Hello, today we are going to write a review of Funny People, a film that was released in 2009. The film was made by Adam Sandler and Seth Logan, who starred as famous comedy actors, and made many people laugh and move. Let's revolve around the film's cast, plot, and personal impressions.
cast members
Funny People is a film directed and written by Judd Apatow. The film's cast includes:
Adam Sandler: He plays the main character George Simmons. George is a successful stand-up comedian and film actor, and the film tells the story of going through big changes in his life.
Seth Logan: Played Ira Wright, a rookie comedian who greatly influences George's life by working as an assistant.
Leslie Mann: She plays Laura. Laura appears as George's former lover and an important figure in his life.
Eric Bana: He plays Clarke. Laura's husband, who is in conflict with George.
Jonah Hill: She plays Leo. Leo is a friend and roommate of Ira, who is also a comedian.
Jason Schwarzman: He plays Mark. Mark is Ira and Leo's roommate, an actor who is on a popular TV show.
In addition to this, the film features numerous real comedians in cameos, adding to the fun of the film.
Plot
Funny People begins with the story of George Simmons. George is a successful stand-up comedian and movie star, whose life seems perfect on the surface. However, George is diagnosed with a serious illness and is forced to look back on his life. He realizes that despite his success, he is not feeling real happiness.
George decides to return to the stage and hires Ira Wright as his assistant, a new comedian. This greatly influences George's life and career. The two go on stage together, and George looks back on his early career through Ira. In the process, George is reassessed of his past and present relationships.
The film marks a huge turning point through the reunion with George's former lover Laura. Laura is now married to Clark and is living as a mother of two, but the reunion with George also has a big impact on her heart. George recalls his past with Laura, dreaming of the possibility of being with her again, but it creates several conflicts and problems.
Eventually, George realizes what is truly important in his life. He tries to find true happiness regardless of his health. He grows up as a comedian, playing a big role in George's change.
a review of one's feelings
"Funny People" is a work that has more depth than just a comedy film. Let me share some of the things I felt while watching this movie from a college student's perspective.
First, the movie makes us think twice about the meaning of success and happiness. Although the main character, George, is living a successful life externally, he feels a deep void internally. This shows that the standard of success we commonly think of does not necessarily lead to happiness. As college students, we often dream of success in our studies or in our future careers, but this movie sends the message that balancing success and happiness is important.
Second, the movie emphasizes the importance of human relationships. George and Ira's relationship goes beyond the simple employer-assistant relationship and builds a deep bond. Through this, the movie shows how much human relationships affect our lives. Even in college, we grow up through relationships with friends, family, and colleagues, and we give and receive positive influences from each other.
Third, Funny People illustrates the power of comedy. In the movie, comedy has the power to change and heal people's lives, beyond just being a laughing stock. Through his comedy, George looks back on the lives of himself and those around him and goes through a healing process. This suggests that comedy can go beyond just giving people laughter and give them great comfort and strength.
Fourth, the movie portrays the process of self-reflection and growth in a moving way. George and Ira each grow through important changes in their lives. George realizes what is truly important as he faces his disease and takes him to the next level as a comedian through his experience with George. This process makes us think about the importance of self-reflection and how to grow through it.
Comparison of similar movies
Finally, I will introduce some movies that have a similar theme to 'Funny People'.
First, it is Love & Mercy (Love & Mercy, 2014). The film is about the life of Brian Wilson, the lead singer of Beach Voice. The film, which depicts a life as a successful musician and personal anguish, explores the relationship between success and happiness like Funny People.
Second, Lost in Translation (2003). It tells a story of a middle-aged actor and a young woman who accidentally meet in Tokyo and affect each other's lives. The process of the two main characters discovering themselves through each other and growing up gives a similar impression to Funny People.
Third, The Big Sick (2017). The film is based on a real-life story of Kumail Nanjiani, which depicts the process of overcoming difficulties in life through comedy and romance. It has a similar appeal to Funny People in that it deals with the harmony of comedy and drama, and the complexity of human relationships.
