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This film is based off a story by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Dan Sterling. Aaron Rapaport works for Dave Skylark who interviews celebrities for television. Dave decides to interview Kim Jong-un in a more serious interview to keep Aaron from leaving. Shortly after accepting the interview, the CIA contacts them and requests their assistance in assassinating the dictator. However, Kim Jong-un is working to gain favor from Dave before the interview.
This film was directed by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogan. Okay, let's face it, the only reason this film got its release is because of the names attached to the project. This just proves that companies will bow to high marketing celebrities-even if the idea is ridiculous and from a stoner. Naturally, since this film is very openly about their dictator of choice (unlike The Dictator), and features his execution, there was a lot of controversy surrounding this film. Now, it was taken out of theaters and brought back to pretty much become an instant release so that anyone can watch it. The story is a typical Seth Rogan comedy full of sex, homosexual innuendos, and drugs. But, it is no way a political satire. It is more of a satire on modern media than anything else. The small amounts of comedy come from the heartfelt and idiotic leading characters. Unfortunately, unless your a fan of Rogen the comedy isn't side-splitting enjoyment. The ending does pull it all together with some chuckles. Seth Rogen played the role of Aaron Rapaport. He played another very familiar role; the kindhearted nerd trying to find some meaning in his life. So, if you like his other performances you'll like this. James Franco played the role of Dave Skylark. He played the lovable idiot in this film. He was entertaining to watch, but got tiring after a while. Randall Park played the role of Kim Jong-un. He was great in his role making a dictator both hate worthy and likable.
I give this film 3 out of 5 stars! It was a decent comedy film, that fans of Seth Rogen will enjoy. This film, riddled with controversial, isn't a great satire.
This film can be found on youtube and Netflix instant que.
Answer to last blog: The recently released film Big Driver was based off a Stephen King story written in the 'Full Dark, No Stars' novella collection.
Que: What other film did Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg direct together on?
This Is The End
Pineapple Express
Superbad
The Watch
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