Get Him to the Greek
Times are tough for the music industry, album sales are down and new artists just aren’t producing the material to connect with audiences; so, when the President of Pinnacle records (Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs) green lights Aaron Green (Jonah Hill) on a project to re-launch the career of one of his idols tensions are a bit high. It’s now up to Aaron to get Aldous Snow(Russell Brand) from London to L.A. in time to kick things off at the Greek Theatre. This however is easier said than done as both Green and Snow are dealing with their own personal demons and relationship woes. On a rock and roll journey full of debauchery and chaos ultimately the question is, can it be done, can Aaron get Aldous to the Greek?
One part Spinal Tap, one part Pulp Fiction, a smattering of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and then a splash of every buddy movie you’ve ever seen, the script here doesn’t exactly present us with much we haven’t already seen before. But still, Brand’s quick dry wit and own life experience makes for a painfully accurate and authentic performance– one that will make you laugh, cringe, empathize, and laugh again. Meanwhile a more subdued performance from Hill shows us a less snarky and perhaps emotive side we haven’t seen before. Lending further to the credibility to the film, the music that we’re supposed to believe Aldous Snow has written is actually good, and the lyrics poignant. Â Worth a matinee or rental later. Get Him to the Greek is rated R.