I’ve watched Judd Apatow’s new movie FUNNY PEOPLE the other day, I haven’t posted m review yet but it was definitely one of the best movies I’ve seen this year. Some may find it disappointing because it was 2 hours and 26 minutes long and more personal and dramatic than your previous Apatow presentation (40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up) but I think it will at least get a nod for Golden Globe Best Picture comedy.
According to Reuters, Apatow has signed 3 more picture deals with Universal that has backed him up all this time. He’s been making movies for them every other year consistently, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he comes up with another one in 2 years.
FUNNY PEOPLE topped its opening weekend with $23.4 Million, not an extravagant result compared to this summer’s comedy hit, The Hangover, but that doesnt’ shake Universal’s faith on Apatow’s brand name. He still doesn’t go astray from his type of humor and his target audience and that’s what Universal is relying on. Besides, Universal’s previous comedy, Will Ferrell’s LAND OF THE LOST didn’t do so hot with the critics, fans and at the box office,.. so Apatow is their only salvation.
