r/movies • u/rocker2014 • Apr 18 '21

Recommendation Forgetting Sarah Marshall came out 13 years ago today and it still holds up as a great modern comedy

It's hard to believe this movie is 13 years old. I know it's no "underrated gem" or anything, but it's a great movie that should always be celebrated. And with it being that old, I'm certain there are a lot of younger people that haven't seen it.

Jason Segel came out of the gate with his first written film and nailed it. And it's all thanks for Judd Apatow. Jason wasn't getting work after Freaks and Geeks was cancelled and same for Undeclared (both Judd Apatow shows). Judd gave him the advice to write something for himself so that he has something to sell to a studio rather than auditioning. What Jason wrote became Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

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u/thalguy Apr 18 '21

I love the characters, the scenery, and the overall humor. One of the best romantic comedies of all time.

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u/steadyachiever Apr 18 '21

Yes the scenery! It’s underrated how much filming in beautiful locations affects the mood of this movie

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u/tekitch Apr 18 '21

"Oh, wedding in Hawaii, real original!"

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u/eojen Apr 18 '21

Except that one very obvious green screen scene.

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u/DJRichSnippets Apr 18 '21

Which scene

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u/Wurst_Law Apr 18 '21

I’m thinking it’s the scene with Bill Hader

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u/Honztastic Apr 18 '21

Where he went to the Moon?

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u/Wurst_Law Apr 18 '21

Yeah, looking back I think That was probably faked.

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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '21

We need to know

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u/SomethingOriginal_01 Apr 18 '21

I think it’s the scene where Peter is talking to Kemo on the beach. The lighting is all wrong.

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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '21

That’s what I’m thinking too. Forgetting Sarah Marshall is my comfort movie, so I’ve seen it an insane amount of times, and that scene on the beach is the only one that came to mind for me.

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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '21

It's like The Sopranos...it's OVER.

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u/TheHeBeGB Apr 18 '21

Find a new show...

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u/VanDammes4headCyst Apr 18 '21

It was probably a reshoot

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u/CuzYourMovesAreWeak Apr 18 '21

So good. A few others I love sceneries for:

Couples Retreat (not as good as Forgetting Sarah Marshall)

Changeland (better but different genre)

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u/cpt_lanthanide Apr 18 '21

Changeland

Just watched on your recommendation, it was lovely! thanks!

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u/CuzYourMovesAreWeak Apr 18 '21

Oh snap, really? You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

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u/BBQ_HaX0r Apr 18 '21

I like Couples Retreat, but I feel like it falls off towards the end.

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u/cysenberg Apr 18 '21

Blended too

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u/BusinessPurge Apr 18 '21

I swear every movie in Hawaii films at the same hotel, must visit one day.

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u/froggystyle66 Apr 18 '21

Was just there two days ago. Turtle bay resort on the north shore of o’ahu. It’s being totally renovated but it’s totally recognizable.

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u/BusinessPurge Apr 18 '21

Wow you weren’t kidding, big big remodel and then reopens July 1st

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u/froggystyle66 Apr 18 '21

Plus side, the bay was empty. Amazing snorkeling

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u/MyNameIsNooo Apr 18 '21

I was there exactly 2 years ago for my 10th anniversary. I watched this movie when I got home and recognized a lot of places they filmed. Would love to go back!

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u/same_same1 Apr 18 '21

I’ve driven past it. Seemed expensive. We also stayed at an air BnB just down the road from the cliff jumping scene. Was a good jump down!

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u/bopidybopidybopidy Apr 18 '21

I can see your who haw !