'Pineapple Express' deranged but funny

Twenty-something slacker Dale Denton (Seth Rogen) pays a visit to his dealer Saul (James Franco) and procures an extremely rare and potent strain of marijuana called Pineapple Express.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2009 - 20:55

Comedy/Romance

Cert: 18

Twenty-something slacker Dale Denton (Seth Rogen) pays a visit to his dealer Saul (James Franco) and procures an extremely rare and potent strain of marijuana called Pineapple Express.

Under the influence of the narcotic, Dale witnesses drug lord Ted Jones (Gary Cole) murder a rival, abetted by dirty cop Carol (Rosie Perez).

Unfortunately, Ted and Carol see Dale flee the scene and they give chase, determined to silence the accidental witness forever.

'Pineapple Express' is a deranged buddy comedy that casts a heroic glow on socially awkward misfits, who would be consigned to the sidelines in any other film.

Star rating: 4/5.