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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.
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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
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
By Greg Evans
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
By Mark B
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
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. The films follows the quirky lead character Nick Twisp and his attempts one Summer, to win the girl he loves' heart by creating an alter ego with a too-cool-for-school attitude,'Francois Dillinger' who helps Nick to make some tricky choices. As expected, along the way he runs into all sorts of obstacles and trouble, including rough preppy, an encounter with drugs and a run in with the law. It all results in a very entertaining story, delivering some amazing one-liners as well as some, slightly unexpected twists.
The film's a bit rude, and that's possibly an understatement with both sex and drugs present (minus the rock & roll), but with it's 15 age rating, a little 'boundary-pushing' is expected. Cera delivers a great performance as both halves of his character's persona and he breaks out of his shell as a typical misunderstood teen stereotype to play the incredibly charismatic and funny 'Francois Dillinger'. The film is also made great by Portia Doubleday's performance as Cera's love interest and their chemistry really makes the film that whole bit better.
Excellent, funny and is the film to watch for some belting laughs.
The film's a bit rude, and that's possibly an understatement with both sex and drugs present (minus the rock & roll), but with it's 15 age rating, a little 'boundary-pushing' is expected. Cera delivers a great performance as both halves of his character's persona and he breaks out of his shell as a typical misunderstood teen stereotype to play the incredibly charismatic and funny 'Francois Dillinger'. The film is also made great by Portia Doubleday's performance as Cera's love interest and their chemistry really makes the film that whole bit better.
Excellent, funny and is the film to watch for some belting laughs.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A. fordham
Format:DVD
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 state to shoot 'em up, kick-ass is kick-ass too. this film isnt trying to be 'superbad' just because ceras on the cover, it was enjoyable to watch,not too predictable, (i almost thought 'trent' was also going to turn out to be 'francois' well acted small film,a touch of indie to it.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
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. It's more of a teen-angst-Romeo-and-Juliet affair based in a trailer park.
The film itself is fairly flat - largely in part to Cero's acting style. But that's him. That's what he does and you either love it or hate it. In this instance, I actually think it complemented the film.
Basically the story is this (don't worry - no spoilers) : guy hates life. Guy is forced to go on short break. Guy meets girl. Guy falls in love. Guy is forced to come up with evil alter ego to win said love's heart.
Cero is pretty good in both roles - what I mean to say is he's pretty good when he's playing the main role, and his evil alter ego - French Hell raiser- Franscoise Dillinger. In fact he's pretty convincing in places, and makes a good psycho.
There are some good cameos by people such as Ray 'too much surgery' Liotta, Steve Buscemi, and the extremely likeable guy/nerd (I forget his name) from Dodgeball - who in this case plays kind of a dark character.
There are however some very good scenes too. For instance the whole episode where Cissero elopes to the French boarding school is good. As is the journey back.
The film has one or two gags in it, but they're not laugh our loud funny. All in all though it's a pleasant watch - just not spectacular.
I give it 6 or 7 out of 10. It was by no means unwatchable but overall, it was lacking that extra something.
If you found this review helpful please give it a thumbs up, if not comment on why so I can do a better job for you next time. Thanks :-)
The film itself is fairly flat - largely in part to Cero's acting style. But that's him. That's what he does and you either love it or hate it. In this instance, I actually think it complemented the film.
Basically the story is this (don't worry - no spoilers) : guy hates life. Guy is forced to go on short break. Guy meets girl. Guy falls in love. Guy is forced to come up with evil alter ego to win said love's heart.
Cero is pretty good in both roles - what I mean to say is he's pretty good when he's playing the main role, and his evil alter ego - French Hell raiser- Franscoise Dillinger. In fact he's pretty convincing in places, and makes a good psycho.
There are some good cameos by people such as Ray 'too much surgery' Liotta, Steve Buscemi, and the extremely likeable guy/nerd (I forget his name) from Dodgeball - who in this case plays kind of a dark character.
There are however some very good scenes too. For instance the whole episode where Cissero elopes to the French boarding school is good. As is the journey back.
The film has one or two gags in it, but they're not laugh our loud funny. All in all though it's a pleasant watch - just not spectacular.
I give it 6 or 7 out of 10. It was by no means unwatchable but overall, it was lacking that extra something.
If you found this review helpful please give it a thumbs up, if not comment on why so I can do a better job for you next time. Thanks :-)
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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 16 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 22 months ago by El Zilcho
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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
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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
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
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