Pineapple Express (2008)

Director:

David Gordon Green

Writers (WGA):

Seth Rogen (screenplay) &
Evan Goldberg (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

6 August 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Thriller

Tagline:

Put this in your pipe and smoke it.

Plot:

A stoner and his dealer are forced to go on the run from the police after the pothead witnesses a cop commit a murder.

Plot Keywords:

Murder | Weed | Stoner | On The Run | Police

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Seth Rogen	...	Dale Denton
James Franco	...	Saul Silver
Danny McBride	...	Red
Kevin Corrigan	...	Budlofsky
Craig Robinson	...	Matheson
Gary Cole	...	Ted Jones
Rosie Perez	...	Carol / Female Cop
Ed Begley Jr.	...	Robert
Nora Dunn	...	Shannon
Amber Heard	...	Angie Anderson
Joe Lo Truglio	...	Mr. Edwards
Arthur Napiontek	...	Clark
Cleo King	...	Police Liaison Officer
Bill Hader	...	Private Miller
James Remar	...	General Bratt

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive language, drug use, sexual references and violence.

Runtime:

111 min | USA:117 min (unrated version)

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Cantonese | Korean

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS

Certification:

USA:R (certificate #43851) | Australia:MA | UK:15 (cut theatrical version) | Finland:K-15 | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:16 (cut theatrical version) | Singapore:M18 (cut) | New Zealand:R16 | UK:18 (uncut DVD version) | Philippines:R-18 (MTRCB) | Netherlands:16 | South Africa:16LV | Sweden:15 | Ireland:18 (DVD rating) | Peru:18 | Italy:VM14 | Malaysia:(Banned) | South Korea:18 | Argentina:16 | Norway:15 | Iceland:14 (video rating) | Iceland:16 (theatrical rating) | France:U | Brazil:18 | Germany:16 (nf)

Filming Locations:

Glendale, California, USA

Company:

Columbia Pictures

Trivia:

When James Franco smashes the bong over Danny McBride's head, it was supposed to be a fake, break-away bong so Danny McBride could take part in the stunt. However, it was filled with some water and when James Franco actually smashed it, Danny McBride was actually mildly hurt.

Goofs:

Continuity: At the end, the barn is blown apart. The scene cuts back to Saul, Dale and Red and then back to the barn for a last time. The barn now is pretty much all there again, and it continues burning.

Quotes:

Ken: [to Ted and Dale] You, suck my balls. Two times!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: James Franco/Kings of Leon (#34.2)" (2008)

Soundtrack:

Ring of Fire

Pineapple Express A Funny Stoner Comedy

Pineapple Express is a funny stoner comedy with plenty of laughs thanks to the admirable performances of Seth Rogen (from Knocked Up and Superbad) and especially James Franco (from Spider-man and Flyboys). For those of you who haven't seen it yet I won't say anything else about the movie except that I was impressed with Pineapple Express. I thought I wasn't going to like it but I thought it was a well made stoner buddy action comedy. It may not be no masterpiece but the movie does offer plenty of laughs with some action and chases thrown in for guilty pleasure. The scenes with Rogen and Franco together provide much of the comic relief as their two characters find themselves in one hilarious situation after another while trying to avoid a dangerous drug dealer. No offense to Franco who I think is a good actor like Rogen. Some of his films may not have been that great but I never thought Franco could be some funny. Major props to him for playing Saul Silver who is one hilarious stoner/dealer. Well done. Rogen is funny too but Franco was a big surprise considering some of the movies he's been in like Spider-man, Flyboys, and the Great Raid to name few. The rest of the supporting cast turn in solid performances including Gary Cole, Danny McBride, Rosie Perez, Kevin Corrigan, and Amber Heard. The action in the movie can go over the top occasionally but is pretty well choreographed. The chase scene involving Rogen and Franco in a police car is hilarious. The strong language can be a bit much at times but overall Pineapple Express is a funny stoner comedy with some action thrown in that make for a good film to watch. If you're a fan of the genre or any of the actors then chances are you'll enjoy Pinapple Express. Better than expected.