THE PINEAPPLE EXPRESS is ready to roll!
A rarity in today's cinema - the stoner comedy - makes an action-fueled re-emergence in the Judd Apatow film. If it's anything like this trailer, then it looks better than a free bag of weed.
To meteorologists, the term "pineapple express" refers to a strong, persistent northern flow of warm air from the tropics, which induce heavy rains and powerful thunderstorms. Unlike this atmospheric phenomenon, the upcoming Judd Apatow action comedy The Pineapple Express looks to have sunny skies and nary a drop of rain to ruin the fun. The film, starring Seth Rogen and James Franco, details the explots of two stoners on the run from murderers. While it doesn't sound like a plot that would easily translate into comedy, the film is apparently going for a lighthearted quirkiness to soften the drama. The brand new trailer shows off some of the combustible chemistry on display from the script and cast: CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT! While Rogen seems to be playing a character similar to most of his previous roles, it's Franco who is the revelation. He perfectly captures that cool hippie vibe that we all fondly remember from our youth. Add Franco's natural physical presence, and this could be the role that redefines his career as something more than just a pretty face. Of course, the role may not be much of a stretch for Franco, whose interesting recent interviews suggest a closer affinity for the greens than simply Method Acting. Overall, the movie has this peculiar Pulp Fiction -meets - Fargo - meets - a Cheech and Chong film that I quite like. I wasn't looking forward to this at all until I saw this trailer. Now it's a priority. Regardless, the trailer is awesome.