Pretty cool plot for action but not that great

Rating: 6/10 (31 July 2008)

I saw this movie at a free screening in Hunt Valley, Maryland and was very excited to see it. Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow make great movies such as 40 Year old virgin, knocked up, and SuperBad. Although this movie had a pretty good plot of witnessing a murder, being on the run from the bad guys, and finally having a confrontation with the bad guys, there wasn't really anything new I haven't seen before. There were the same ole gags of a guy getting high, making funny comments every sentence he utters just because he is high 24/7. I do believe that it was a good idea to mix in pot and action, but I was just expecting something a little different. Although I think the movie could have been better, Seth did do a pretty good job acting although he seems to fall into the same story line of being a slob working odd jobs. There really wasn't anything special from his performance, but just like his other movies, he provided the laughs while being serious at some moments. The standout actor to me would have to be James Franco. He did a pretty good job transforming from a superhero villain to a Pothead. LOL But he embodied all of the characteristics of one who smokes weed. His mannerisms, his speech, the way he moved his facial features, his droopy eyes, attire all fit the characteristics. It wasn't an Oscar nominated performance, but I wouldn't be surprised if he gets like a MTV award or something. Overall the movie was cool, but nothing to go crazy about. If you are a huge fan of 40 year old virgin, Superbad, and Knocked up, you might walk away a little disappointed. But for the outrageous fans, you might just have a good time depending on the atmosphere. Although I was a little let down, I will still continue to see future Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow movies. Hey, all of your film series can't be perfect.