- Studio: Columbia Pictures
- Release Date: Aug 6, 2008
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 226 Ratings
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Dec 5, 201010Good characters, easy following plot and just absolutely hilarious jokes. You just HAVE to love Seth Rogen and James Franco! I recommend this to people who enjoy stoner films.
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BattajukeS.Jul 8, 20088From a post-modern analytical perspective, the film manages to frame the exploits of the proletariat in terms of comradeship and unbridled desire. Pineapple Express effortlessly manages to combine the mundane existence of its protagonists with a over-reaching moral message derived from the Old Testaments. A thrilling ride into the abyss of reality.
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JBJul 29, 20089Unbelievably funny! This is what would happen if Half-Baked and Diehard were cut together.
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TylerH.Aug 3, 20087
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MCarsonAug 4, 20084Quite a dumb movie. Acting not up to the mark and the plot seemingly boring.
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AlfredJ.Aug 4, 200810New York Magazine is off their rockers. This movie is a classic.
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DaleC.Aug 4, 20083Silliness is to be expected of a 'stoner comedy', but this is just sloppy. While the concept has much potential, Pineapple Express never reaches it, drowning itself in a plot that's random just for the sake of being random. It's clear that this movie tries to make fun of other films in its genre. Whether it succeeds is a different question.
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TylerG.Aug 6, 20089Very very hilarious and action packed. Lengthy, but that isn't a complaint from me. Danny McBrides breakout performance, Franco's Tour De Force, Rogen's normal hilarity. Everything about this movie is great. Must see.
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PatrickK.Aug 6, 20087Needed to be about 15 minutes shorter, but otherwise very entertaining.
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ChadS.Aug 6, 20089
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EricC.Aug 7, 200810Funniest Movie of The Year!!!!!!!!!! 10+!!!!! Awesome Character's, Awesome Writing, Awesome Comedy!!!!!!! Loved it!!!!
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Ja'KwanzieBAug 7, 20089Red is possibly the greatest character since Michael Corleone and Danny McBride deserves the best supporting actor oscar more than Ledger. Would have given this a 10 if not for Bill Hader showing up at the beginning and almost ruining the movie.
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SheaMAug 7, 20089Most of the negative reviews here are from straight-edge critics who don't appreciate the looseness of the film or closet homosexuals who feel uncomfortable with the movie's hilarious homo-erotic innuendo. If you're not a stiff you'll like this film. if you're cool you'll love it.
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ScottT.Aug 7, 20087To be honest, I thought it could have been a lot better. Rogen and Franco were great, but the rest of the characters were pretty one-dimensional. They only served to set up the violence, which I feel was completely unnecessary. Still, there were some great laughs, but I wish I could have seen more smoking & adventure than what this movie calls 'action'.
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AlecB.Aug 7, 20088I don't know what was up some of the critics asses rating this movie a 40 for. Of course the few critics who did give it 40's nobody either reads their magazine/newspaper or nobody knows that they exist. A full on action comedy that kept me laughing from start to finish. If you liked Superbad then you will love Pineapple express. Thug Life.
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THATMOVIEGUYAug 7, 20083
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RobertC.Aug 7, 20089
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HastyManicAug 8, 20087
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JamesG.Aug 9, 20083They should have called this movie "Super Bad!"
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OwenAug 9, 20087Not as good as Superbad, but still very funny, even for me and Iam not a stoner. I will definatly buy this movie when it comes out on Blu-ray.
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PabloP.Aug 10, 20082The movie wasn't funny... I laughed 2 times that I can recall so I gave the movie a point for every time I laughed.
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MylesRAug 10, 20086It was a pretty funny movie but it lost it's edge over time. They could have shortened it about 30 minutes and it would have been awesome.
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aNdOU.Aug 10, 20086Many will be offended, but I found this movie damn funny. Don't see it with your grandmother.
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CarlN.Aug 10, 20089Critics like M. Phillips complain about the excessive violence in the second half of the movie. But I found myself laughing through the second half because the violence is stoner movie excessive and improbable. It is more in the spirit of 3 Stooges violence.
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ClarkWAug 10, 20088Another Rogen classic. James Franco is absolutely golden in this movie. It is neat to see that Rogen, the best comedic actor today, can make the bridge to action along with comedy.
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GeorgeMAug 11, 20089
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MichaelHAug 11, 20084
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MasonW.Aug 11, 20089I've never smoked pot in my life, but i LOVED this movie. The last scene will go down as a classic.
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MartinAug 11, 20086
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MarkWAug 12, 20085
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UrbanoS.Aug 12, 20088The movie showed an incredibly accurate depiction of euphoria at it's best. It was truly a hilarious adventure that actually didn't steal any of Superbad's originality.
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AlexF.Aug 12, 20082A complete clusterf*ck of a plot. Must have had the same editing team as "The English Patient." Moronic characters and senseless violence. I despised this film as much as I Loved "Harold and Kumar go to White Castle."
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NateH.Aug 12, 20089possibly the best stoner movie i have ever seen. subtract the violence and its my life. Having been in the shoes of both Dale and Sal i can understand where they are coming from. Smoking before this movie is a good idea but as Rogen writes "it makes food taste better and music sound better" and movies funnier.
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SethRAug 12, 20080
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ChrisM.Aug 12, 20082
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GoodTasteAug 13, 20083
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JaredR.Aug 14, 20089
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ZaneW.Aug 15, 20088
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DreJ.Aug 16, 200810This movie was really funny. An all around good buddy action movie that both sober and stoners can enjoy.
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JeffJ.Aug 17, 20085
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IngridBAug 17, 20089
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JarrellC.Aug 17, 20082
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TonyC.Aug 17, 200810Funniest movie I've seen in weeks, since Tropic Thunder. both equally funny movies for different reasons. Red is the sh*t!
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greamamericanAug 18, 20080This is the worst piece of crap ever made. The action is hard to mixed with judd apatow style comedy inspired like woody allen comedies these day.
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MilojonesAug 18, 20089This was a great success!
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MarkoT.Aug 18, 20088Awesomely hilarious movie. From a post-modern analytical perspective, the film manages to frame the exploits of the proletariat in terms of comradeship and unbridled desire. Pineapple Express effortlessly manages to combine the mundane existence of its protagonists with a over-reaching moral message derived from the Old Testaments. A thrilling ride into the abyss of reality.
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MitchellC.Aug 18, 20088Pretty good. Loved how they brought in Rosie Perez, and Gary Cole was overqualified for this part. James Franco steals the movie once again, and was phenomenally brilliant. Seth Rogen was good as usual, fo sho'. Danny McBride was great in his first Apatow movie.
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PierreTalentShowAug 18, 20087A decently comical movie...way better than Knocked Up and Katharine Heigl's stupid, expressionless acting.
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MiloB.Aug 18, 20088I love this film!
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RoD.Aug 18, 20083There were 5 very funny jokes but the rest is disconnected, unintelligent, bad slapstick. A bad rental.
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BarryP.Aug 18, 20082Was there a script? Why was this movie made? Even with some powerful drugs the above numbers are inconceivable. Not funny.
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JobC.Aug 22, 200810Funniest movie I've seen in a VERY long time. Probably my favorite put out by the Apatow gang!
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BillC.Aug 22, 20088Like all of Seth Rogan's work , this film delivers on what it promises. Not too serious /factual , just a funny film.Your having a good enough timewatching that the way over the top stunts and fights are never an issue.
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RyanD.Aug 23, 200810An instant classic, I hate slapstick, but this so well done, I was laughing until I couldn't breath the whole through. I don't know why this got so low scores, the whole theator was going crazy when I saw it.
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HarleyDogAug 23, 20081I left halfway through. And I have a very open mind about humor and movies in general. It was just tired and lacked anything to keep me there. How it got as good of ratings as it did is amazing.
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DanielC.Aug 24, 20087This is a solid stoner flick, but seemed to drag on slightly at the end. I would give the edge to Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
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MathieuR.Aug 25, 200810Wow!! This movie is a masterpiece! Make sure to smoke some good weed before going watch this movie!
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AshlyE.Aug 27, 20088If you take away the weed its still a pretty good movie, although the weed makes the movie.. i love that the ending took so long because really how long do you think it would take a bunch of pot heads to fight to the death?? Awhile!!
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DavidAug 31, 20082I cannot see how people say this is a good movie. This is the only Seth Rogan movie I haven't liked. Long boring opening, no climax or anything that makes you *want* to see the ending, dull humor, dragged on story... blah see it high if anything. It could of been a great movie, but it was likely rushed for the summer crowd.
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AshtonY.Aug 31, 20088Made me laugh, more than once, J. Franco was great as a stoner and the first half of the movie had me in stiches. Glad i saw it.
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JackBSep 14, 20084
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EricLSep 15, 20081One of the worst big studio movies I have seen all year. Seth Rogen is only good if the material is good. Bad movie, bad Seth Rogen. Over the top stuff does not work and how do accept the logic that a guy shot 20 times can still walk around and live while others are shot with one bullet and dies on cue.
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HarrySep 20, 20089Non stop laughs from beggining to end, whent to the movie and got what i expected. Smoking weed and explosions.
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RyanP.Nov 6, 20089This movie is hilarious! I really reccomend it to anyone, but anyone who likes stoner comedies in particular! Seth Rogen is a comic GOD!!!
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SeanF.Dec 23, 20080Over hyped piece of rubbish like all Apatow/Rogan vehicles. Two to three funny parts tops, mostly inane, unimaginative, adolescent stupidity. If you're over sixteen pass on it, and see something else!
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JayHDec 27, 20087It's a little slow to get going, but once it does, it's great. Fun performances, great supporting cast. Very entertaining and wild thriller. Unpredictable.
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LiefS.Jan 6, 20099An almost perfect comedy; the new wave cheech and chong and todays "half baked". However I was looking at the reviews and I honestly think that the people that didn't like it have probably never smoked which I dont recommend. It's like going to see old school during a prohibition; you just wont get it fully
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AG.Jan 7, 20094
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PatrickR.Jan 7, 20099
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EdJan 8, 20098Anyone that doesnt find this movie funny...I feel bad for you. You should probably start smoking better weed.
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OlgaS.Jan 8, 200910A cheerful comedy with fantastic acting.
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BennyS.Jan 8, 20099Just an all around, very physical, and insane movie. I am not a big fan of Seth Rogen, but I loved this movie!
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BillKJan 10, 20097Some funny parts, and again, glad I rented it for $1 through RedBox. It would have gotten a lower score if James Franco wasn't so darn hot! Did you see his pecs bulging?
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BalthazarZ.Jan 12, 20092
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ToddS.Jan 15, 20095Over-rated. I expected this movie to be as hilarious as Old School or Superbad, and it was nowhere near as funny. The trailer is funnier than the movie. It almost seems like they didn't even use a script in making this film. Better luck next time, Aptow.
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RichR.Jan 16, 20091This isn't funny, it's just lame and dumb. The Harold and Kumar stuff is a hundred times better, a thousand times funnier. Kids who get a laugh out of this are way out of it, maybe too stoned to know the difference between true humor and pure bombast.
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RyanTJan 18, 20099One of the funniest films I've seen in years - I laughed so much at some sight gags and fight scenes I missed the next two minutes of dialogue
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raysJan 24, 20091Did not Hot Fuzz parody this type of bad buddy flick? Not funny or clever. Has a lot of physical comedy and lots of action. Two stoners bond after being chased by an incompetent bad guy. Movie sucks even if stoned.
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JHJan 25, 20091This is the worst movie I have seen in several years. The occasional laughs in this movie couldn't make up for the stereotypical, thinly-sketched characters, or the ludicrous plot. I know Seth Rogen has to be laughing all the way to the bank, because this movie was complete garbage. By the way, I'm a fan of Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen.
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JaneA.Jan 25, 20098For a young comedy I have to say it had me laughing. James Franco, I believe, surprised everyone in his newly comical role, and Seth Rogen appealed in his usual dopey yet hillarious role. All around a good laugh when most needed, and possibly only better with some mary jane.
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JasonM.Jan 26, 20094Very mediocre. It seemed as if they had no real script and just "winged it" through this whole movie. There are many strange occurances that defy logic and the characters. The movies just comes off as "thrown together" and random, as if it was just crapped off the assembly line and into theaters. Could've been decent if they'd spend a few months on a real script.
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SteveF.Jan 27, 20095Hmm some parts are funny and some parts aren't. This movie didn't really work for me, sorry but it's a miss. Not that good
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MitchM.Jan 27, 20092NO laughs. NO thrills or chills. Limp story. Give me Cheech & Chong any day.
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DouglasA.Feb 3, 20099A great movie if you have a positive mental association with marijuana. A funny movie if you are neutral to the topic. Probably a poor choice if you disdain hippies and drug use. Mostly realistic but a hair corny or unrealistic at a couple points.
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StephenT.Feb 9, 200910One of my favorite movies of 2008....over the top in every area: comedy, action, violence...expect a wild ride...and if you go in expecting a typical comedy you're really in for a ride.
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RyanM.Feb 9, 20094Mildly entertaining stoner movie. Full of cliches and boring. Was waiting for the laugh out moment. Never came...
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SergeZ.Mar 16, 20091A sad attempt at stoner humor that never quite made it for me. I expected a Cheech and Chong type of comedy but it came up short in every way.
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MayQ.Apr 10, 20099
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TerryRApr 26, 20092Incredibly stupid and moronic, with only a few laughs--very disappointing
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LukaszC.Jul 19, 20097Its a good comedy movie allthough a little to bit on the ... drug side . I particularly didn't like the stuff with the high school girlfriend . But the rest was funny and decent. Seth Rogen and James Franco really do a great movie couple and i hope they will make maybe a sequel to this film ... it would be awesome .
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F.S.Sep 27, 200910I have no idea what happened. I was stoned when i watched it. What an experience.
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LucasM.Nov 25, 20091This movie is extremely overrated in my opinion and is probably not even worth the 1 I'm giving it. It gets more and more boring for every minute and what the hell is wrong with the end??
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JohnT.Apr 4, 201010This movie is in my top 5. The first time i saw this movie, I watched it 3 times in a row and laughed non-stop every time. The jokes are side splitting, the action is exciting and funny, and as a casual weed smoker; incredibly realistic script.
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amApr 24, 20109This is the funniest movie I've seen this year. Definitely a stoner movie. Watch this and I guarantee it will make you laugh the whole time!
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AlanGJun 12, 201010Probably my favorite Apatow movie. This movie is awesome!!
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Aug 27, 20102seriously, even high, i can't imagine that the forced interaction and humor will be more entertaining than this pathetic playoff as a substitute movie. it's kinda like the appetizer to a supper that replaces a grand meal - which, in itself, questions it's merit as a piece of cinema..... so why do people like watching this???? There are so many better stoner movies out there!
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Jan 7, 20117Good fun. You don't have to be stoned to enjoy this particular stoner flick (tho it might help). Several really good gags and a really sweet relationship between the principle characters. Although not actually directed by Judd Apatow, this particular movie shares the same tone: some content may offend but the overall sweet nature of the storytelling wins out.
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Jan 29, 201110Before I watched this, I thouht it was just a stupid stoner comedy. Well, technically it is that. But it manages to be awesome at the same time. Pineapple Express is easily one of the best comedies I've seen in years. The acting is great, especially from James Franco, the writing is hilarious, and the action is awesome! Overall, this is an epic comedy that will make your face hurt.
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Feb 14, 20119Pineapple Express is a movie I didn't expect much from but ultimately turned into a movie I really enjoyed, it's a HILARIOUS movie about a stoner who witnessed a murder, now and him and his dealer are on the run, if you like comedies or Seth Rogen you'll love this movie.
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May 21, 20119I LOVE THIS MOVIE IT WAS SO FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! james franco and danny mcbride and craig robertson were hilarious.. this is what comedy is all about. but the ending is bloody as hell. great script. funny lines. great movie. i love it!!!!!!
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75Probably the most artful of the Apatow Factory comedies so far, but that's not to suggest it doesn't take being sweetly dumb just as seriously as the rest.
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70It's with that action aspect that Pineapple Express differs from Apatow's previous production output, and though, the words "taut" and "pulse-pounding" would never apply, the giddily over-the-top fight sequences, choreographed by veteran stunt coordinator Gary Hymes, handily compensate for the lag time.
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60This rambunctious paean to pot retains the trademark Apatow sweetness even as it careens from messy vulgarisms to even messier violence.