NMR: Get Him to the Greek

British comedian Russell Brand reprises his role from Forgetting Sarah Marshall as rocker Aldous Snow, however, Jonah Hill, who was also in Marshall, plays someone different here. Needless to say it's not a conventional spinoff movie. While Brand really added something with his first portrayal of Snow, it appears it wasn't a character that deserved to be the central protagonist. The film involves Hill's character attempting to chaperone the rocker from London to LA for a comeback concert. Of course, a lot of shenanigans happen along the way that are supposed to be funny. The problem in these situations is their lack of directions. They hover in the middle ground and fail to either be crudely funny or a poignant look at the fake happiness of a rock star's life. An example of this is a scene where Snow proposes a three way with Jonah Hill and his wife. Leaving it at the suggestion would offer some depth to the characters and allow them to reevaluate their relationships. Having them go all the way with it could have been peversely hilarious. Instead, they start to go forward with it, but then puss out halfway through. The actors try their best to make the material work, but that only goes so far here. If you really enjoy the lead actors, it may be worth a rental, but most will likely be disappointed. Rating: **