Pineapple Express

Theatrical Release Date: 2008 08 06 (USA) / 2008 08 08 (USA)

UPC: 043396281189

Studio: Sony Pictures

MPAA Rating: R   Contains:[Violence, Profanity, Sexual Situations, Drug Content]

Summary: Critically acclaimed director David Gordon Green takes a break from the brooding drama that defined such early efforts as George Washington and Undertow for this action-flavored buddy comedy concerning two pot-smoking friends (Seth Rogen and James Franco) who unwittingly become involved with a vicious gang of drug dealers. Judd Apatow and Shauna Robertson produce a script co-penned by star Rogen and Evan Goldberg. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Category: Comedy

Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or – Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Supporting Actor – Detroit Film Critics Society Best Newcomer – Detroit Film Critics Society Best Breakthrough Artist – Austin Film Critics Best Newcomer – Detroit Film Critics Society Best Breakthrough Artist – Austin Film Critics

Features: cc

Includes both Theatrical and Extended Versions of the Film
Commentary with Filmmakers and Cast

Extended & Alternate Scenes
Gag Reel
The Making of Pineapple Express

Pineapple Express

Format: DVD

Release Date: 01/06/2009

Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 2.40:1

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1

Runtime: 112 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English,French

Subtitles: English,French

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Pineapple Express
1. Chapter 1 [2:09]
2. Chapter 2 [:43]
3. Chapter 3 [1:14]
4. Chapter 4 [6:14]
5. Chapter 5 [3:02]
6. Chapter 6 [2:47]
7. Chapter 7 [4:17]
8. Chapter 8 [:40]
9. Chapter 9 [1:41]
10. Chapter 10 [:32]
11. Chapter 11 [2:28]
12. Chapter 12 [:31]
13. Chapter 13 [:23]
14. Chapter 14 [2:35]
15. Chapter 15 [1:58]
16. Chapter 16 [1:24]
17. Chapter 17 [1:46]
18. Chapter 18 [3:22]
19. Chapter 19 [4:18]
20. Chapter 20 [:05]
21. Chapter 21 [:09]
22. Chapter 22 [:57]
23. Chapter 23 [:36]
24. Chapter 24 [1:49]
25. Chapter 25 [3:58]
26. Chapter 26 [3:06]
27. Chapter 27 [:51]
28. Chapter 28 [:07]

Jason Buchanan

Leave it to director David Gordon Green to help redefine the Judd Apatow comedy. In the wake of such Apatow-produced laugh-fests as Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Drillbit Taylor, it seemed as if Team Apatow may have been getting a bit too comfortable with its success, and a bit more willing to fall back on the reliable formula that made it successful in the first place -- you know, the old "lovable goofball gets into awkward situation, but ultimately proves he has a heart of gold once he's seen through the haze of pot smoke and/or redeemed himself to the requisite dream girl/soul mate" schtick. And who could blame them, anyway? After the pain of seeing Freaks and Geeks (no doubt one of the most honest and hilariously endearing shows about teenagers ever to air on network television), get unceremoniously canceled before it had a chance to succeed, only to bounce back with Undeclared and see the same thing happen all over again, the Apatow crew has arguably earned the right to coast on their laurels for a few flicks. Their approach to comedy was simply a few years ahead of its time -- and perhaps better suited to the big screen anyway -- but it was still only a matter of time before familiarity dictated that things be shaken up a bit in order to keep them fresh -- and with Pineapple Express, that's exactly what has happened. With Knocked Up and Superbad, it began to feel as if Apatow golden boy Seth Rogen was finally coming into his own; the former proving that he could successfully carry a box-office hit and the latter proving he could pen one as well. As they did previously for Superbad, longtime writing partners Rogen and Evan Goldberg once again collaborate to pen the script for Pineapple Express, while Apatow seems content just to take a story and producer credit. The resulting film feels like an expansion of the familiar Apatow universe as filtered through a director whose independent sensibilities and unique approach to action give the film an original yet playfully retro tone that's truly satisfying on a number of levels: it works great as a stoner comedy, delivers the gritty goods as action film, and offers a truly satisfying character arc as a buddy film as well. But the movie isn't satisfied to simply succeed at aping the conventions of these tried-and-true formulas either, because it takes liberties with each that prove that, even when typing away in a cloud of pot smoke, writers Rogen and Goldberg are smart enough to know when to inject some new ideas into the mix. And those ideas are perfectly complemented by the assured direction of Green, an indie prodigy who, despite having never distinguished himself as an "action" director, handles car chases and gun fights with complete confidence and a keen eye for comedic detail. Still, you can talk about the screenplay and direction all day, but in the end it's the chemistry between stars Rogen and James Franco that makes Pineapple Express such an enjoyable ride. Their interactions are always relaxed and believable (no doubt due in part to their days smoking cigarettes outside the cafeteria in Freaks and Geeks), with Rogen's high-strung process server proving the perfect onscreen counterbalance to Franco's spaced-out pot dealer. Not only that, but it's easy to sense when their stories begin to diverge late in the second act, and after the subsequent fallout it's a pleasure to see how they come back together in an attempt to work their way out of a truly dire situation. Singling out any particular member of the supporting cast for praise, however, is somewhat difficult, as everyone from Ed Begley Jr. to Rosie Perez has their fair share of memorable moments, even if (as in the case of Gary Cole's psychotically unhinged performance) we may wish they had been given a bit more screen time. No doubt comedy lovers will be seeing much more of Danny McBride in years to come thanks to his hilarious turn as a dope-slinging middleman who knows how to bounce back after a beating (and a shooting), and as the bickering hitmen assigned the task of dispensing with the stoned runners, perpetual supporting player Kevin Corrigan and soft-spoken giant Craig Robinson steal nearly every scene they're in. Toss in some hilariously gruesome sight gags, surreal mixed metaphors, and a fun soundtrack, and you've got the ideal recipe for a buddy action comedy that's perfectly paced, and baked to perfection. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Graeme Revell  Composer (Music Score) 
Judd Apatow  Producer 
Shauna Robertson  Producer 
David Gordon Green  Director 
Seth Rogen  Executive Producer 
Seth Rogen  Screenwriter 
Evan Goldberg  Executive Producer 
Evan Goldberg  Screenwriter 
Seth Rogen  Actor 
James Franco  Actor 
Gary Cole  Actor 
Rosie Perez  Actor 
Danny McBride  Actor 
Kevin Corrigan  Actor 
Craig Robinson  Actor 
Amber Heard  Actor 
Ed Begley, Jr.  Actor 
Nora Dunn  Actor 
Bobby Lee  Actor 
Joe Lo Truglio  Actor 
James Remar  Actor 
Arthur Napiontek  Actor 
Cleo King  Actor 
Bill Hader  Actor 
Jonathan Walker Spencer  Actor 
Dana Lee  Actor 
Ken Jeong  Actor 
David C. Cook  Actor 
Howard S. Lefstein  Actor 
Connie Sawyer  Actor 
David McDivitt  Actor 
Mae Laborde  Actor 
Kendall Carly Browne  Actor 
George Lew  Actor 
John Robert Tramutola  Actor 
Adam Crosby  Actor 
Andrew Heald  Actor 
Jeanetta Arnette  Actor 
Carlos Aleman  Actor 
Omar Leyva  Actor 
Sam Carson  Actor 
Jack Kehler  Actor 
Robert Longstreet  Actor 
Peter Lewis  Actor 
Steve Bannos  Actor 
Eddie Rouse Jr.  Actor 
Mark Whigham  Actor 
Brian Scannell  Actor 
Gary Hymes  Actor 

Country: USA