James Franco and Seth Rogen Make Pineapple Express a Hilarious Ride
Having seen (and loved) Knocked Up, I knew Seth Rogen was one of the most hilariously talented young actors in the business. I was also very familiar with James Franco’s talent. He’s been one of my favorite actors since his remarkable performance as James Dean in the movie James Dean. He was also amazing in Tristan + Isolde.
What I didn’t know was how at home with comedy James Franco is. He’s freaking hilarious! He was every bit as funny in Pineapple Express as Seth Rogen was and that’s saying a lot.
Pineapple Express is being billed most places as a “drug movie” - fair enough, I guess, given the title and storyline. Pineapple Express is the name of the drug that Saul (James Franco) sells to Dale (Seth Rogen). When Dale witnesses a murder, the killers set out to kill Dale. When he and Saul go on the run, the laughs come fast and furious.
The movie strikes me as more of a stroy about friendship than anything else. I liked it a lot and loved the performances of the two lead actors.
The chemistry between Seth Rogen and James Franco reminds me of the special chemistry between George Clooney and Brad Pitt. I can only hope that these two guys team up for a lot more movies in the future. My popcorn, M&M’s, Diet Coke and I will be ready, willing, and laughing.
Lots and lots of the type of humor and language you’d expect.
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first half of Pineapple Express was about half as good as Knocked Up; the second half was almost as bad as Freddy Got Fingered
I have to confess, I loved the whole movie - front to back. However, I HATED that they had the characters selling drugs to school kids. I mean, wtf, man? It wasn’t called for or cool, imo.
Knocked Up was a classic, wasn’t it? I laughed so hard in that one I ached. As for FGF, I’ve never seen it - I’m not sure I want to now! - Joi
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