How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

2008
R
1h 50m

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6.4/10

71K

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Jeff Bridges, Kirsten Dunst, Simon Pegg, and Megan Fox in How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People - Theatrical Trailer

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Parody Biography Comedy Drama Romance

A British writer struggles to fit in at a high-profile magazine in New York City.A British writer struggles to fit in at a high-profile magazine in New York City.A British writer struggles to fit in at a high-profile magazine in New York City.

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

71K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

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Trivia
Toby Young, the man around whom the film is based, was banned from the set, as he was reportedly annoying cast members, and interrupting Robert B. Weide as he tried to direct scenes.

Goofs
When we first meet Sophie Maes (Megan Fox), she says she is a vegetarian and would never wear fur, yet we see her at the party towards the end of the movie wearing what looks like a real fur shawl. However, this is most likely a testament to how movie stars sell out their beliefs when they become famous.

Quotes
Sidney Young: [to his father] You thought Brad Pitt was a cave in Yorkshire.

Connections
Featured in Film '72: Episode dated 23 September 2008 (2008)

Soundtracks
The Drinks Taste Better When They're Free
Written by Liam Howe, Ian Mack & Hannah Robinson
Performed by Electrovamp
Courtesy of Universal-Island Records Ltd
Under licence from Universal Music Operations
Published by Copyright Control/Right Bank Music UK Ltd/Native Songs
Produced by Ian Mack & Paul Middleton for Right Bank Productions Ltd

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8/10

This is a genuinely funny movie

This movie at its heart is basically a romantic comedy, but it made me laugh out loud several times and typical rom coms rarely make me do that. Simon Pegg is definitely usually the funny guy in the movie, but Megan Fox steals a ton of the funny lines and even Kirsten Dunst has some moments that are legitimately funny as well. This movie won't win any awards and the idea (even if it is loosely based on a true story) isn't original, but if you want a good laugh I'd say watch it.