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Striking a balance between raunch and sweetness is a tall order for any film, but the Judd Apatow-produced Superbad manages to serve up both in equal and satisfying portions without undercutting a consistent stream of laugh-out-loud performances and gags.
Michael Cera (the sublime George Michael Bluth from Arrested Development) and unstoppable scene-stealer Jonah Hill (Apatow's Knocked Up) are lifelong pals who attempt to make up for years of obscurity by getting into one blow-out party before parting ways for college. An opportunity presents itself in the form of Hill's crush, the lovely Jules (Emma Stone), who wants the boys to bring liquor to her shindig. What follows is a combination road adventure and coming of age story as Cera and Hill tackle crazed party goers, a pair of overeager cops (played by co-scripter and producer Seth Rogen and Saturday Night Live's Bill Hader), and the hard truth about girls and their own emotional bond.
The humour is crass and occasionally gross but never mean-spirited, and Cera and Hill offer believable performances as guys wholly unaware of their own potential, yet ready to risk humiliation in order to find out. They're well supported by a cast of Apatow regulars, including Kevin Corrigan, Martin Starr, David Krumholtz, and Carla Gallo (and Stone and Martha MacIsaac are terrific as their love interests), but the film is completely shoplifted by newcomer Christopher Mintz-Plasse as their uber-nerdy pal Fogell, whose fake ID handle is among the film's funniest gags. Classic funk fans should also keep an ear out for the score by Lyle Workman, which features such James Brown and P-Funk veterans as Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, and Clyde Stubblefield. --Paul Gaita
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Determined to have sex before leaving for college, two teenagers agree to buy the booze for the coolest party in town, leading to a night they'll never forget.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By A. Elliott
Format:DVD
Superbad is not for everyone.
The one star reviews here demonstrate that a certain percentage of the poplace is just not going to get this movie - fair do's, to each their own.
However, there are many who perceive Superbad to be an instant comedy classic and the funniest film of the decade so far. I'm one of those people.
The film was many years in development, which comes across in the character development and interwoven storyline. Not that this is a complex story, by any means. It's a very simple premise of three guys who need to buy liquor for their grad party. The beauty of the film is not in what they are doing, but in how they do it.
The three main characters are well cast and genuinely funny - Christopher Mintz-Platz in his debut role (Mclovin!) is a scene stealer and the laurel and hardy-esque pairing of Jonah Hill and Michael Cera (as Seth and Evan) gives this film a solid backbone, a great platform for the filmakers to introduce a wierd and wonderful array of supporting characters into the mix - including co-writer Seth Rogan and Bill Hader as a pair of crazy cops.
Behind the comedic vulgarity and Animal House / American Pie facade, this film succeeds because it has a heart. As the action continues, we realise that this is also a veiled coming-of-age drama.
The filmakers have approached their subject with an obvious dedication to make this film something more than just another teen comedy.
A funky soundtrack and vintage 70's feel (although the movie is set in the present day) complete the package.
This film has that rare rewatchable quality which will demand repeated viewings time and time again, to those who love it.
Superbad is supergood. 5/5
The one star reviews here demonstrate that a certain percentage of the poplace is just not going to get this movie - fair do's, to each their own.
However, there are many who perceive Superbad to be an instant comedy classic and the funniest film of the decade so far. I'm one of those people.
The film was many years in development, which comes across in the character development and interwoven storyline. Not that this is a complex story, by any means. It's a very simple premise of three guys who need to buy liquor for their grad party. The beauty of the film is not in what they are doing, but in how they do it.
The three main characters are well cast and genuinely funny - Christopher Mintz-Platz in his debut role (Mclovin!) is a scene stealer and the laurel and hardy-esque pairing of Jonah Hill and Michael Cera (as Seth and Evan) gives this film a solid backbone, a great platform for the filmakers to introduce a wierd and wonderful array of supporting characters into the mix - including co-writer Seth Rogan and Bill Hader as a pair of crazy cops.
Behind the comedic vulgarity and Animal House / American Pie facade, this film succeeds because it has a heart. As the action continues, we realise that this is also a veiled coming-of-age drama.
The filmakers have approached their subject with an obvious dedication to make this film something more than just another teen comedy.
A funky soundtrack and vintage 70's feel (although the movie is set in the present day) complete the package.
This film has that rare rewatchable quality which will demand repeated viewings time and time again, to those who love it.
Superbad is supergood. 5/5
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'm amazed how poorly rated this film is on Amazon. If you're interested in this film, PLEASE don't get put off by the reviews here.
This is an original and genuinely funny film. There are a number of comparisons that can be drawn to American Pie, but ultimately Superbad ushers in the next generation of teen comedy (and I'm sure it will have as many immitators as American Pie predictably did).
If you want to find out the ratings this film really deservers try:
IMDB - 7.9
(if you use IMDB, you'll know this is a high score)
rotten tomatoes - 87% fresh (!!!)
("Consensus: An authentic take on the awkwardness of the high school experience.")
When I saw this in the cinema, the entire audience was rolling about laughing at many points during the film (which is rare in the UK!). If you have a sense of humour, don't miss out! This is one of the best comedies of the 00s.
This is an original and genuinely funny film. There are a number of comparisons that can be drawn to American Pie, but ultimately Superbad ushers in the next generation of teen comedy (and I'm sure it will have as many immitators as American Pie predictably did).
If you want to find out the ratings this film really deservers try:
IMDB - 7.9
(if you use IMDB, you'll know this is a high score)
rotten tomatoes - 87% fresh (!!!)
("Consensus: An authentic take on the awkwardness of the high school experience.")
When I saw this in the cinema, the entire audience was rolling about laughing at many points during the film (which is rare in the UK!). If you have a sense of humour, don't miss out! This is one of the best comedies of the 00s.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After seeing the trailer I wasn't convinced but when a friend made me watch the film I realised how wrong I was. A few reviews correctly state that the story is not particually original, however the characters and dialogue make this film. The best comedy film of this genre I have seen since Anchor Man or Old skool.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Supergood!
Superbad is already a modern-day classic comedy. If you haven't seen it, I would definitely recommend picking it up for a good laugh.
Published 1 day ago by Anon
5.0 out of 5 stars
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AWESOME, watched it online and loved t as it's just like me and my mate haha, great condition and features . BUY IT NOW !
Published 1 month ago by Not what it says
1.0 out of 5 stars
Are you kidding? A comedy? ....
Okay the jig is up. Apatow must be owed favours by a hell of a lot of critics. It's the only way to explain why this was so highly rated. Sexist, juvenile, boring, unfunny. Read more
Published 2 months ago by inchworm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Overrated much.
I finally decided to buy this film because I had heard so much great stuff about it... Ok, I'm not gonna deny, there was a few funny scenes but I felt the film dragged...
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Published 2 months ago by Shane
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my all-time favourites
I could quite easily and unregrettedly say that Superbad is my favourite comedy movie of all time. This movie is just full of hilarious content, how anyone could disagree baffles... Read more
Published 2 months ago by matthewson1995
5.0 out of 5 stars
Arrived fast
The product arrived fast and was in good condtion. Sometimes cases are damaged, but it wasn't the case this time.
Published 3 months ago by Guðrið P.
1.0 out of 5 stars
ok here's the deal.....
..... im sure this is a very good movie, but i just bought this for my 5 year old son, thinking it was a caper comedy with a trio of friends and it presented some extremely... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Captainscribe
1.0 out of 5 stars
NOT Funny At All
I am not a hater of these types of movies, as American high-school teen movies are among my favourite genres of movies - just so you know I'm not criticising this movie for the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Trojanhorse11
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie
A must have movie for any movie lover. I like collecting all the movies I like, and this is one.
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