The stoner flick the world has been waiting for.

Rating: 9/10 (9 August 2008)

Judd Apatow is by no means a master of cinema, but with Pineapple Express he has mastered a genre. The latest of Apatow's notoriously silly story lines is brought to life by excellent writing and acting -- excellent for a stoner flick, that is. Seth Rogen and James Franco interact beautifully and believably in a relationship whose full hilarity can only be understood by those who have experienced the unique quirks of the cannabis community. Throughout the film, the writers poke fun at the various niceties observed when using and dealing pot. The script is full of examples of the hysterical things that come out of people's mouths when they're stoned, giving the film a stupid humor that lasts the whole time (Rogen and Franco's characters are high for most of the movie).
I wasn't a fan of the entire thing; Apatow's style still often rubs me the wrong way. But the good thing is that this film never takes itself too seriously, allowing the awesome humor of pot smoking to dominate, as it should. Anyone seeking a good number of laughs and a friendly reflection on the comical world of marijuana will be satisfied. This film is not one for the ages, nor is it one to be taken seriously, but you'll laugh yourself silly and appreciate the stupidity of the thing itself. Much like pot itself.