- Film Review
- Reviewed By Karen Krizanovich
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3 out of 5
Director David Gordon Green cranks up the action for this stoner comedy from the production house of Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, Superbad). Seth Rogen plays Dale Denton, a process server whose world mostly revolves around smoking marijuana. After his friendly dealer Saul Silver (James Franco) sells Dale some ultra-high quality "Pineapple Express" reefer, the dope ends up being traced back to them in a gangland murder. Soon the buddies are on the run, smashing their mobile phones and trying to avoid being shot by a corrupt cop (Rosie Perez). Between moments of drug-addled glee, the plot thickens to involve Dale's high-school girlfriend and a cast of other misfits. It's well paced, well thought-out and highly absurd (the final shoot-out doesn't know when to quit), but the characters are hard to warm to. The plot may not hold up to close scrutiny, but that doesn't stop it from being a fun ride.
Plot Summary
Crime comedy starring Seth Rogen and James Franco. Stoner Dale Denton witnesses a murder by a crooked cop. In the process of fleeing the scene, Dale drops some of his very rare cannabis, known as "Pineapple Express", which can be traced back to him and his dealer, Saul Silver. Soon the pair find themselves on the run and in the middle of a gang war.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Dale Denton
- Seth Rogen
- Saul Silver
- James Franco
- Ted Jones
- Gary Cole
- Carol
- Rosie Perez
- Red
- Danny McBride (2)
- Angie
- Amber Heard
- Private Miller
- Bill Hader
- General Brat
- James Remar
- Budlofsky
- Kevin Corrigan
- Matheson
- Craig Robinson
- Robert
- Ed Begley Jr
Crew
- Director
- David Gordon Green
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