AFI Dallas International Film Festival - ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’

(USA, 2008, 111 mins)

Directed By: Nicholas Stoller
Cast: Jason Segel, Kristin Bell, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand, Bill Hader Producers: Judd Apatow, Shauna Robertson

The producers of The 40-Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up are back with a comedy that takes a heartfelt look at relationships for anyone who has ever had their heart ripped out and cut into a billion pieces.

Struggling musician Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) has spent six years idolizing his girlfriend, television star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell). He’s the guy left holding her purse in paparazzi photos and accidentally omitted from acceptance award speeches, but his world is rocked when she dumps him and Peter finds himself alone. After an unsuccessful bout of womanizing and an on-the-job nervous breakdown, he sees that not having Sarah may just ruin his life.

To clear his head, Peter takes an impulsive trip to Hawaii where he is confronted by his worst nightmare: his ex and her tragically hip new British-rocker boyfriend are staying in the same hotel. But as he torments himself with the reality of Sarah’s new life, he finds relief in a flirtation with Rachel, a beautiful resort employee whose laid-back approach tempts him to rejoin the world.

Information from the AFI website