You lose some, you get some.|Apr. 17, 2008|United States|111 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Romance
Description: Forgetting Sarah Marshall, released in 2008, is a romantic comedy that follows the story of Peter Bretter, a composer who has been in a five-year relationship with actress Sarah Marshall, known for her role in a TV show similar to CSI. One day, Sarah unexpectedly breaks up with Peter, leaving him heartbroken. Struggling to move on, Peter decides to take a trip to Hawaii and stays at Turtle Bay Resort. However, his attempt to heal is disrupted when he discovers that Sarah and her new boyfriend, British rock star Aldous Snow, are also staying at the same resort.
While Peter tries to cope with the awkward situation, he meets Rachel Jansen, a kind hotel concierge who offers him a luxurious suite for free in exchange for cleaning it himself. As Peter spends more time with Rachel, he begins to develop feelings for her. Meanwhile, Sarah and Aldous’s relationship starts to show signs of strain, especially after Sarah’s TV show is canceled and Aldous prepares for an 18-month world tour with his band, Infant Sorrow.
During a chance encounter, Aldous reveals to Peter that he and Sarah had been involved romantically for a year before her breakup with Peter. This revelation shocks Peter, who confronts Sarah. She admits that she felt emotionally disconnected from him and couldn’t salvage their relationship. Adding to the tension, Sarah becomes jealous of Peter’s growing bond with Rachel, while Peter begins to realize that his idealized memories of his relationship with Sarah were far from perfect.
The situation reaches a humorous peak during an awkward dinner shared by Sarah, Aldous, Peter, and Rachel. Later that evening, Peter and Rachel’s intimacy is interrupted by Sarah and Aldous’s loud antics through the hotel room walls, leading to a comedic and competitive exchange between the two couples. The film explores themes of heartbreak, self-discovery, and the challenges of moving on from past relationships.
Cast director: Nicholas Stoller
Cast actor: Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand, Bill Hader, Jonah Hill, Liz Cackowski, Jack McBrayer, Maria Thayer, Paul Rudd
Original name: Forgetting Sarah Marshall