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Two Hilarious New Observe and Report Posters Hit Hard

by Alex Billington
March 18, 2009

Warner Brothers' edgy new comedy Observe and Report, starring Seth Rogen, just debuted a few days ago at SXSW in Austin. In preperation for its upcoming release in early April, WB has started an extensive nationwide marketing push, focusing on Rogen as a hero "the world needs right now." These two new posters have popped up and can be seen in bus shelter displays nationwide. They're not much of a change from the original poster, but because they work together as a pair and, as you'll see, tell a bit of a funny story, I just had to post them. And if you're looking for some early buzz on this, head over to SlashFilm.

Bi-polar mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt (Seth Rogen) is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't bring the culprit to justice, a surly police detective (Ray Liotta) is recruited to close the case.

Observe and Report is both written and directed by up-and-coming filmmaker Jody Hill, of only The Foot Fist Way previously. This was shot entirely on location at the Winrock Mall in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Warner Brothers will debut Observe and Report in theaters everywhere on April 10th this spring.

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Trystan

Nice. Very funny.
Harv

'Bi-polar mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt' Well he's going to be the flasher as well. Let's just hope the film is funny.
http://www.theaterhopper.com Tom Brazelton

Unless these posters are side-by-side, people might think the first one is crudely referencing something else. Y'know... considering Rogen's pedigree here.
geneguru

#2 of course this film is going to be funny hav u not seen the trailers u IDIOT!!!
Julian

Saw an advanced screening earlier today in Melbourne (Australia). It's not good at all. It is depressingly poor. Couple of laughable moments but Ronnie (Seth Rogen) isn't likable as a character, the supporting actors are very wooden in their performances, the story becomes more and more unrealistic as it progresses and the scenes including Ronnie's mother are farcical. I love toilet humour and I like the majority of films and television series that Seth Rogen appears in, however this is just not as good as I expected. I do like the posters. Simple, yet effective.
bourneidentity

I like Seth Rogen, but he's getting tiring, and so are these types of movies. This movie looked horrible to begin with.
will

agree with #6
OJ

I can't believe how many people are saying this looks like garbage! To each their own, but going by the red band trailer, it looks hilarious in my opinion. #5, I'm quite sure Rogen's character is not supposed to be likable at all... he's basically playing a big douche mall security officer who believes it's his job to clean up the world. Also, I can't believe how many are comparing this to Paul Blart... ok, they're both mall security guards... this is clearly going to be a hard R, no Paul Blart. Anyway, this is supposed to be dark, twisted and feature a bunch of unlikable characters... it's different from "standard" comedy fare these days.
dave13

anyone else look at these posters and think of Barney in 'How I met your mother'? first season? picture message to Ted? -dave13, who enjoys comedy much better than anything Rogen could do
http://www.eatsleepgeek.com melvis316

We used to have a security guard in our company that was exactly like Seth Rogen in the trailer for this movie. He went by the name of Cool Terry. Actually he didn't go by it as much as thats what everybody just called him behind his back...
Tim "CLoverfield"

REVOLTING! NO CLASS! TASTELESS!
D-9

As an adult, I find this just un-inspiring and without any comedic value. The trailer was just awful and this poster proves just how low some studios will go to make a buck. However I am concerned about 12 and 14 year olds spending their weekly pitance from the hard working parents that support them on this sort of tripe. Sad, very very sad.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000115/ Buttons

i guess there really is a triangle.
Pete

I haven't seen the trailer yet, so I have no idea if the movie will be funny or not. However, as one who hasn't seen the trailer (as will be the case with a large portion of the population who see these out on the streets), these posters are not funny at all. They communicate nothing.
http://handfulofwires.blogspot.com DCompose

#2: Bi-Polar doesn't mean he's schizophrenic.
kindbuddy

@8 no his character isn't supposed to be liked at all... its not a fun loving movie... its shocking, and disturbing at times... w/ hints of comedy... it could be labeled as a dramedy really...
F.C.

#9: Yes, I definitely thought about HIMYM when I saw the poster (FYI,he sent those texts to Marshall first when they were going to Philly to lick the Liberty Bell!)
rogenhatersunite

I want to slap his face so hard and scream "GO AWAY YOU HACK!"
triangleofhorror

One of the 3, Rogen you are a piece of shit! I hate you maybe more than the other 2!!! and another nonsense comment from kindbuddy number 16!
Nut-Meg

As a Woman, the first poster should be banned. My God Rogen is such a scum-bag. Gross! I despise this non-funny piece of crap!
slipstream

Red Band, you just lost me as a supporter if you continue to allow non talent crude non actors in self promotion. Fail, please fail. How can you expect anything worse from this Rogen? I am sure as long as little kids giggle with these blatant displays, Red Band will still feature this worst of the worst Seth Rogen.
twispious

so tired of rogen
thenetwasoncegreat

I love the posters and S Rogen's movies. I hope he continues to offend and disappoint all of you hating pussies
peloquinfan

# 23. So those of us who are adults ARE NOT Pussies!!!!! And not 13 years old like you who seems to find humor in this twit fest!
Nut-Meg

Just because I have one, doe not mean I am one!!!!!!!!