A chick flick—I think not.

Rating: 8/10 (1 November 2010)

Forgetting Sarah Marshall is the lifeline that spares all hitched men from watching a plot-less Patrick Dempsey film and enduring the single dimensioned antics common to the 'chick flick'.
The film revolves around Peter Bretter (Jason Segel), a music composer who dates Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), the lead actress of a crime fiction television show. After an unusual break up, Peter heads to Hawaii in an attempt to flee from his unbearable reality.
Upon checking in, Peter bumps into Sarah and 'the other guy'. Caught between the pursuits of winning his love back and moving on, the film exploits almost every awkward scenario in a truly whimsical fashion.
Jason Segel (knocked up) effortlessly balances his heart wrenching torment with peculiar and raunchy humour that favours both sexes. Solid characters coupled with a refined script make this an enjoyable—laugh until your spleen aches—couples movie.