"An American Pickle": Movie Review
Written By Alex Greenbaum
"An American Pickle" relies heavily on juvenile humor and a lackluster plotline that does not expand beyond its initial concept. Even with a committed performance by Seth Rogen, there's little to enjoy here besides its fleeting social commentary on modern-day culture.
Preserved by pickle brine, Herschel Greenbaum (Seth Rogen) wakes up in the 21st Century to then connect with his great-grandson, Ben Greenbaum (Rogen).
A structural disaster doesn't even begin to describe "An American Pickle" and the problems that ultimately reside in its bare-bones screenplay (Simon Rich) and unpleasant direction (Brandon Trost). While the opening scenes bristle with charm, its slapstick humor too often interrupts and squanders its strongest elements.
Preserved by pickle brine, Herschel Greenbaum (Seth Rogen) wakes up in the 21st Century to then connect with his great-grandson, Ben Greenbaum (Rogen).
A structural disaster doesn't even begin to describe "An American Pickle" and the problems that ultimately reside in its bare-bones screenplay (Simon Rich) and unpleasant direction (Brandon Trost). While the opening scenes bristle with charm, its slapstick humor too often interrupts and squanders its strongest elements.
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