About Forgetting Sarah Marshall (HBO)

"Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is a romantic comedy-drama that premiered in 2008. This movie produced by Judd Apatow follows the story of a composer named Peter who grapples with a painful break-up with his TV star girlfriend, Sarah Marshall. Amidst his heartbreak, he decides to go to Hawaii for a getaway. However, he finds himself at the same resort as Sarah, leading to a series of awkward and hilarious encounters.

Making / Production

The movie is directed by Nicholas Stoller and produced by Judd Apatow, Rodney Rothman, and Shauna Robertson. The script is written by Jason Segel, who also starred in the film. It was filmed at the Turtle Bay Resort at the North Shore of Oahu Island.

Actors

• Jason Segel : Plays the character of Peter Bretter, he portrayed the heartbroken boyfriend coping via a vacation.
• Kristen Bell : As Sarah Marshall, Bell portrayed the self-centered TV star who instigates the breakup.
• Russell Brand : He played Aldous Snow, a famous British musician and new boyfriend of Sarah Marshall, in a role that segued into his own movie 'Get Him To The Greek'.
• Mila Kunis : She portrayed the role of Rachel Jansen, the hotel's receptionist who develops a relationship with Peter.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The script was written by Jason Segel and it was his feature screenwriting debut.
• The resort scenes were filmed at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
• Many of the incidents in the film are based on real-life experiences of Jason Segel.

Awards

Although "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" didn't win any major awards, it did garner positive reviews from critics and audiences alike for its humor, charm, and performances, particularly those of Segel, Bell, and Brand.

Quotes

• "You shall not pass" - Peter (Jason Segel)
• "I wish I wasn't wearing this fucking shirt." - Rachel (Mila Kunis)
• "I've got a surprise for you, check my right pocket." - Aldous Snow (Russell Brand)

Music, Soundtrack

• "Love You Madly" - Cake
• "We've Got to Do Something" - Infant Sorrow (Russell Brand's band in the movie)
• "Inside of You" - Infant Sorrow