Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

2008Movie111 minEnglish

When actress Sarah Marshall dumps aspiring musician Peter Bretter for rock star Aldous Snow, Peter's world comes crashing down. His best friend Brian suggests that Peter should get away from everything and to fly off to Hawaii to escape all his problems. After arriving in Hawaii and meeting the beautiful receptionist Rachel Jansen, Peter is shocked to see not only Aldous in Hawaii, but also Sarah.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users82%
Director: Nicholas StollerGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A heartbroken Peter Bretter, a struggling composer, is unceremoniously dumped by his famous actress girlfriend, Sarah Marshall. To escape his misery, he books a trip to Hawaii, only to discover Sarah is there on vacation with her new rockstar boyfriend and his entourage. Peter must confront his heartbreak, navigate awkward encounters, and attempt to move on while dealing with his ex and her new relationship.

Critical Reception

Forgetting Sarah Marshall was a critical and commercial success, widely praised for its humor, heartfelt performances, and surprisingly mature handling of a breakup comedy. Critics lauded its sharp writing, the chemistry between its leads, and its ability to balance raunchy jokes with genuine emotion, making it a standout in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, witty script and hilarious performances, particularly from Jason Segel.
  • Appreciated for its blend of crude humor and genuine emotional depth.
  • Lauded for its refreshing take on the romantic comedy genre, offering relatable characters and situations.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall', citing its laugh-out-loud humor and relatable portrayal of heartbreak. Many viewers appreciated the chemistry between the cast and found the film to be a surprisingly sweet and funny experience.

Fun Fact

Jason Segel, who co-wrote the script, originally conceived the story as a dramatic film but felt it worked better as a comedy, and he specifically wrote the role of Aldous Snow with Russell Brand in mind.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

Entertaining romcom marred by incongruent porn-ish elements RELEASED IN 2008 and directed by Nicholas Stoller, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is a romcom starring Jason Segel as Peter, a genial musician from Los Angeles who composes music f...
Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

This was a refreshing surprise. Quite hilarious at some points, not so funny in others but still refreshing and the cast does a good job.