- Directors: Miguel Arteta
- Region: All Regions
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B005VAEUC8
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SUPERBAD's Michael Cera discovers a vacation romance in YOUTH IN REVOLT, a teen comedy from CHARLIE BARTLETT's screenwriter, Gustin Nash, and director Miguel Arteta (CHUCK AND BUCK). The film is an adaptation of C.D. Payne's first book in a series of best-selling satirical novels starring Nick Twisp, a sexually charged 14-year-old whose intelligence and hormones get him into all sorts of adventures.
Michael Cera, as nice-guy Nick, takes a masterful turn in a role in not altogether distant from his character in the modern classics, SUPERBAD and JUNO. Along with his trademark, nevertheless brilliant, take on adolescent awkwardness Cera delivers a delightfully edgy performance as the ever so slightly mental Francois, Nick's dangerous alter ego. YOUTH IN REVOLT shows the potentially funny side of a schizophrenic loon, and Cera is fantastic in a role in contrast to the usual nervy cuteness. With added delight from an exceptional comedic cast including Justin Long, Zach Galifianakis and Steve Buscemi, YOUTH IN REVOLT has been critically hailed 'a delightful film that makes no apologies for its irreverence.'
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having this highly recommended to me by a friend I was very eager to watch this, perhaps the hype was what made my first viewing of the film a relatively laugh free experience. But there was something about this film, a charm, that made me compelled to give it a second chance. And I must say I'm rather glad I did.
This little gem of an indie teen comedy is, in my opinion, just what this dying genre of "teen comedies" needed. Yes it some times falls flat, but luckily this film has enough of an original slant and charm to keep it trudging along until the end.
Overall I think it is a very sweet and funny movie. Yes, it has major flaws, however there is something about this film that I really like, and continue to like. I would highly recommend this film if you want to sit back and have a nice little movie to finish a long day.
For the record, the special features are pretty rubbish.
This little gem of an indie teen comedy is, in my opinion, just what this dying genre of "teen comedies" needed. Yes it some times falls flat, but luckily this film has enough of an original slant and charm to keep it trudging along until the end.
Overall I think it is a very sweet and funny movie. Yes, it has major flaws, however there is something about this film that I really like, and continue to like. I would highly recommend this film if you want to sit back and have a nice little movie to finish a long day.
For the record, the special features are pretty rubbish.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am a bit of a fan of Michael Cera although the does tend to play the same character in all the films that he's in, although this may be the fault of casting directors rather than the actor himself. This film's plot is based around 16-year-old self-confessed nerd called Nick Twisp whose dysfunctional mother's boyfriend's antics force them to holiday in a trailer park where he meets the beautiful and intellectual Sheemi whose interests complement his own, she is a bit of a francophile which leads Twisp to create a cooler French alter-ego called Francois Dillinger whose twisted plan to capture Sheeni's heart leads to a series of comic situations.
I did enjoy this film and the acting from a talented cast which included Portia Doubleday (Sheeni), Jean Smart (Mrs Twisp), Ray Liotta (one of Mrs Twisp's boyfriends) and Steve Buscemi as his estranged father all gave excellent performances. Some of it was fairly unbelievable at times, but entertaining all the same. I did love the scenes with Viyay, Nick's friend from high school, as he was very entertaining indeed.
A good film to watch if you're a fan of Michael Cera and at 88 minutes, it's short and sharp enough to maintain your interest.
I did enjoy this film and the acting from a talented cast which included Portia Doubleday (Sheeni), Jean Smart (Mrs Twisp), Ray Liotta (one of Mrs Twisp's boyfriends) and Steve Buscemi as his estranged father all gave excellent performances. Some of it was fairly unbelievable at times, but entertaining all the same. I did love the scenes with Viyay, Nick's friend from high school, as he was very entertaining indeed.
A good film to watch if you're a fan of Michael Cera and at 88 minutes, it's short and sharp enough to maintain your interest.
By Harvey Burns
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Usually, Michael Cera plays that socially and sexually awkward teen that we've all seen in Superbad, Scott Pilgrim and Nick and Norah's infinite playlist. However, In youth in revolt we still see Cera's awkward side and then he later becomes rebellious. We see things that we wouldn't usually expect of Michael Cera and that's a good thing. I recommend this film because we see the transition of awkward teen to badass.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Youth in Revolt
Very good film at a good price. If you haven't seen this film i would suggest it, Michael Cera at his best.
Dvd took longer than I thought it would to arrive but hey ho.
Dvd took longer than I thought it would to arrive but hey ho.
Published 3 months ago by Greg Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny!
Michael Cera is a fantastic actor, this flick moves at a very enjoyable pace and cements Michael as one of America's best young actors around today.
Published 3 months ago by Mark B
5.0 out of 5 stars
Big Hit
Bought this for my streetwise son - he rates it very highly. A great buy for any bright kid who is in touch.
Published 15 months ago by Lou Eddie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Some tenuous plot elements, but still very funny
I got this film just on the strength of Michael Cera being in it, as I realised that I quite enjoy his brand of 'plucky geekery'. You definitely get that here. Read more
Published 21 months ago by El Zilcho
3.0 out of 5 stars
evil cera
a mixed bag of a movie which falters up and down with a darkly comic tone. The main selling point is cera who branches out from his timid nerd character to play one bad ass to try... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2011 by A. C. Edmondston
4.0 out of 5 stars
refreshing
im glad i dont bother going by the star rating's on any films now, as i probably wouldnt have bothered with this one, i love a broad range of movies and movie genres, from garden... Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2010 by A. fordham
1.0 out of 5 stars
Worst film I have ever seen!
Comedy? Comedy? Comedy? Comedy my arse this is one of the least funnyist films I have ever seen in my life! The only funny thing in it was the fact it was meant to be funny. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2010 by Ben
3.0 out of 5 stars
It had its moments - along with some very good acting
This film was the total opposite to what I expected. If you're expecting a fun filled comedy about teen revolt you're going to be disappointed. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2010 by The Truth
1.0 out of 5 stars
uhhhh what????
i was very disappointed with this film. im a fan of comedies so was keen to see this, but straight away i was actually waiting for it to get good.which of course,it never did. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2010 by baker985
5.0 out of 5 stars
Teen Comedy At Its Finest
The last film I watched was Youth In Revolt on Blu-ray, a class performance from Michael Cera who has perfected the 'awkward teen' character to a T. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2010 by Jasmine Henry
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