The spin-off flick from “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” needed, at the very least, to equal its predecessor in terms of laughs. It does not. It falls woefully short, delivering a miserable comedy that takes us on a guided tour of loneliness, alcoholism, abuse of fame and greed. Doesn’t that sound hilarious? Russell Brand has a certain charisma that makes him mildly amusing even when he isn’t trying. He does the best he can with this lame material. Jonah Hill continues his obscene overexposure with his 20th film in the last 4 years! Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs steals a few scenes as a crazy record executive. Rose Byrne steals the entire movie with a few classic scenes as Jackie Q, the coked-up ex-girlfriend pop-star. On the surface, the cast seems capable of making this a successful venture. Unfortunately, the script is abysmal. The mood is dreary and morose. The film drags on endlessly as we crawl to the final credits. I felt rather depressed watching the film — which was probably not the intent. The only moment that gave me belly laughs was the Easter egg of Rose Byrne singing “Ring Round My Rosie”.
Jackie Q “Ring Round” Lyrics (Performed by Rose Byrne)
Ring around the rosy, pocket full of posies, ashes, ashes we all fall down!
A ring, a ring, a ring around my rosy.
My little pocket is so fit and so damn cozy.
Ring, a ring, a ring around my rosy.
All the boys in town say I’ve the prettiest of posy.
Some blokes say that one hole is more than enough!
Then why did God give me two? Not including my muff.
If you’ve got a pretty face and a pretty fanny too, you will find the most prestigious blokes are lining up to meet you!
1, 2, 3, 4 (Feels just like coming in the back door.)
5, 6, 7, 8 (Aaah, feels great!)
A Ring, a ring, around my dirty posy.
My rear pocket is so fit and so damn cozy.
Ring, ring, ring around my posy.
All the boys in town say I’ve the tautest of posies.
A lot of folks have said that this act is just for men;
to them I say strap one on and let us ladies in!
What’s the point of life if the gays have all the fun?
Just south of my front part; I will make you cum!
9, 10, 11, 12 (Feels so good, must be bad for my health.)
13, 14, 15, 16 (Ahh I’m so keen.)
A ring, a ring, a ring around my rosy.
My little pocket is so fit and so damn cozy.
Ring, a ring, a ring around my rosy.
All the boys in town say I’ve the prettiest of posies.
(instrumental)
Ring, ring around my rosy.
Ring, ring around my rosy.
Ring around the rosy, pocket full of posies, ashes, ashes we all fall down!
Ring around the rosy, pocket full of posies, ashes, ashes we all fall down!
A ring around my rosy.
My pocket’s so damn cozy.
And by posy, by posy…
I’m talkin’ about my asshole!
I liked this movie and I liked Russell Brand. I would give it 3 stars out of 4. That music video is soooooo funny.