So, I went to go see Funny People, Judd Apatow's mature film about George Simmons (Adam Sandler's) life altering moment as he tries to regain his comedic self through stand up with the help of Ira (Seth Rogan) at his side 24/7. This film was indeed funny, but only at certain moments. With George's realization that he has a form of Leukemia, the movie has a mature, somber feel to it whilst trying to be uplifting and funny at the same time. In a sense, the movie is a total OXYMORON.
As I watched the film, I found myself laughing at the jokes that the "bad" comedians were telling during the stand-up scenes. The actual acting on Adam Sandler's part was good, however, at times I just wanted the movie to end. Towards the end, (so I thought) George visits his ex (Leslie Mann) and tries to reconcile while igniting old flames. The entire time, Ira is saying "can we just leave, let's just go"... I was saying the same thing. The movie was a surprising mature film for Judd Apatow, and I found it enjoyable. However, there was something about it that was just off to me.
I don't know, maybe its the fact that comedians are "PLAYING" comedians... and it was just a stretch. Anyway, the movie was simply OK to me. I woudn't see it again, but I may rent it when it is released on DVD. :)