Forgetting Sarah Marshall

2008

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Critics Consensus

With ample laughs and sharp performances, Forgetting Sarah Marshall finds just the right mix of romantic and raunchy comedy.

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Movie Info

Watch the Unrated version that you couldn't see in theaters! It's the hysterically funny look at how far one man will go to forget a girl and all the fun he finds along the way!"

Cast

Jason Segel
as Peter Bretter
Kristen Bell
as Sarah Marshall
Mila Kunis
as Rachel Jansen
Russell Brand
as Aldous Snow
Bill Hader
as Brian Bretter
Liz Cackowski
as Liz Bretter
Maria Thayer
as Wyoma
Jack McBrayer
as Darald
Davone McDonald
as Dwayne the Bartender
Steve Landesberg
as Dr. Rosenbaum
Jonah Hill
as Matthew the Waiter
Paul Rudd
as Chuck
Kala Alexander
as Greg
Kalani Robb
as Helpful Hawaiian Waiter
Francesca DeBlanco
as Hostess at Buffet
Branscombe Richmond
as Keoki
Billy Bush
as Himself
William Baldwin
as Det. Hunter Rush
Jason Bateman
as Detective on 'Animal Instincts'
Trula M. Marcus
as Lawyer on "Crime Scene"
Kirk Fox
as Mixer
June Diane Raphael
as Ann at the Bar
Ahna O'Reilly
as Leslie
Carla Gallo
as Gag Me Girl
Murray Miller
as Photographer
Cynthia Lamontagne
as Female Bartender
Peter Salett
as Keyboard Player
Gedde Watanabe
as Hotel Manager
Mervyn Lilo
as Fire Dancer
Taylor Wily
as Kimo
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Critic Reviews for Forgetting Sarah Marshall

All Critics (185) | Top Critics (45) | Fresh (154) | Rotten (31)

  • Russell Brand is, for once, well cast in the role of vague, vain singer Aldous, who's also the object of obsession for a waiter and aspiring musician in the Hawaiian resort.

    January 24, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Anna Smith

    BBC.com
    Top Critic

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    November 17, 2011 | Rating: 3/5

    Ben Kenigsberg

    Time Out
    Top Critic

  • Judd Apatow's comedies are always watchable and sometimes hilarious, but with the latest to emerge under his aegis, I have to admit it is getting harder to defend them against the charge of misogyny.

    October 18, 2008 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

    Peter Bradshaw

    Guardian
    Top Critic

  • It's got an engaging cast and enough laughs to compensate for some shortcomings.

    October 18, 2008 | Rating: B-

    Joe Williams

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Top Critic

  • With pratfalls, yucks, a crying jag, and what is starting to seem like the requisite flash of nudity, Jason Segel becomes this year's adorably hapless movie schlub.

    October 18, 2008 | Full Review…

    Bob Mondello

    NPR.org
    Top Critic

  • 'Sarah Marshall' remains a film of glorious moments and memorable scenes, lovingly crafted characters and sparkling one-liners.

    April 25, 2008 | Rating: 4/6 | Full Review…

    Tom Huddleston

    Time Out
    Top Critic
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Audience Reviews for Forgetting Sarah Marshall

  • Mar 06, 2015
    I was going to only give this two and a half stars but then Dracula the Musical.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 28, 2012
    I can't believe I've wasted two hours of my utterly short holiday break to see Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Definitely not my kind of movie.
    Maymay A Super Reviewer
  • Dec 12, 2012
    From Judd Apatow and Jason Segel comes the outrageously hilarious comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall. The story follows Peter Bretter who goes on a Hawaiian vacation in an attempt to get over his break up with famed television star Sarah Marshall, only to find that she's also vacationing there with her new boyfriend. The cast is especially good and includes Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, and Russell Brand, who all deliver excellent performances. In addition, the writing is well done and feels genuine; partially because of how raw and savagely honest the humor is, which really works for the film. However, the directing is a bit weak and not all of the humor works. But despite a few rough edges, Forgetting Sarah Marshall is a wickedly fun romantic comedy that goes all out.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Aug 09, 2012
    This is what happens when all the right people come together to do the right project. Funny and very memorable.
    Joshua W Super Reviewer
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