run time.On average, every 5 to 10 minutes or so this formula pays off, and there are some genuinely funny moments- be warned though, a lot of them are the type that leave you raising your eyebrows and sharing looks of disbelief with your mates. In between though, there's a whole lot of unfunny, seemingly improv-ed dialogue riffing that was probably more enjoyable to write than to hear.At heart, it's a fun B-grade movie parody in the tradition of Snakes on a Plane, and should not be regarded as anything more. I would call it self-aware, but only as far as stoners are self-aware. Worth a rental, but you might want to spare your money for the cinema unless your friends are dragging you along.3/5
Funny, but Apatow's most memorable film? Not really
posted on 16 Aug 2009I work at a movie theater and we got Pineapple Express, to be honest with it's R rating, I was expecting as big of a turn out as we had, one thing that I noticed was the crowd though, how similar they looked, also their behavior was the same as well. It was kind of disturbing, but they came out of the movie theater screaming in laughter, now I'm assuming they are pot heads, no offense to those who are, but I was still curious if this movie was seriously funny to those who were either stoned or not stoned. I saw this movie, of course I'm not a pot head, so I saw it sober, thought this was a very funny movie, but I wasn't too impressed. I know I'm going to get a lot of haters for this comment, but seriously, there wasn't anything too special about this movie that would make it stand out as a stoner comedy, not to mention a production of the Apatow group, the story has no likable characters and is pretty predictable.Dale Denton is a process server, he is 25 years old, has an 18 year old girlfriend in high school, and is a pot head. After witnessing a murder, Dale runs to his pot dealer, Saul, who unknowingly is connected to the murder in some way. But Saul helps Dale try to escape the murderers who are after him, discovering how they have already gotten to his drug dealer and are easily getting closer to him and Dale. Together they try to out run and figure a way to get out of this situation with good old fashioned Commando style action.Now I don't want people to get me wrong, this is still a very funny comedy, has some really great moments like any other Apatow production. I seriously could not stop laughing when Saul was driving with Dale trying to escape the police and he can't see through the windshield, so Dale suggests to be like the action movie scenario where they normally push out the window like it's nothing, and instead Saul gets his foot caught in the window while driving. There are some other really good moments, but I don't want to spoil the movie for you. Pineapple Express is worth the look for sure, but it didn't really stand out for me like other comedies. I just think the hype is giving this movie too much credit, I'd say pay for the matinée.7/10
Who would've thought.
posted on 10 Aug 2009There is no denying Seth Rogen is the new face of comedy over the last year and a half, but who would've thought that dramatic stand-out James Franco had so much comedic genius (I've never seen the TV show Freaks and Geeks), and for the case of this specific movie, was the funniest person in it. While that isn't exactly saying his performance was stellar, because the movie was ho-hum at best, it can be said for Franco is a pleasant surprise.Only slightly better than Step Brothers this movie does not compare to 40-Year Old Virgin, Knocked-Up, Forgetting Sarah Marshall etc. I did not laugh as much as I did during Step Brothers, and one of the less laugh out loud comedies in recent memory. What was clear from this movie and perhaps where its charm lies (and the same can be said for the other movies previously mentioned, except Step Brothers). It never forces you to laugh, movies of comedic past Austin Powers, Borat, and other movies like that either you laugh and you think it's funny or you think it's stupid, it's very hit or miss. With this new breed of comedy they center it around a solid story and characters, so even if a gag or whatever doesn't make you laugh, there is always this charm or like for the story/character that you still like it anyways. Case and point: even though I laughed out loud during Step Brothers more, I can't help but give a slight edge in Pineapple Express(unfortunately IMDb does not do half stars).As for actual movie logistics, Rogen plays a stoner in just about everything he's associated with and puts forth a similar performance to what he did in Knocked-Up. Franco is the "dopest dope" in this movie, as a completely convincing doped out Pot-dealer. With OK, supporting performance's from Gary Cole, and super milf Rosie Perez. While Danny R. McBride, absolutely drove me up the wall, I can't stand him, doesn't make me laugh and I'm worried we could have another Dane Cook on our hands (Worthless, crappy comic, who will get a career out of over the top garbage performances), the only way you'll find this guy funny is if your high.Pros: James Franco is great. Rogen is solid, again. Story has charm, regardless of how much you laugh.Cons: Didn't laugh out loud that much. Danny R. McBride needs to turn down the suck knob. I don't like pot, so it was partially doomed from the get go.Overall: The best way to recommend this movie, is if you like pot. Immature college frat boys will no doubt flock to this movie regardless just because pot is a theme. Even if your not a fan of the chronic, you still might have a good time, but my diagnosis you might be better off waiting for another Rogen performance in Kevin Smith's Zack and Miri Make a Porno, which comes out later this year. Or go watch The Dark Knight again...
Definitely my favorite Apatow-brand product, and one of the funniest of the year. A comedy with real heart
posted on 10 Aug 2009It's been a year since the glorious Superbad hit theaters, and here we go again: Pineapple Express is the best comedy of the year, at least in this man's opinion. I haven't laughed this hard in a very long time, nor have I enjoyed myself more while doing so. It's got everything! Fire, weed, guns, car chases, explosions, a beautiful lady, Ed Begley Jr., and of course, blood and guts. Yes, I'm reviewing Pineapple Express, and not some twisted horror movie.What makes this movie so great and accessible (to the viewer that is allowed to see it, mind you) is that it's got something for every kind of comedy fan: ridiculous action gags, the witty and snappy Apatow-brand dialog, funny cops, hilarious pot jokes, and James Franco playing the most lovable stoner of all time. What I really enjoyed most about this movie is that it has real heart and is not afraid to make the audience know it. It's a great buddy movie to see with all your friends. It doesn't matter if you're a guy or a girl, you'll love Pineapple Express.James Franco (yes, THAT James Franco), taking a break from the latest intense drama or Spider-Man film, delivers the funniest performance since Sacha Baron Cohen in Borat. His Saul is quite the character, and many people in my audience were hopelessly in love with and rooting for him. Though he's a supporting role, the movie belongs to Franco in every way. His honest, sweet, and hilariously charming performance will have you dying of laughter. Seth Rogen is no slouch on the jokes as well, though his character is somewhat similar to his character in Knocked Up (I really hope he doesn't begin replicating his performances like some other comedians do). Danny McBride of The Heartbreak Kid is a scene stealer as well. I found him absolutely hilarious and great even if his character was a total ass. Gary Cole (who has become like, a cult favorite of mine) is nothing but a bonus as the "villain".I think a lot of credit needs to be given to director David Gordon Green, who had to have noticed how excellent the first act of the film is, because the film was in serious danger of pulling a "Hancock" and falling flat on its face after the first act because of a somewhat serious second act (I say somewhat, because this is when our characters realize the danger they're in). However, instead of that happening, Green turns the action packed third act into one of the most ridiculously hilarious scenes of recent memory. Of course, what happens is absurd, but because you've had the time of your life up to that point, you really don't care. Featuring one of the greatest lines of all time (in slow motion, uttered by Franco of course), Pineapple has one of the strongest third acts of any comedy out there.Another very strong thing about this movie is that it never drags, and is almost a complete opposite of Superbad. The style of the jokes is different as well. In Superbad, we had the hard hitting, gut wrenching laughs, and in Pineapple Express, we have a steady flow of crack ups that leave the viewer in stitches and hurting by the end of the movie. It really is an experience to behold. It's one of the funniest movies of the decade, and one of the best theater experiences of this year. My theater clapped several times throughout the film, including at the end (and at the iconic slow motion line).
Unrated Cut
posted on 10 Aug 2009David Gordon Green, a balladist of the cinema, is the last person you'd count on to direct a Judd Apatow male-buddy comedy about two potheads who farcically spark a drug war. But he makes such an above-average stoner comedy, there's a hazard he'll be reduced to vogue in mainstream Hollywood and lured away from the high-brow human interest of All the Real Girls and Snow Angels.This definite turn by the Terence Malick-inspired filmmaker, from the same writing collaboration as Superbad, with a sizzling hot Rosie Perez in a cop suit and a die-laughing cameo by Ed Begley, Jr., has all the components you'd assume from the school in which it swims: male bonding, sophomoric though reasonably relatable sexual desires, rhetorical ribaldry, staggering drug abuse, fight scenes, gunfire, explosions. Yawn? Not this time. It's a splendid movie, first-rate of its iffy genre. In effect, it's a stoner comedy that is actually hilarious and very clever.The heroes are a process server, Seth Rogen, and his drug dealer, James Franco. Both are stoned in every single scene. Rogen has a romance going with a high school girl. I think he is still at the age of temperamental maturity where going all the way means asking a girl to be his girlfriend. Franco is even more useless, hiding in his apartment permeated with electronic gizmos and pop culture wares.Most buddy films aren't that radically distinct from romantic comedies. The relationships are generally progressed in a similar demeanor, simply with male bonding substituting erotic rapport. I think that particularly characterizes the buddies in most buddy movies produced by Judd Apatow. Consider this film's satirically mandatory ending, there's just as much hugging and reciting, "I love you, man!" as there is high-fiving.A third chief character arrives on the stage when Dale and Saul pop in to see Saul's buddy Red played by Danny R. McBride, who has by now dimed them to an odd couple of hit men, played by the underused Kevin Corrigan and the hilarious Craig Ferguson. All of this steers, don't ask how, to a full-scale gunfight between Ted's men and a rival drug empire, only ever referred to by anybody as "The Asians."Two unlikely troupes have convened: the Apatow production gang, and Green and his recurrent sight-and-sound team as well as actor Danny McBride. Not shrugging off creative responsibilities on account of working within the same genre as Cheech and Chong, Harold and Kumar and Half-Baked, Green for the most part uses wide-screen set-ups with becoming aesthetic savvy. The smartly toned movie even surpasses the conventional contemporary action- comedy chase, this time involving two squad cars.This fifth feature for Green is the resolution to the question, "What would happen if probable garbage material was made by a good director?" The result is not only a funny action- comedy, but one that is even funnier if you are or ever have been high smoking pot. The conversations, paranoia, lack of motivation, indulgence in pop culture including its obscurities, the characters' sense of humor, the ending. The film could be argued as either in support or opposition of marijuana. The answer is in the characterizations. I think if you are or have been high on it, you come out both in the mood for it and feeling guilty for being in the mood for it.
Bad pacing, dumb, occasionally funny movie
posted on 06 Aug 2009Oh boy. I'm getting tired of these movies. The acting is horrid, the pacing of the story and the flow from scene to scene is amateurish, the characters are dumb and the ideas are condescendingly dumb. A bunch of writers are trying to write a stoner movie really exposing the fact that they don't even know the stoner culture enough to make a comedy that works.Instead they present a view that really panders to the teenage crowd who might think they are getting a slice the taboo culture. The viewers are getting shafted. This is an increasing standard in Movies/TV for creating a low budget product and collecting top dollar for it.There are some funny moments in the movie. It's not a bad Midnight Oil flick on TV but you'll have to wait to see it after all the reality shows finish airing.
Very Funny
posted on 30 Aug 2009I saw Pineapple Express at an advanced screening last night. I wasn't sure I would want to see it, as the last movies I have seen with Seth Rogan weren't his best. This movie far exceeded my expectations. I was laughing almost the entire time. There were a lot of drug references (Go figure), but most of them were common enough for a non-smoker to get and appreciate. The least funny part of the movie was the action portion when there was little dialog. James Franco as the drug dealer was a very good choice in casting. The banter between James and Seth was dead-on and his imitation of a pothead was perfect. Seth's character Dale was such a screw-up but oh-so lovable all the same. This movie was definitely worth seeing and I can't wait to see it again when it comes out in theaters and on DVD.