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Ben Stiller goes for laughs with "The Watch" despite controversy

2012-07-24 6 Dailymotion

Rough Cut (No Reporter Narration)<br/> <br />Funnymen Ben Stiller, Jonah Hill and Vince Vaughn took a stroll down the red carpet for the premiere of their newest comedy film, "The Watch," on Monday evening (July 23).<br/> <br />Joining the usual suspects of American comedy films is British comedian Richard Ayoade. The film marks his acting debut in a leading role. Although he was the new kid on the block, the filming process proved to be learning experience, for his co-stars.<br/> <br />"The Watch" follows four ordinary guys who form a neighborhood watch. They unknowingly stumble upon an extraterrestrial invasion in their own neighborhood and set out to become local heroes.<br/> <br />The film was under fire earlier this year when teenager Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Florida by a man who claimed he was fulfilling his duties of neighborhood watch. As a result, the original title of the film, "Neighborhood Watch," was scrapped.<br/> <br />The cast hopes audiences realize there is no connection between the shooting and the film and hope fans can still enjoy the film.<br/> <br />"We're just a comedy, you know. The point of this movie is for people to laugh. It's a broad comedy, kind of absurdist about aliens you know, coming down. So, it really has nothing to do with that event and I hope people just laugh and enjoy the film," said Ben Stiller.<br/> <br />"The Watch" hits U.S. theaters July 27.

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