About this movie

Genres:
Comedy, Romance: Language:
English: Running time:
1:57:47: Partner rating:
NO RATING: Released:
2008

Cast & Crew

Cast

Jason Segel Peter Bretter
Kristen Bell Sarah Marshall
Mila Kunis Rachael
Russell Brand Aldous Snow
Bill Hader Brian
Jonah Hill Matthew
Paul Rudd Surfing Instructor
Liz Cackowski
Maria Thayer
Jack McBrayer
William Baldwin

Directors

Nicholas Stoller
Nick Stoller

Producers

Judd Apatow
Shauna Robertson

Writers

Jason Segel

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall (Unrated)

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In desperate need of a vacation after being unceremoniously dumped by his TV-star girlfriend, a man travels to a lavish Hawaiian resort to nurse his wounds and forget his heartache, only to discover that his ex and her handsome new boyfriend are currently staying at the exact same island hot spot. Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) may be just another struggling musician, but for the past six years he's been dating Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), one ... In desperate need of a vacation after being unceremoniously dumped by his TV-star girlfriend, a man travels to a lavish Hawaiian resort to nurse his wounds and forget his heartache, only to discover that his ex and her handsome new boyfriend are currently staying at the exact same island hot spot. Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) may be just another struggling musician, but for the past six years he's been dating Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), one of the hottest stars on television. Sarah is everything in the world to Peter, so when she kindly but firmly tells him that they should each go their separate ways, he is absolutely devastated. Later, after attempting to salvage his ego by awkwardly attempting to become a womanizer and nearly losing his job because of a nervous breakdown, an emotionally fragile Peter attempts to put the past behind him by escaping to the sun-soaked beaches of Oahu. While at first it seems as if Peter has discovered the perfect prescription for a bad case of lost love, his plan soon turns to dust when Sarah and her new rock-star boyfriend, Aldous (Russell Brand), turn up at the exact same resort. Though accepting Sarah's lavish new lifestyle won't be easy for the crestfallen Peter, the laid-back companionship of flirtatious resort employee Rachel (Mila Kunis) -- not to mention a continuous regimen of fruity cocktails -- goes a long way in mending the wounds of a broken heart. Forgetting Sarah Marshall was penned by Segel and produced by Judd Apatow. Fun with Dick and Jane screenwriter Nicholas Stoller makes his directorial debut. The cast also includes Paul Rudd, Bill Hader, Jack McBrayer, and Jonah Hill.

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Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes

84%

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Jeff Otto, Dark Horizons If you go into this one with reasonable expectations, you should have a very, very good time at the theater. – Full review
Peter Bradshaw, Guardian [UK] Judd Apatow's comedies are always watchable and sometimes hilarious, but with the latest to emerge under his aegis, I have to admit it is getting harder to defend them against the charge of misogyny. – Full review
Bob Mondello, NPR.org With pratfalls, yucks, a crying jag, and what is starting to seem like the requisite flash of nudity, Jason Segel becomes this year's adorably hapless movie schlub. – Full review
Joe Baltake, Passionate Moviegoer 'Forgetting Sarah Foster': Judd Apatow's Latest Dick Flick – Full review
Matthew De Abaitua, Film4 Pretty funny with brilliant bits but takes a while to warm up. – Full review
Tom Huddleston, Time Out 'Sarah Marshall' remains a film of glorious moments and memorable scenes, lovingly crafted characters and sparkling one-liners. – Full review

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