The Interview? Hmm...

Title: The Interview
Directed by: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen
Starring: Seth Rogan, James Franco
Duration: 122 mins
Rated: R
Genre: Action Comedy
Source: http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70305895?trkid=13462047

- TRAILER -

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkJA1rb8Nxo

For me, it's quite simple. When it comes to a movie of this genre, and just Seth Rogen films in general, I've always found I can be so critical, to the point where it just dissects the fun out of everything, hence, feel the best way to approach a film such as this is - the less you expect, the better.

Source: http://www.theinterview-movie.com/images/the_interview_movie_header.jpg

As many have come to know, through... well call it a marketing ploy if you must, and a very good one at that to stir up the level of fuss it did internationally, North Korea's warning shots, the fact it never made the cinema, and went straight out on a YouTube release, The Interview has been heightened up to be something astronomical, whether or not it intended to be. So the big question, does it live up to the hype?

Surprisingly enough I actually found quite a lot of this film to actually be funny, something which I'm not very taken by when it comes to Seth Rogen films. Sure, it's stupid humour, hardly clever wit, but it's simplicity is what made it so fun. From sticking a rocket up one's arse, the stereotypes of North Korea, putting Kim Jong-un in a new light (well... sort of), how North Koreans perceive Americans, the sweet sounds of Katy Perry blasting in a army tank; the comedic elements alone are enough to keeping you engaged.

Source: http://associationsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1216_interview-800x480.jpg

What of the storyline? Mediocre at best sums it up. James Franco who plays a successful celeb news anchor known as, Dave Skylark, happens to be a favourite of Kim Jong-un. Naturally Skylark, a dimwitted tosspot, and his trusted sidekick, Aaron Rapaport, played by Seth Rogen, head into uncharted North Korean territory, for a simple interview, however are coerced by the US government in attempting a plot to assassinate Kim Jong-un. What a surprise (please note sarcasm). It's dull and predictable. As noted prior, it's simply the humorous moments which keep you watching, even then, I found the last 30 mins of the film, which is more the action - explosions side, to be the most boring.



VERDICT:

STILL WORTH A WATCH - ONE & DONE