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Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen Star in Ambitious But Flawed ‘Funny People’

Submitted by BrianTT on July 31, 2009 - 9:55am.
HollywoodChicago.com Oscarman rating: 3.0/5.0
Rating: 3.0/5.0

CHICAGO – Judd Apatow’s “Funny People,” starring Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Leslie Mann, is like watching a friend try out a new stand-up routine. As with a lot of attempts at trying something untested, it doesn’t quite work out, but you have to admire the effort, if not the execution.

‘The Darjeeling Limited’ Seesaws Between Deft, Forced Eccentricity

Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 5, 2007 - 7:20pm.

HollywoodChicago.com Oscarman rating: 3/5CHICAGO – With his aloof character panache and colorful imagery, Wes Anderson is one of those directors you either love dearly or loathe dreadfully.

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