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The Interview(Rogen and Franco) Is On Netflix
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As usual in Seth Rogen comedy, main characters are ridiculed far more than anyone else. Franco is best example of this - "stupid american tv show host" role suits him perfectly and they ridicule "stupid americans" as much as they do Kim Jong Un.
But that point is lost on people who never saw it and believe crazy conspiracy theories where Sony hacked themselves to promote the show and US govt ordered the movie to take down North Korea.
Fact that last Seth Rogen comedy made $260mil from just theater showings (vs $6m for this) is marked as another conspiracy...
I just find it funny how much bull people believe.
Chizzanger
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How can you hate a movie that allowed you to string together the bolded?
exmachina64
Banned
It's a forgone conclusion that he likes margaritas.
Seriously, everyone likes margaritas.
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
I liked it
Cheshire_Buddha
Member
Eh, I enjoyed it. It's definitely one of Rogen's weakest flicks, though. Doesn't get good until they land in North Korea, so those first 20-25 minutes can be a damn chore.
Hey_Blinkin
Member
I found it more entertaining than the majority of new movies Netflix adds nowadays. It seems they've damn near abandoned movies in favor of television series.
Rhomega Beta
Member
I thought it was a decent movie. I think the high point was
, as well as
.
David going into the fake grocery store and tearing the fruit apart. Surprised there weren't any guards around.
the slow-mo destruction of the helicopter
Permanently A
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My friends and I watched it purely because "North Korea doesn't want us to". It turned out to be pretty decent and we laughed plenty of times but its very "low brow" as another poster mentioned.
I hated 'this is the end', but I thought Interview was a pretty funny movie.
As long as you don't hype it up as something more than it is I think you're guaranteed to have some laughs. I think a lot of the detractors had really high expectations due to all the controversy surrounding the movie.
As long as you don't hype it up as something more than it is I think you're guaranteed to have some laughs. I think a lot of the detractors had really high expectations due to all the controversy surrounding the movie.
HoodWinked
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why is it only streaming in SD.
HD for me
Nice mix.Thanks Obama!
Bjoern the Smexy
Member
Everyone should see this movie.
It was the funniest movie I've seen in years.
It was the funniest movie I've seen in years.
Saintguine
Member
I actually liked how Lil Kimmy was surprisingly a bro and that entire tank scene to Katy Perry was the best.
This too really, hell I actually felt sorry for Kimmy Un because Park's performance was really damn good.
This too really, hell I actually felt sorry for Kimmy Un because Park's performance was really damn good.
megamerican
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This is why the movie falls apart in the third act. Un is probably the most likable character in the movie. He definitely is the most developed one.
Femmeworth
Banned
That would be quite the achievement.
ScottSullivan
Member
My wife was loving the
Karty Pertty Firework bits haha. The slow version at the end was great
AgentOtaku
Member
Its okay with few standout moments
Honestly one of the weakest links I thought was Franco. His bits and comedic timing is sort of all over the place and a lot of the time it doesn't work.
Honestly one of the weakest links I thought was Franco. His bits and comedic timing is sort of all over the place and a lot of the time it doesn't work.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Agreed. He should just stick to playing stonerish characters for comedic movies.
Andrew Ryan
Banned
Saw it last night on Netflix, this movie was really really bad.
Franco's character got old very quickly
Franco's character got old very quickly
Ninja Scooter
Member
I thought it was dumb and funny. Stayed in it's lane. Knew exactly what it was trying to be (stupid and funny) and didn't drag things out longer than they needed to be. I was entertained.
Rapscallion
Member
That movie was terrrrriiibblle. I enjoyed Pineapple Express and This is The End, but this one just wasn't funny. The jokes and bits just fall flat.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
I actually quite enjoyed it. It was pretty fun. Had some "so stupid it's funny" moments that worked for me.
"Wait, the tiger has night vision goggles?!"
Yeah, I legit fucking laughed.
"Wait, the tiger has night vision goggles?!"
Yeah, I legit fucking laughed.
Charles Alan Ratliff
Member
Bought this on YouTube on Christmas Eve and watched it with my mom and brother. We all enjoyed it. Randall Park is fantastic.
Rice-Eater
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Finally watched it, and I enjoyed it. Franco's characters started getting annoying but he kind of redeemed himself in the end with his actions. And yeah, I really enjoyed Randall Park in this movie as well.
cheststrongwell
my cake, fuck off
I enjoyed it. Probably won't ever watch it again, but it's good for a single viewing.
Beren the Empty-Handed
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I actually enjoyed it. It was also one of the goofiest things I've ever seen.
The Katy Perry stuff was gold.
The Katy Perry stuff was gold.
Broken Joystick
At least you can talk. Who are you?
Has it moments, worth the watch imo. Eminem part was hilarious.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
Yeah, that segment was pretty damn good.
"Franco reads lyrics verbatim*
Em: "Yeah, people take my words out of context."
This movie really was a lot more entertaining than it had any right to be.
OJdaKiller
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I think I'm about 40 minutes in and Franco is ruining the movie.
I have little idea who his character is even supposed to be referencing..Plus, his role is just not funny. Who's he supposed to be?
Rogen's role is decent and funny so far.
I have little idea who his character is even supposed to be referencing..Plus, his role is just not funny. Who's he supposed to be?
Morton Downey Jr.???
Rogen's role is decent and funny so far.
boredofcanada
Member
Thought it was fucking hilarious. Liked it way more than I was expecting to. Lizzy Caplan is the hottest woman I have ever seen. That CIA scene in their apartment. Wow.
The Lone Courier
Member
This was terrible. I loved Pineapple Express and This is the End but I just couldn't get into this. The only bit that I chuckled at was the
fight in directors room.
I thought the movie was better earlier on and would have been better without the NK stuff.
The whole fake interviews thing was a lot funnier imo like gay Eminem or bald Rob Lowe. They could have made a movie and a better one on that concept alone.
It was ok, and the actual controversy was more entertaining and intriguing than the movie itself.
Also Lizzy Caplan is damn fine.
The whole fake interviews thing was a lot funnier imo like gay Eminem or bald Rob Lowe. They could have made a movie and a better one on that concept alone.
It was ok, and the actual controversy was more entertaining and intriguing than the movie itself.
Also Lizzy Caplan is damn fine.
TheRedSnifit
Member
That moment where Franco says
was the most "oh snap" scene I've seen in a long time. You could feel the tension coming out of the screen.
He's your stereotypical Stupid American.
"So why don't you feed them?"
He's your stereotypical Stupid American.
It's really interesting to see the difference of opinion in this thread. It seems like so many people have so many varying wants/desires when watching a film.
Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed it. My girlfriend and I watched it last night and had quite a few laughs. We both also loved Pineapple Express and This is the End. I guess if you like this stoner comedy humor, it will probably serve you well. Some parts I especially enjoyed
Its not a perfect movie, but it did make me laugh quite a bit. That is all you can hope for from something like this. Regardless, Franco's acting was pretty hilarious. You can tell he was just trying to ham it up as much as possible, I don't know how you could hate him.
Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed it. My girlfriend and I watched it last night and had quite a few laughs. We both also loved Pineapple Express and This is the End. I guess if you like this stoner comedy humor, it will probably serve you well. Some parts I especially enjoyed
When he meets with the FBI and goes on his tangent about the tell all book. Also when Seth Rogen assumes that they think he is gay and brought in a dude to honeydick him.
The tiger fight, specifically when Franco thinks the tiger is wearing night vision goggles.
The scene where Rogen loses a finger, bites off the other guys finger only to have the guy come back and bite of a second finger.
Its not a perfect movie, but it did make me laugh quite a bit. That is all you can hope for from something like this. Regardless, Franco's acting was pretty hilarious. You can tell he was just trying to ham it up as much as possible, I don't know how you could hate him.
DragonSworne
Banned
The interview is the best comedy to be released in 5 years.
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