Leaked Emails: Sony Execs Scared of "Desperately Unfunny" Interview

Leaked Emails: Sony Execs Scared of "Desperately Unfunny" Interview

"Sony executives and distribution partners around the world were worried that the movie was too offensive, desperately unfunny, and worst of all, starred James Franco."

"Emails sent from UK Sony Pictures exec Peter Taylor to president of Sony Pictures Releasing International Steven O'Dell are particularly harsh, describing the comedy as a 'misfire,' 'unfunny and repetitive,' with 'a level of realistic violence that would be shocking in a horror movie.' Taylor holds one of the film's co-stars in particularly low regard: 'James Franco proves once again that irritation is his strong suit which is a shame because the character could have been appealing and funny out of his hands.'"

"(SONY) France thinks that French moviegoers will be turned off by the 'facts improbability' — and also because French people don't think Rogen is funny."