Get Him To Greek

Evidently a sequel to the very funny Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek sees Russell Brand release his Aldus Snow character, but Jonah Hill plays a more prominent role than the film's annoying waiter. With writer/director Nick Stoller returning to helm, all the pieces were there to replicate the laugh quota on 'Marshall', and this very funny comedy. The setup is decidedly livelier than anything else Judd Apatow's shingle has put out before; there are tones of improvised gags, just with more physical comedy than before.

It's been ten years since Aldus Snow played at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and his show there still remains one of the best selling live albums of all time. But Aldus has gotten lost up in his own world, and released self-indulgent albums like 'African Child', which has caused his fans to drop, and he begins on a down ward spiral to chaos. Jonah Hill's up and coming record executive still believes in him, and convinces his scary boss that a reunion show would make them a fortune in revenue for the label. So, off to London he goes, tasked with bringing the impetuous rock star to LA in 72 hours when the show at 'The Greek' will start.

A stand-alone comedy, that can be enjoyed equally as much by those who have seen 'Sarah Marshall' or those just simply looking to head to the flicks in search of comedy, this film will still depend on your opinion of Brand. The rather brilliant entertainer is in front for the majority of 'Greeks' running time, and he isn't playing a character a million miles away from his public persona. For some that will be complaining, while others will be laughing to the sheer brilliants of the film. Whatever way you look at it, Brand is very good, even in his quieter moments.

Despite the global success of Superbad, Hill is mainly turning up in magnifying cameos and supporting roles. Here, he's the man pushing forward, but still finding time for his own gags. The plot is predictable, but as with most comedies, that goes out the window when laughs are delivered and they certainly are here; surprisingly often through P.Diddy who is great as the boss who knows the industry inside out.

Get Him To The Greek is funny people scattering lines from a funny script, directed by someone with amazing timing. A feel-good and amusing comedy that will delight fans of Russell Brand, a man who should soon find himself amongst the Hollywood elite.