Pineapple Express
Pineapple Express

Pineapple Express

2008Movie111 minEnglish

A stoner and his dealer are forced to go on the run from the police after the pothead witnesses a cop commit a murder.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users82%
Director: David Gordon GreenGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A process server and his lazy drug dealer are forced to flee for their lives when the dealer accidentally witnesses a murder by a crime lord and his corrupt police detective. As they are pursued through the night, they attempt to stay alive by relying on their limited skills and a shared love for a rare strain of marijuana known as Pineapple Express.

Critical Reception

Pineapple Express was a commercial success and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its blend of action, comedy, and stoner humor. The performances of Seth Rogen and James Franco, as well as the film's inventive action sequences, were frequently highlighted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique blend of stoner comedy and action-thriller elements.
  • Applauded for the chemistry and comedic timing of its lead actors, Seth Rogen and James Franco.
  • Noted for its surprisingly effective and creative action sequences.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its hilarious dialogue, over-the-top action, and the strong comedic performances from its lead actors. Many found it to be a satisfying and entertaining stoner action-comedy.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Pineapple Express', refers to a rare and potent strain of marijuana that plays a key role in the plot, and also coincidentally refers to a real weather phenomenon that brought heavy rain to the West Coast of the United States around the time of the film's release.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Decent watch, probably won't watch it again, but can recommend. I'll be upfront, while it's not really for me, I think most people will enjoy this movie, if for nothing else, then the idiot banter. Franco's a good actor, but sometimes...
David

David

When it comes to comedy, I'm like a patchwork. My favourite kind is the one I grew up with which is the Looney Tunes cartoons. I can watch them over and over again, and I will always laugh. I also love dark British humour, slapstick, and wa...