[View the story "Twitter reviews 'The Interview': 'Even Kim Jong himself would find this funny'" on Storify ]Twitter reviews 'The Interview': 'Even Kim Jong himself would find this funny' Critics and fans are weighing in on "The Interview," after Sony decided to release the comedy starring James Franco and Seth Rogan Wednesday in theatres and online. Storified by CTVNews.ca · Thu, Dec 25 2014 17:42:09
The movie centres on two American journalists who become embroiled in a plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Here's a look at the trailer:
The Interview - Official Teaser Trailer - In Theaters This Christmassonypictures
Fans of Seth Rogen/James Franco comedies (it is a special genre of comedy) rejoiced after learning they'd be able to watch the film -- which was initially scrapped after threats from North Korea -- from the comfort of their own home. Many, including the film's stars and director, saw the release as a win for freedom of speech.
CELEBRATING!!!!!
"The Interview" starring Seth Rogen and James Flacco saved by President Obacco! I… http://t.co/VXDy7NFtPeJames Franco
The people have spoken! Freedom has prevailed! Sony didn't give up! The Interview will be shown at theaters willing to play it on Xmas day!Seth Rogen
WE DID IT! THANK YOU ALL! ENJOY THE MOVIE! @Sethrogen @evandgoldberg @JamesFrancoTV @thedianabang @dansterl @SonyPictures @BarackObamaRandall Park
Thanks to everyone who didn't give up on our movie! @Sethrogen & I are humbled & overwhelmed by your support. Hope you enjoy the film!Evan Goldberg
Kim Jung Un when The Interview is finally released - http://t.co/Hb1wPWMCqG9GAG Gifs
The interview is so awesome because it's not only a stoner movie but I'm a patriot for watching it ��������Old Jefe
I want to see the look on families faces that are joining together to watch #TheInterview in the name of freedomEvan Davies
Bout to watch The Interview on YouTube because #americaNate the Great
Watching the interview, come at me Kim Jong unKel Carrigan
It didn't take long for the critics to chime in. Initial reviews were mixed.
The Verge wrote: "
The Interview is a bad movie that trivializes one of the worst ongoing human rights violations on our planet," while
The New York Times cautiously praised its "unpredictable absurdity and can-you-believe-we're-doing-this glee."
The Guardian went so far as to issue the following "scientific" breakdown of the film in its review:
We just finished watching The Interview. Here's our very scientific breakdown of the movie http://t.co/srxORZ9v0U http://t.co/iSrIAKWIYpGuardianUS
Meanwhile, Twitter users also had mixed feelings about the movie:
Even Kim Jong himself would find this funny.
Best comedy of the year. — watching The InterviewAmmad Khalique
Ten minutes in, The Interview is hilarious. Fine addition to buddy comedy genre.Hayden Barnes
That eminem scene from the interview gotta be the funniest thing I've scene in a whileMattLuera
Wow #TheInterview was horrible. The Koreans were actually trying to save us from that awfulness.Xerø
The only thing that would make today perfect is if I could see The Interview in theatres... says no one.Elf on the Schultz
Watching the Interview. Bored. Boys want to go to Pyongyang; Men want to go to Moscow.Mark Carnivore
a few mins in, #TheInterview is meaner to the media, Eminem, and John Kerry than it has been to Kim Jong-unRick Klein
