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Rating: 6/10 (12 January 2011)

I was sort of skeptic about this movie, not really sure what to expect of it. I thought it was going to be just another mediocre comedy that would be seen and then forgotten all about. But the movie took me by surprise.
The story told in "Get Him to the Greek" was actually a really good story, a story that I think we all can relate to on one level. Especially the message about being true to who you are and don't give up on your dreams and principles. And the way the story was presented and told was really good.
The cast in the movie was just amazing, especially Russell Brand in the role as Aldous Snow. He really nailed the role right on the head, and you really bought into his performance and his appeal as a rockstar riding on drugs and alcohol. And Jonah Hill, playing Aaron Green, also did a good job with his role. Now, personally, I am not one for musicians in movies, so I wasn't much fan of seeing Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs in the role of Sergio Roma.
I loved the partying scenes in the movie, because they were so nicely put together and filmed, especially with the way Aaron Green stood out and interacted with the drugs and alcohol. And I was laughing hard every time he threw up.
"Get Him to the Greek" came as quite a surprise to me, and I am happy that I took time to sit down and watch it, because it really is much deeper than just your average comedy. And truth be told, I think this is one of Russell Brand's better movies.