Get Him To The Greek Review

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you crossed a rockstar and a record company assistant with a wild transatlantic adventure? Well Get Him To The Greek may be able to help you with answers.

The film sees Russell Brand reprise his role as debaucherous rocker Aldous Snow from “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”, and Jonah Hill as record company stooge, Aaron Green. The story is as follows, Aaron has 72 hours to escort Aldous from London to the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Sounds easy? No, Aldous being a rockstar wants to party, and over due course Aaron gives into his innocent self and let’s loose. The pair soon spiral into a crazy adventure from London to New York, to Las Vegas and finally LA, with a lot of drunken shenanigans taking place.

Greek, shows that there is a lot more to Brands performance than the usual crude humour, as part of his character is depressed after splitting up with long term lover. We also see Jonah Hill playing a totally different character to his usual characters – foul mouthed, sex-obsessed Seth from “Superbad”. The two together make an excellent duo, whether it be getting drunk together, smoking “Jeffrey’s”, running from crazy music execs, or pulling a “Pulp Fiction” gag, which see’s Aldous stab a shot of adrenaline into Aarons heart.

However the prize for the best comedic performance goes to P Diddy. He really steals the show as Sergio the psychotic and manipulative record executive. The audacious character is indeed the show stealer, with his wild techniques of “mind f***ing”, chasing people down corridors, stroking furry walls and having a fight with Brands’ on screen dad.

The film isn’t overly amazing, but in my opinion is up there with the likes of “The Hangover” as one of my favourite comedies of recent time. The main focus of the film is on Aldous Snow and Aaron Green, I wouldn’t really say the two had a “bromance”, but the film does seem to centre on how their relationship progresses throughout the narrative. It seems to have a slow start, but the last three quarters seem to burst with energy and witty humour. Another worthy mention is the music, with Russell Brand singing most of the soundtrack. This also gets a good laugh, as a notable lyric goes “Won’t you come for my bangers, my beans and mash”.

I enjoyed this film so much, that I went to see it twice! I have always been fond of Russell Brand unique style of comedy, and along with Jonah Hill’s persona its makes a charismatic comedy. I would recommend anyone who likes a good laugh to go see the film. Twice!