Get Him to the Greek 2010

The once-renowned rock star Aldous Snow (Russell Brand), now an industry relic, struggles to revive his flagging career with the ill-fated release of “African Child”, a single that promptly tanks and sparks outrage from critics. His personal life also implodes as his girlfriend, Jackie Q (Rose Byrne), takes custody of their young son, Naples, and departs, sending Aldous into a downward spiral of self-destructive excess. Meanwhile, in the City of Angels, Aaron Green (Jonah Hill) is an ambitious and idealistic recent college graduate who toils away at Pinnacle Records as a low-level talent scout, his dedication to his work often leaving him little time for his girlfriend, Daphne (Elisabeth Moss), a harried doctor in her internship. As the company’s fortunes continue to wane, its embattled head, Sergio Roma (Sean “Diddy” Combs), solicits innovative ideas from his team, prompting Green to propose a bold plan: bringing fallen star Aldous Snow back to the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles for the tenth anniversary of a pivotal performance. A month later, Green finds himself dispatched to London to extract Aldous from the depths of despair. Prior to departing, he pays a visit to Daphne at her hospital, only to be met with the unwelcome news that she has received a job offer in Seattle, where she’ll enjoy a less frantic work schedule. The couple’s disagreement over their future trajectory leads to an unspoken breakup.

As Green navigates the challenges of corralling Aldous from his London lair, he finds himself struggling to rein in the rock star’s errant behavior, which results in a string of missed flights and a trail of broken bottles, bruised egos, and bedraggled women. Amidst this chaos, Daphne reaches out to apologize for their fight, but Green has already concluded that their relationship is beyond repair. Throughout this wild, wine-soaked escapade, Aaron’s cell phone, carelessly stored in his pocket, inadvertently dials Daphne, allowing her to eavesdrop on his nocturnal shenanigans and piece together the reality of their unraveling relationship.

As the unlikely duo arrives in the bustling metropolis of New York City, they make their way to the iconic Today studios for Aldous’ long-awaited Welcome Back performance. Unbeknownst to Aldous, Sergio has entrusted Aaron with a crucial mission: to keep his friend and bandmate sober and focused for the big show. In a calculated move, Aaron seizes the opportunity to pilfer all of Aldous’ liquor and marijuana supplies en route to the studio, effectively rendering him harmless. The minutes tick by like hours as Aldous frantically prepares to take the stage, only to discover his worst fears realized: he’s unable to recall the lyrics to his signature hit, “African Child”, a song that holds a special place in his heart. This sudden lapse of memory sends Aldous into a tailspin of resentment and blame, directing his ire squarely at Aaron, who had previously confessed to having little affection for “African Child”. As tensions reach a boiling point, Aldous dispatches Aaron on a wild goose chase to find the lyrics, but his friend proves unable to deliver. In a moment of desperation, Aldous abandons his setlist and launches into an impromptu performance of his classic hit, “The Clap”, which sends the audience into raptures. Little do they know, Aaron had previously revealed “The Clap” to be his own personal favorite, adding an air of serendipity to this unexpected twist.

As Aaron prepares for his journey to Los Angeles, he finds himself in an unexpected predicament when Aldous forces him to conceal a quantity of heroin within his own person. During their travels through London and New York, Aaron becomes acutely aware of the depth of Aldous’s despair and loneliness, stemming from his longing to reconnect with his son and lack of genuine affection from his own father for years. As Aaron confides in Aldous about his own romantic struggles, he advises his friend to seize the opportunity to rekindle a connection with his father while they are in Las Vegas the night prior to their show. Aldous agrees, and Sergio joins them, eager to lend a hand in finalizing the arrangements. In a moment of camaraderie, Sergio pairs Aaron with Destiny (Carla Gallo), a free-spirited individual who leads him astray, ultimately subjecting him to a traumatic sexual assault. The incident is unwittingly captured on his phone as it inadvertently rings his girlfriend Daphne, who is left stunned by the out-of-context sounds. When Aaron reveals the disturbing truth to Aldous and Sergio, they dismiss his concerns with levity, instead urging him to partake in a potent joint known as “Geoffrey,” which promises an intense experience. However, upon learning about the unconventional ingredients in this substance, Aaron becomes increasingly agitated, convinced he is suffering from a heart attack (in reality, just experiencing a bad trip). Aldous’s father repeatedly insists that Aaron is indeed having a heart attack, exacerbating his distress, while Aldous attempts to soothe him by instructing him to “stroke the furry wall.” As tensions escalate, Aldous and his father engage in a heated altercation, with Sergio joining the fray under the influence of Geoffrey. Their tumultuous struggle culminates in a hotel room fire, prompting Aldous to administer an adrenaline shot to Aaron’s heart before they make a hasty exit, pursued by Sergio who ultimately meets a gruesome fate when he is struck by a passing vehicle.

As the drama unfolds in Los Angeles, Aldous Snow’s world is turned upside down when he visits Jackie Q. There, he reveals his shocking secret: Naples isn’t even his biological son. The revelation only exacerbates his despair, which has been building since the truth about his relationship with Lars Ulrich (playing himself) came to light. Meanwhile, Aaron finds himself at odds with Daphne as Aldous Snow interrupts their reconciliation efforts. In a bizarre attempt to reconcile, Snow proposes a threesome, citing Aaron’s past infidelity. However, the experience only serves to further strain their relationships and lead to a heated confrontation.

Feeling utterly disconnected from humanity, Aldous Snow abandons his preparations for his show and instead finds himself on the rooftop of the Standard Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. There, he makes a desperate call to Aaron, threatening to take his own life. Desperate to reach his friend, Aaron rushes to the hotel poolside, trying to talk some sense into Aldous Snow. Despite his injuries - including a shattered arm suffered as he attempted to jump from the rooftop - Aldous Snow is driven by a newfound sense of purpose. Inspired by Aaron’s words and a sense of connection with his fans, he decides to perform at the Greek theatre, with Aaron by his side.

However, things take a turn when Sergio tries to offer Aaron drugs to help ease Aldous Snow’s pain. Enraged by this betrayal, Aaron quits his job on the spot and joins Aldous Snow backstage, determined to convince him to seek medical attention. But as he watches Aldous Snow perform with a newfound sense of joy and purpose, Aaron realizes that his friend has finally found what he needs - acceptance and happiness. With this realization, Aaron makes the difficult decision to leave the situation behind, opting instead to reconcile with his girlfriend in Seattle. Months later, a healthier and more sober Aldous Snow has returned to fame, thanks in part to Aaron’s efforts. The two friends reunite on VH1 Storytellers, where they share their incredible story of redemption and perseverance.