Product: Funny People
Rating: 4.0
Authentic
Suprisingly good movie. One point off for being too long, as other reviewers have cited. But I loved the authenticity of this film. I knew well enough in advance that it wasn't a LOL comedy per se, nor was it intended to be. But it felt very "real." The walk up Runyon Canyon, for example. Want to know how many wanna be actors and comedians trek up that path and contemplate the pain of life? A lot!I have to believe this was a tough role for Adam Sandler, and it was nice to see him put himself out there. If you doubt that he did that, look at his facial expressions. Well done, and I liked the cinematography as well. Finally, some insanely good cameos, with Eminem's perhaps being the finest cameo moment of all.