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How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

6.0R

MovieComedy, Romance20081h 50m

He's across the pond, and out of his depth.

Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attracting the attention of Clayton Harding, editor of New York-based glossy magazine 'Sharps', and landing the holy grail of journalism jobs. The Brit jets off to the Big Apple and moves from one blunder to the next.

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Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attracting the attention of Clayton Harding, editor of New York-based glossy magazine 'Sharps', and landing the holy grail of journalism jobs. The Brit jets off to the Big Apple and moves from one blunder to the next.

Directed by
Robert B. Weide
Written by
Peter Straughan
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released
October 2, 2008
Runtime
1h 50m
Status
Released
Language
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Studios
UK Film Council, Intandem Films, Number 9 Films, Aramid Entertainment, Lipsync Productions, Film4 Productions
Budget
$28,000,000
Box office
$17,286,299
  • Simon PeggSidney Young
  • Kirsten DunstAlison Olsen
  • Danny HustonLawrence Maddox
  • Megan FoxSophie Maes
  • Jeff BridgesClayton Harding
  • Gillian AndersonEleanor Johnson
  • Max MinghellaVincent Lepak
  • Jefferson MaysBill Nathanson
  • Bill PatersonRichard Young
  • Miriam MargolyesMrs. Kowalski
  • KKelan PannellYoung Sidney
  • Janette ScottSidney's Mother
  • KKelly Jo ChargeApollo Awards Presenter
  • CChristian Maier SmithApollo Awards Guest
  • Katherine ParkinsonPR Woman
  • Felicity MontaguClipboard Nazi
  • Thandiwe NewtonSelf
  • John LightbodyAssistant Hotel Manager
  • Ian BonarPost Modern Review Staff
  • James CordenPost Modern Review Staff
  • Gimly★ 4March 11, 2018
    I think Simon Pegg is probably better served as a comedic actor in his native British movies, he's proven himself in that field time and time again, but when it comes to things like _How to Lose Friends & Alienate People_ he is never given the opportunity to shine, and it's the lacklustre, derivative movies themselves (like this one) that are to blame. Also, he starts this movie already alienated and he doesn't ha…Read more

    I think Simon Pegg is probably better served as a comedic actor in his native British movies, he's proven himself in that field time and time again, but when it comes to things like _How to Lose Friends & Alienate People_ he is never given the opportunity to shine, and it's the lacklustre, derivative movies themselves (like this one) that are to blame. Also, he starts this movie already alienated and he doesn't have any friends, so the title is like??? _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._

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