Pineapple Express is a movie that may not be perfect, especially if you don't like silly comedy interspersed with action. But if you look into the details, you will find very funny situations and a comedic performance that is worth laughing at. The movie stars Seth Rogen and James Franco, and their comedic chemistry was one of the things that attracted people the most.
The story
The movie is about "Dale" (Seth Rogen), an employee who works in delivering legal papers, and who loves to spend his day smoking weed. When he goes to buy from his distributor "Saul" (James Franco), they get involved in a chase after "Dale" witnesses a murder by chance. The subject turns from something very ordinary to a war full of action and absurdity.
The story is very simple, and it is not made to make you think a lot. It is a story whose main goal is to present comedy from silly and difficult situations, and that is what they really succeeded in.
Characters
The most distinctive thing in the movie were the characters. Seth Rogen was the rationalist in the disasters, despite being a weed-obsessed person. As for James Franco as "Saul", he was the "trance" who always causes problems and is funny in an unexpected way. The chemistry between the two was very natural and made all the comedic situations work excellently.
The side characters like the criminals were caricatures, but that increased the absurdity and comedy in the movie.
The movie is full of comedy of the type that depends on absurd situations and dialogues, and there are moments that really make you laugh out loud. The scenes that bring Dale and Saul together while they are trying to escape from problems were extremely absurd, but they were also very enjoyable.
Action
Honestly, the action in the movie is not the best, but it was done in a way that was more funny than serious. The chase and beating scenes were clearly done for fun more than being serious, and that is what made them fit with the general atmosphere of the movie.
The movie is not for everyone, and that is a big flaw. If you don't like comedy that relies on strange situations and stupid dialogues, you may find the movie boring or silly. Also, the story itself is not deep, and relies more on comedy and situations.
Pineapple Express is a light movie, sometimes silly, but it has a large dose of laughter. If you like movies like Superbad or This Is the End, you will like this movie. You don't have to take it seriously, but be prepared for situations that will make you laugh your heart out.
If you want to laugh a little and watch a light movie, try watching it. The comedy in it may be strange, but it is effective!
