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This week, we’re watching Pineapple Express.

What I Liked: “Pineapple Express” is another huge Apatow Productions success! I never knew how much more enjoyable a dirty cop murder mystery could be when potheads who can barely function are the ones trying to solve the crimes! Ordinarily this type of plot combined with nonstop violence bores me to death, but this movie is so silly and fun it actually kept me engaged. There are several hilarious fight scenes that are so great I keep reenacting them with my friends. The script is terrific and has a lot of memorable one-liners. Seth Rogen does well as usual. I really enjoyed seeing James Franco let loose and do such a funny, grungy role because I had gotten so tired of seeing him in these highly commercialized movies (like the “Spiderman” series) or in cheesy military roles like “Flyboys” and “Annapolis.” I also enjoyed Danny McBride’s performance and hope he continues to do more comedy. I love how values like friendship and loyalty make it into the movie, but as usual with Apatow P roductions films the feel good mushiness doesn’t come across as annoying or contrived. Shockingly, a bit of a drugs-are-bad (or at least not productive) attitude is conveyed as the lives of the main characters become really messed up. I thought this strategy was very mature and while possibly just a ploy to keep parents from getting too mad, at least it gives younger viewers something to think about.

What I Disliked: I’m sure my enjoyment of this film is limited by the fact that I have never experimented with marijuana at all. I can only relate but so much, and this probably affects how funny I think the movie is. The story takes a little while to get going, and some of the drug use scenes drag a little bit.

Would I Recommend?: I’d definitely recommend this for anyone with a good sense of humor who isn’t easily offended by marijuana.

Score: 7 out of 10

- Jessica Conrad

What I Liked: This drug-based comedy brought to you by Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg supplies some high laughs in spots. Rogan plays Dale, a process server who gets through each day by smoking marijuana. But after witnessing a murder, he runs to his overly-stoned dealer Saul (James Franco), who joins him in his run from the bad guys. It’s a chase movie with the munchies, as the two bumble their way to getting out of trouble.

Franco has some good moments as the over-feeling dealer who just wants someone to call a friend; Danny McBride steals some scenes as the drug middleman who supplies Saul but works for the guy who is trying to kill the doped-up duo.

What I Disliked: After “Superbad” (also written by Rogan and Goldberg), I expected more from this movie. This script pushed a lot harder for both laughs and that sense of friendship between its main characters. It’s not a flop but it’s definitely on par with their past work.

The direction by David Gordon Green was adequete but jumped at time, helping to point out plot flaws.

Would I Recommend?: If you are looking for a summer escape, some silly moments and dudes smoking alot, this movie will do the trick. But don’t expect something as hilarious as “Superbad.”

Score: 6 out of 10

- Don Smith