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Did anyone else really like it?

posted 12 years ago by audiopinions
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I thought it could've been shorter (though I was under the impression the unrated version I watched was indeed longer than theatrical) and I could've done without that horrendous Cookie Monster/Elmo scene (would've been funny if they sounded anything like them), but I liked it a lot.

Most of the characters (psych grad students, Tom's co-workers, ALEX!) were pretty funny and while it was nothing new, I liked the overall "message" of the movie. While it's been done before, it still wasn't one of the 99% of movies that perpetuate the stupid notion of finding THE ONE and having a perfect life.

I didn't mind Blunt and thought Segel was fantastic. I see mostly negative comments here, so call me crazy because I liked it.

[–] cubbies4e 12 years ago

I loved it. One of my favorite romantic comedies.

[–] foodfrenzy 12 years ago

You are brain dead then. Really. You must be dead from the neck up if you thought that movie had an ounce of relevancy..ugh.

[–] Primeval_Scum 12 years ago

I liked it a ton. I am surprised it's getting really mixed reactions and negativity. I went in thinking it'd be mediocre based on online comments, but I ended up loving it. Annie from Community, Chris Pratt and Brian Posehn were the funniest in this. Also this is the first time I found Kevin Hart funny. the length didn't bother me either.

[–] AshleyInWonderland 12 years ago

I actually really enjoyed it

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[–] mcgill_j 12 years ago

Enjoyed it.. But not quite as much as Sarah Marshall.. The ending was a bit silly but by that point I thought the movie had earned its happy ending.. Even if it was beyond goofy. Looking forward to the blu release.

[–] leiastarkiller 12 years ago

No it was horrible. The only reason I didn't shut it off was because I wanted to see if they got married in the end (I was rooting for them to break up). They both cheated on each other and were completely miserable together then we're suddenly supposed to be happy they got married?? The sequel will surely be called The Five Year Divorce because that marriage would never work out.

I could've handled the horrible plot if it was at least funny. It wasn't. A movie with Jason Segel and Mindy Kaling should have had me pissing myself laughing. What a waste of talent.

[–] dgniewek 12 years ago

Yes! They were so miserable together, I thought they would break up. I found it slow and not ver funny. And I usually like even the cheesiest romantic comedies.

[–] pd78w 12 years ago

The only funny thing in the whole movie was his apron.

[–] seira921 12 years ago

Loved it.

[–] Jebal91 12 years ago

Definitely one of my favorite romantic comedies :)

[–] CQTiger 12 years ago

Slow and boring Got about 30 mins to go and not sure I will make it

[–] Viktorkrumnemesis 12 years ago

I adored it! It was so honest!

[–] asdiop10 12 years ago

Yea it was too long and too slow!!!

[–] Carismo 12 years ago

loved it.