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Overview
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Release Date:
6 August 2008 (USA)
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Tagline:
Put this in your pipe and smoke it. more
Plot:
A stoner and his dealer are forced to go on the run from the police after the pothead witnesses a cop commit a murder. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 2 wins
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5 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(757 articles)
5 Delicious Moments From James Franco's General Hospital Debut
(From Movieline. 20 November 2009, 2:50 PM, PST)
Judd Apatow Says 'Pineapple Express 2' Likely, 'Superbad 2' Not So Much
(From MTV Movies Blog. 20 November 2009, 2:00 PM, PST)
(From Movieline. 20 November 2009, 2:50 PM, PST)
Judd Apatow Says 'Pineapple Express 2' Likely, 'Superbad 2' Not So Much
(From MTV Movies Blog. 20 November 2009, 2:00 PM, PST)
User Comments:
Definitely my favorite Apatow-brand product, and one of the funniest of the year. A comedy with real heart
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Seth Rogen | ... | Dale Denton |
 | James Franco | ... | Saul Silver |
 | Danny McBride | ... | Red |
 | Kevin Corrigan | ... | Budlofsky |
 | Craig Robinson | ... | Matheson |
 | Gary Cole | ... | Ted Jones |
 | Rosie Perez | ... | Carol / Female Cop |
 | Ed Begley Jr. | ... | Robert |
 | Nora Dunn | ... | Shannon |
 | Amber Heard | ... | Angie Anderson |
 | Joe Lo Truglio | ... | Mr. Edwards |
| Arthur Napiontek | ... | Clark |
| Cleo King | ... | Police Liaison Officer |
 | Bill Hader | ... | Private Miller |
 | James Remar | ... | General Bratt |
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Rated R for pervasive language, drug use, sexual references and violence.
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Runtime:
111 min | USA:117 min (unrated version)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:R (certificate #43851) |
Australia:MA |
UK:15 (cut theatrical version) |
Finland:K-15 |
Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Ireland:16 (cut theatrical version) |
Singapore:M18 (cut) |
New Zealand:R16 |
UK:18 (uncut DVD version) |
Philippines:R-18 (MTRCB) |
Netherlands:16 |
South Africa:16LV |
Sweden:15 |
Ireland:18 (DVD rating) |
Peru:18 |
Italy:VM14 |
Malaysia:(Banned) |
South Korea:18 |
Argentina:16 |
Norway:15 |
Iceland:14 (video rating) |
Iceland:16 (theatrical rating) |
France:U |
Brazil:18 |
Germany:16 (nf)
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The police information states that Dale Denton is 5'9, though Seth Rogen himself stands at 5'11.
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Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Dale and Saul get to Red's house he is in the middle of making his cat's birthday cake. He says it's a tradition to get up early and make his cake - despite the fact it's nearly 5 o'clock in the afternoon or later.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Seth Rogen/Phoenix (#34.19)" (2009)
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Soundtrack:
Time Will Tell
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What is the song from the trailer?A Note Regarding Spoilers
Did stuntman Dane Farwell finish his part in this film before his death?
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It's been a year since the glorious Superbad hit theaters, and here we go again: Pineapple Express is the best comedy of the year, at least in this man's opinion. I haven't laughed this hard in a very long time, nor have I enjoyed myself more while doing so. It's got everything! Fire, weed, guns, car chases, explosions, a beautiful lady, Ed Begley Jr., and of course, blood and guts. Yes, I'm reviewing Pineapple Express, and not some twisted horror movie.
What makes this movie so great and accessible (to the viewer that is allowed to see it, mind you) is that it's got something for every kind of comedy fan: ridiculous action gags, the witty and snappy Apatow-brand dialog, funny cops, hilarious pot jokes, and James Franco playing the most lovable stoner of all time. What I really enjoyed most about this movie is that it has real heart and is not afraid to make the audience know it. It's a great buddy movie to see with all your friends. It doesn't matter if you're a guy or a girl, you'll love Pineapple Express.
James Franco (yes, THAT James Franco), taking a break from the latest intense drama or Spider-Man film, delivers the funniest performance since Sacha Baron Cohen in Borat. His Saul is quite the character, and many people in my audience were hopelessly in love with and rooting for him. Though he's a supporting role, the movie belongs to Franco in every way. His honest, sweet, and hilariously charming performance will have you dying of laughter. Seth Rogen is no slouch on the jokes as well, though his character is somewhat similar to his character in Knocked Up (I really hope he doesn't begin replicating his performances like some other comedians do). Danny McBride of The Heartbreak Kid is a scene stealer as well. I found him absolutely hilarious and great even if his character was a total ass. Gary Cole (who has become like, a cult favorite of mine) is nothing but a bonus as the "villain".
I think a lot of credit needs to be given to director David Gordon Green, who had to have noticed how excellent the first act of the film is, because the film was in serious danger of pulling a "Hancock" and falling flat on its face after the first act because of a somewhat serious second act (I say somewhat, because this is when our characters realize the danger they're in). However, instead of that happening, Green turns the action packed third act into one of the most ridiculously hilarious scenes of recent memory. Of course, what happens is absurd, but because you've had the time of your life up to that point, you really don't care. Featuring one of the greatest lines of all time (in slow motion, uttered by Franco of course), Pineapple has one of the strongest third acts of any comedy out there.
Another very strong thing about this movie is that it never drags, and is almost a complete opposite of Superbad. The style of the jokes is different as well. In Superbad, we had the hard hitting, gut wrenching laughs, and in Pineapple Express, we have a steady flow of crack ups that leave the viewer in stitches and hurting by the end of the movie. It really is an experience to behold. It's one of the funniest movies of the decade, and one of the best theater experiences of this year. My theater clapped several times throughout the film, including at the end (and at the iconic slow motion line).