Those People Are Funny

Adam Sandler meets Judd Apatow when Funny People hits theaters today. And to be quite honest, when I first read that Sandler and Apatow were collaborating on a project I distinctly remember letting out a disapproving groan. 

You see, I've never been much of an Adam Sandler fan. Yeah, he's had a couple of decent flicks, but most of his stuff is way overrated and not very funny at all. The dude butchered the awesomeness that was The Longest Yard and turned it into a barely-watchable joke, for Christ sakes! Not cool.

However, I've really enjoyed most of the stuff that Judd Apatow has had a hand in over the last few years. In my opinion, the Apatow brand of humor has become the measuring stick for which comedic movies should be measured these days.

Even so, I was still certain that the combination of Sandler and Apatow would be a disaster. That was until I saw the first Funny People trailer. I realized right then and there that I couldn't be more wrong about this flick. And with each new trailer, the movie looked better and better.

Now that the film is finally hitting theaters, I can't wait to see it this weekend. Sure, it could end up being a huge bowl of suck, but I'm highly doubting it. In fact, I'll go out on a limb and say that not only will this be Sandler's best film to date, but it'll also be the best Apatow-directed film to date.

By the way, Funny People also stars Apatow regulars Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann, along with other members of the Apatow crowd in supporting roles. Plus, Eric Bana gets to put his comedic talents on display. 

This is going to be a great flick. Be sure to check it out this weekend.