Can't Say I 'Get' It

Rating: 3/10 (5 June 2010)

Maybe there's something that I'm just completely missing, or maybe it's just me, but I really do not see what is so great about these movies. And I'm talking about the (mainly) Judd Apatow batch of films that just seem to be all about dropping the f-bomb every other word, doing drugs, excessive drinking, and constant sex. I just don't find them funny, and yes, you are going to crucify me, but I'm talking about 'The Hangover,' 'Pineapple Express,' and all those sorts of films. I don't find people getting wasted, or stoned funny. Needless to say, I did not like 'Get Him To Greek.' It was just another blur of cussing, sex, drugs, and drinking, with a half-hearted and vague moral thrown in there just to save face. Something about monogamy and sobriety tucked into the last couple minutes that I could tell the producers didn't believe but just inserted so they wouldn't be criticized for their promotion of these reckless behaviors.
But I seem to be the only one on this boat. People were in hysterics in the theater while I sat there in disgust, so if you like this sort of profane movie it's probably genius. You should go see it. But if you're anyone who doesn't promote the lifestyle of a junkie, constantly-hammered half-wit then stay away.
Oh, and half of the scenes in the commercials seemed to be cut out of the movie. Just to let you know.