Funny People

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While Judd Apatow's name has been branded on nearly every single comedy movie since 40 Year Old Virgin made a mint (even the ones he had nothing to do with - I'm pretty sure posters claimed "As watched on DVD by Judd Apatow" nowadays) - the guy has only ever written and directed two major films.

The first was Virgin, the second Knocked Up - and now we have his third in Funny People.

Apatow directs Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann in a film which follows seasoned comedian George Simmons (Sandler) who learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition - which lead to his desire to form a genuine friendship and cause him to take a relatively green performer (Rogen) under his wing as his opening act.

But the cast doesn't end there - in fact Jason Schwartzman, Aubrey Plaza and Jonah Hill are also on board - and that's before we even get to mentioning Aussie Eric Bana who not only brings his ocker accent to the big screen... but also the St. Kilda footy club.

Call me crazy - but I'm thinking this one might just be a winner.

FUNNY PEOPLE hits Australian screen on July 30, 2009

Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow team up for Funny People