Another aspect I liked was that the film showed how both Sarah and Peter both contributed to the breakup in their own ways. I especially enjoyed all of the flashbacks from Sarah and Peter’s time together. It was a nice balance of good memories and bad that showed both of the characters faults and virtues. For example, Peter always lovingly wore whatever Sarah bought for him no matter how hideous, yet on the downside he’d go through phases where he’d wear the same sweatpants for a week straight and not leave the house.

Some jokes land better than others. For instance, Peter’s dream of writing a rock-opera about Dracula…starring puppets? Sarah didn’t get it, and neither do I. I didn’t laugh as much as I thought I would, but Forgetting Sarah Marshall is nevertheless a memorable ride. And that’s the naked truth.

Movie Grade: B

Synopsis:

Struggling musician Peter Bretter (Jason Segel, "How I Met Your Mother") has spent six years idolizing his girlfriend, television star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell, "Veronica Mars"). He's the guy left holding her purse in paparazzi photos and accidentally omitted from acceptance award speeches. But his world is rocked when she dumps him and Peter finds himself alone. After an unsuccessful bout of womanizing and an on-the-job nervous breakdown, he sees that not having Sarah may just ruin his life.

To clear his head, Peter takes an impulsive trip to Oahu, where he is confronted by his worst nightmare: his ex and her tragically hip new British-rocker boyfriend, Aldous (Russell Brand), are sharing his hotel. But as he torments himself with the reality of Sarah's new life, he finds relief in a flirtation with Rachel (Mila Kunis), a beautiful resort employee whose laid-back approach tempts him to rejoin the world. He also finds relief in several hundred embarrassing, fruity cocktails.

For anyone who has ever had their heart ripped out and cut into a billion pieces comes a hilarious, heartfelt look at relationships -- featuring Paul Rudd, Jonah Hill, Bill Hader and Jack McBrayer. Part romantic comedy, part disaster film, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is the world's first romantic disaster comedy.