![]() Notable Extras: Single-disc DVD – Includes unrated & theatrical edition. ![]() Add to that a hilariously farcical portrayal of the LA scene, complete with Russell Brand's Aldous Snow performing credible yet absurdly lyricized tunes, and you get yourself a film that, while perhaps not as good as Forgetting Sarah Marshall, may actually be funnier. The jokes would've been funny either way, but they're made funnier by having a writer/director that actually cares about the characters, and takes advantage of those few key semi-dramatic moments in the film to bring a believability and emotionality to their roles. ![]() Even amidst all the silly, wild alcohol/drug-induced binges, featuring characters and conflicts that lack the relatability of Forgetting Sarah Marshall's, the film still manages to hone in on the humanity of these people and provide them relationships worth caring about. (DVD available as single-disc and 2-Disc Collector's Edition)įor a film that seems to want to be the cruder, more outlandish and gag-oriented step-cousin to the surprisingly sweet-hearted Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek ends up being surprisingly sweet in its own right. Before I begged you to watch it now I'm begging you to buy it. It is, for my money, one of the best comedies to have ever been on television. (The final moment of this scene in particular makes me bust up laughing every time I think about it.) While it's sad to see such a biting, cynical satire vanish from the air, the series provided us with two knockout seasons, a perfect note to close the show on, and one of the few honest (read: depressing) portrayals of the costs of trying to lead an unorthodox lifestyle in modern society. The new character dynamic takes a few episodes to find its footing, but once it does, it results in some of the funniest scenes the show has to offer. Season 2 continues some time after the first left off, and a lot has changed since then. ![]() Truthfully, I'm stunned it even made it past its first season, and for that alone I am grateful. My pleas were in vain, it would appear, as the show was canceled due to its low ratings failing to pick up over the course of its second season. Last time I wrote of the brilliance of this series, I begged people to watch and support it. This Week in DVD & Blu-ray is a column that compiles all the latest info regarding new DVD and Blu-ray releases, sales, and exclusive deals from stores including Target, Best Buy and Fry's. ![]()
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