How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) movie poster

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)

"He's across the pond, and out of his depth."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 58%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 36% (RT: 36%, MC: 35) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomanceDrama

Where to Watch

Rent / Buy
Fandango at Home
Director
Robert B. Weide
Runtime
1h 50m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (826 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
36%
Metacritic
35
Cast
Simon Pegg as Sidney Young
Kirsten Dunst as Alison Olsen
Danny Huston as Lawrence Maddox
Megan Fox as Sophie Maes
Jeff Bridges as Clayton Harding
Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Johnson
Max Minghella as Vincent Lepak
Jefferson Mays as Bill Nathanson
It's divisive. Only 58% of audiences liked it based on 826 votes. Critics scored it lower at 36%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Robert B. Weide cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2008 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People is a 2008 comedy, romance, drama film directed by Robert B. Weide. 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. The film has been rated by 826 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, How to Lose Friends & Alienate People delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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