Funny People Reviews

2009

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When seasoned comedian George Simmons learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship cause him to take a relatively green performer under his wing as his opening act. Read more

Starring	Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Jason Schwartzman, Jonah Hill
Director	Judd Apatow
Genres	Comedy, Drama

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  - 18 Jun 2010 at 11:09
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  Why isn't this available on love film when out now have it for rent
  
  This can be rented on out now, but not on love film???? This seems very odd. Enough people have complained, why don't they just make it available?
  
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  - 07 Apr 2011 at 00:53
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  good film- saw it on TV though
  
  I enjoyed this film , i added it to my rental list age's ago , i finaly got to see it when it was on tv last week , i liked it
  
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- - purdy123
  - 3 reviews
  - scotland
  - 13 Sep 2010 at 00:02
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  - 4
  not funny people
  
  really didn't enjoy this (did enjoy eric bana though) but pretty much wasted 2 and a half hours of my life (soooooooo long) waiting for it to end. really ... read more »
  
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  - Luton
  - 15 Aug 2010 at 22:30
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  - 7 reviews
  - Reigate
  - 18 Jun 2010 at 11:09
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  Literally unwatachable.
  
  I've tried 3 times now. True, each time I get a little further into the movie... I'm now about six minutes into it. But surely, watching a film isn'... read more »
  
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- - BigMeUp
  - 268 reviews
  - Midlands, UK
  - 30 May 2010 at 21:43
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  NOT FUNNY
  
  I love Adam Sandler movies, and i just had to see this too. What a disappointment. . This film IS NOT FUNNY, Too bloody Long, and Boring! Adam Sandler's... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 12 May 2010 at 23:15
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  Would give it a go
  
  but Lovefilm don't stock it, along numerous other titles so if i really want to watch it i'll have to pay them £12.93!!!!!!!!!!!
  
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- - pt06
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  - Sutton Coldfield
  - 18 Mar 2010 at 13:42
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  Bit long but not bad
  
  Comedian gets terminal illness, hires joke writer, gives him chance at stand-up, ex girlfriend shows up, her Australian husband shows up, mayhem. Usual Judd ... read more »
  
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- - Bassman71
  - 459 reviews
  - Didsbury, England
  - 03 Mar 2010 at 09:34
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  Oh
  
  not so funny.
  
  Apatow isn't as convincing with this one as his other classic comedies, his beautiful wife is entertaining to watch, his talented ... read more »
  
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- - chewyteeth
  - 35 reviews
  - Bolton
  - 17 Feb 2010 at 15:39
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  Rent?
  
  Why isn't this film available to rent? I thought this was a movie rental service? Isn't a very good one.
  
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  - 01 Feb 2010 at 09:15
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  Give it ago!
  
  this is the kind of film you ethier love it or hate it, so what one are you find out and whatch it!! Now!!
  
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- - helllllo
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  - 29 Apr 2009 at 15:59
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  Why isn't this film available to rent? I thought this was a movie rental service? Isn't a very good one.
  
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  - 01 Feb 2010 at 09:15
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  Why isn't this available on love film when out now have it for rent
  
  This can be rented on out now, but not on love film???? This seems very odd. Enough people have complained, why don't they just make it available?
  
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  - 07 Apr 2011 at 00:53
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  Funny People
  
  It had so much potential but somehow this film did not live up to its high expectations. Yes, it was funny but it felt endless, and this diluted the humor. ... read more »
  
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- - Fias
  - 7 reviews
  - Norwich
  - 29 Aug 2009 at 12:54
- - 7
  - 2
  Not bad but Apatow's seen better days
  
  This movie is fairly average by Apatow standards in comparison to his earlier directorial efforts. There are some laughs to be had, but for me there was way to ... read more »
  
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- - VIDEOMONSTER
  - 252 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 26 Sep 2009 at 21:04
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  good film- saw it on TV though
  
  I enjoyed this film , i added it to my rental list age's ago , i finaly got to see it when it was on tv last week , i liked it
  
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- - purdy123
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  - 13 Sep 2010 at 00:02
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  funny people
  
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  This film is a big let down or the biggest load of rubbish so far for 2009... not recomended.. far too long and boring the only good part was when the ... read more »
  
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  - 12 Sep 2009 at 21:50
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  Will Make You Laugh
  
  This film has got a good story and will make you laugh all the way through. Recomend :D
  
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- - a customer
  - Worcester
  - 28 Aug 2009 at 21:50
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  dont believe the title!
  
  boring, depressing and so not funny!! thats what this movie is... bad.
  
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- - StellaAlonso
  - 5 reviews
  - London
  - 22 Nov 2009 at 13:36

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  When seasoned comedian George Simmons learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship cause him to take a relatively green performer under his wing as his opening act....

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  When seasoned comedian George Simmons learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship cause him to take a relatively green performer under his wing as his opening act....