Funny People

[andrews]

George Simmons (Adam Sandler) is a very successful yet self-involved stand-up comedian who learns that he has an inoperable blood disorder and is given less than a year to live. Ira Wright (Seth Rogen) is a struggling up-and-coming stand-up comedian who works at a deli and has yet to figure out his onstage persona. One thing these different men have in common is that neither of them have any close friends. One night, George takes notice of Ira when they perform at the same club and he hires him to be his semi-personal assistant and opening act at his performances. George and Ira form a close bond as George teaches Ira how to win the crowd and Ira helps the dying George find closure in his legacy. However, when George learns that his disease has gone into remission and an old flame (Leslie Mann) reenters his life, his recent near death experience inspires him to reevaluate what is important to him and what truly gives meaning to his life.


Cast

Adam Sandler as George Simmons
Seth Rogen as Ira Wright
Leslie Mann as Laura Anderson
Eric Bana as Clarke Anderson
Jonah Hill as Leo Fawcett
Jason Schwartzman as Mark Taylor Jackson
RZA as Chuck
Aubrey Plaza as Daisy
Aziz Ansari as Randy


Cameos

Dave Attell, Sarah Silverman, Norm Macdonald, and Andy Dick have reportedly filmed cameo appearances as comedians, presumably as themselves, who are acquainted with George. Rapper Eminem, comedian Ray Romano, musician James Taylor, MadTV member Nicole Parker, and newcomer Bo Burnham have also filmed appearances. Undeclared alum Carla Gallo revealed she has a cameo in the film as a character on bland-looking sitcom, Yo Teach!, a TV show within the film that Mark stars in, while Justin Long and Apatow regular Ken Jeong have cameos in the film as characters in movies within the film that George is famous for. Owen Wilson and Elizabeth Banks are featured on posters for fake movies within the film that George starred in.



Trailer: http://www.reelzchannel.com/movie/271829/funny-people


The trailer contains some very quick witty dialogue, but I didn't find it very funny. I think I am expecting this film to be something more than a comedy

[Beate]

Did anyone get tickets for tonight? Would have loved to go.

[AYBG]

Well, people were requesting tickets before the code was even posted here, so I don't think anyone managed to get tickets. Surprising that there haven't been more codes actually...

[phunkygal]

i wouldnt say so.. theres only about 100 seats there

[AYBG]

Ah, guess that explains it...
Still, weird to have only one screening for a film like this...

[Ms Thrifty]

I know this has been an issue before, but can someone please explain how to access the actual preview-booking part of the site? I've logged in but can't see where to go.

[Danni]

I could do with help too please. I am in My Sky but can't find Perks anywhere.

[Danni]

Found it. Go to My Sky then extras then experiences.

[Ms Thrifty]

OK, I will answer my own question, having cribbed the answer from MSE! For those who don't know, once logged into Sky, you have to go to "Experiences" (where the other choices are "Offers" and "Competitions", both of which I first tried, in vain).

[sarahjc78]

I made exactly the same mistake.. Hope SFF release some tickets in the North East as Im a huge Seth Rogan fan..... just hope it does not dissapoint with this fab cast line up.