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Pineapple Express (2008) 7.0
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7.0/10 from 151,546 users
Metascore: 64/100
Reviews: 350 user | 225 critic | 37 from Metacritic.com A process server and his marijuana dealer wind up on the run from hitmen and a corrupt police officer after he witness his dealer's boss murder a competitor while trying to serve papers on him. Director:David Gordon Green |
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Seth Rogen | ... | ||
| James Franco | ... | ||
| Danny McBride | ... | ||
| Kevin Corrigan | ... | ||
| Craig Robinson | ... | ||
| Gary Cole | ... | ||
| Rosie Perez | ... | ||
| Ed Begley Jr. | ... | ||
| Nora Dunn | ... | ||
| Amber Heard | ... | ||
| Joe Lo Truglio | ... | ||
| Arthur Napiontek | ... | ||
| Cleo King | ... | ||
| Bill Hader | ... | ||
| James Remar | ... | ||
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Lazy court-process clerk and stoner Dale Denton has only one reason to visit his equally lazy dealer Saul Silver: to purchase weed, specifically, a rare new strain called Pineapple Express. But when Dale becomes the only witness to a murder by a crooked cop and the city's most dangerous drug lord, he panics and dumps his roach of Pineapple Express at the scene. Dale now has another reason to visit Saul: to find out if the weed is so rare that it can be traced back to him--and it is. As Dale and Saul run for their lives, they quickly discover that they're not suffering from weed-fueled paranoia: incredibly, the bad guys really are hot on their trail and trying to figure out the fastest way to kill them both. All aboard the Pineapple Express. Written by Anonymous
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One hit could ruin your whole day. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive language, drug use, sexual references and violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
6 August 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Piña Express See more »Box Office
Budget:
$27,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£1,372,911 (UK) (12 September 2008)Gross:
£3,611,471 (UK) (3 October 2008)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Written and Performed by Peter Tosh
Courtesy of EMI Records Ltd.
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music and Mabrak Music/Tosh Intel-Diplo Foundation, Ltd.
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Seth Rogen originally wrote the part of Saul Silver for himself to play, it wasn't until the table read that he realized James Franco would be funnier in the role of Saul. See more »Goofs
During the car chase when Saul slams on the breaks and the cop shoots at him it busts both windows and hits a civilian but the next shot of Saul the window is still intact. See more »Crazy Credits
The film opens with the 1960's wide screen Columbia Pictures logo. See more »Soundtracks
"Wanted Dread or Alive"Written and Performed by Peter Tosh
Courtesy of EMI Records Ltd.
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music and Mabrak Music/Tosh Intel-Diplo Foundation, Ltd.
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In the opening lines of the movie, it is said that 'weed makes bad movies better', or something to that effect. While 'Pineapple Express' is far from a bad movie, it's interesting to ponder this line and then consider the film sans any drug references whatsoever; without the weed, there would be little else left.
Anyone familiar with recreational drug use, drug culture or drugs in general will appreciate 'Pineapple Express'. If you've never been near a doobie in your life, then you may find yourself scratching your head. Not because the plot is overly complex, but simply due to the fact that drugs are the closest we get to a prevalent theme; at its core the plot is a case of wrong place, wrong time as the central character unwittingly witnesses a drug tycoon commit murder.
Rogen performs to a high standard in a role that perhaps is his best suited yet; his character, stoner Dale Denton, reflects Rogen's most endearing traits perfectly as opposed to some of the more shoehorned personaes he's adopted in recent years. While many critics may suggest that Franco's mind-numbingly funny turn as drug dealer Saul is the standout (and it is most definitely deserving of the accolade), Rogen's seemingly effortless portrayal just manages to steals the show.
The success of 'Pineapple Express' definitely lies in its 'Superbad' style dialogue, a kind of back-and-forth banter that could potentially occur spontaneously, but is more clearly the sign of clever writing and a trained sense of humour. This is fast becoming a trademark of the Judd Apatow machine. Even when the film is not revelling in its drugs esoteric, the screenplay remains ever sharp; a sudden transition from comedy to action fails to halt its momentum, despite the unexpected contrast. It does, however, maintain the hilarity by spoofing blockbuster convention. For all the genres it touches on - from comedy to action to crime thriller to buddy movie - 'Pineapple Express' has such confidence in its nature that no lack of agenda can't prevent it from delivering pure entertainment.
8/10