The Interview

The Interview

Directed by: 

Seth Rogen

Evan Goldberg

Starring: 

James Franco as Dave Skylard

Seth Rogen as Aaron Rapaport

Lizzy Caplan as Agent Lacey

Randall Park as Kim Jung-Un

Diana Bang as Sook

James Franco and Seth Rogen at it again, this time, The Interview. Months before the movie’s launch, nobody was certain about whether the movie will even be launched or not due to the threats from North Korea’s Supreme Leader, Kim Jung-Un. Why is he sending threats to America because of this movie? Yeah, it’s about him. No, Seth Rogen is not acting as Kim Jung-Un in the movie. Well the movie stars James Franco as Dave Skylard, Seth Rogen as Aaron Rapaport, Lizzy Caplan as Agent Lacey and Randall Park as Kim Jung-Un. 

So, the hype is real, but is it good? Dave Skylark is a TV host and Aaron Rapaport is his producer and best friend. Fed up with what nonsense they’re producing, Aaron complained to Dave about his frustrations, which made Aaron to come up with an insane idea of interviewing the Supreme Leader of North Korea, the infamous Kim Jung-Un. Upon contacting North Korea and proposing them the idea, they were offered an interview in North Korea with interview question prepared by North Korea themselves.

After a night of crazy partying, a pretty FBI Agent, knocked at their door in the morning with Aaron and Dave still having hangover. Agent Lacey proposed the idea of assassinating Kim to both of them which Dave agreed even without thinking after getting ‘honey potted’ by Agent Lacey. After the briefing and training, they then proceed to North Korea for the interview. Before you know it, they’re driving an old Solviet tank firing missles at trees while listening to Katy Perry.

The entire movie is just hilarious, funny scenes everywhere, the hype was worth the wait. The movie was very well shot, beautiful shots and angles. I rated it 9 out of 10 for the overall performance, scenes were funny but the story was a bit disappointing as it doesn’t meet my expectations but nevertheless still quite impressive coming from Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and Dan Sterling. Well done.

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