2008 Woodie Awards
Movie review: Superbad
Erik Hyrkas
Issue date: 9/20/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment
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"Superbad," another comedy from producers of "The 40 Year Old Virgin," and "Knocked Up," recently hit theaters.
With the comedic writing and acting of Seth Rogen, it proves genuinely funny. That is, if
crude pornographic jokes hit your fancy. This is another flick you may prefer not to see with your parents. The dialogue is raunchy and sometimes a bit over the top. Nevertheless, despite the shocking aspects, it will entertain youth, and most likely discomfort elders.
The story revolves around three high school seniors, Seth, Evan and Fogell, and their attempt to take one last shot at scoring girls before college. Seth, played by Jonah Hill, who can also be seen in "Knocked Up," is the mastermind of the three, and the most abrasive character in the film.
His master plan of liquoring up a party thanks to Fogell's fake ID dubbed "McLovin," turns to trouble when a liquor store robbery delays the purchase, and cops take Fogell for a wild ride.
Evan, played by "Arrested Development's," Michael Cera, is the timid middle road moral compass of the three, who waters down his best friend Seth's angry and vulgar demeanor, keeping him from killing Fogell. Meanwhile Fogell, played by Christopher Mintz-Plasse is the nerdy, socially awkward, vest-wearing runt of the group.
The plot line seems intriguing at first, the problem is the lack of storyline organization. It doesn't seem to go anywhere. While 75 percent of the laughs revolve around Seth's soapbox dialogue, what's left are a few scenes of situational humor, some of which prove ultimately revolting.
If you're in the mood for a comedy "Superbad" will suffice. I cannot deny the hilarity even with all of the fluff. If you watch "Knocked Up," after, you will be disappointed.
Review results: 3 out of 5 fish.
With the comedic writing and acting of Seth Rogen, it proves genuinely funny. That is, if
crude pornographic jokes hit your fancy. This is another flick you may prefer not to see with your parents. The dialogue is raunchy and sometimes a bit over the top. Nevertheless, despite the shocking aspects, it will entertain youth, and most likely discomfort elders.
The story revolves around three high school seniors, Seth, Evan and Fogell, and their attempt to take one last shot at scoring girls before college. Seth, played by Jonah Hill, who can also be seen in "Knocked Up," is the mastermind of the three, and the most abrasive character in the film.
His master plan of liquoring up a party thanks to Fogell's fake ID dubbed "McLovin," turns to trouble when a liquor store robbery delays the purchase, and cops take Fogell for a wild ride.
Evan, played by "Arrested Development's," Michael Cera, is the timid middle road moral compass of the three, who waters down his best friend Seth's angry and vulgar demeanor, keeping him from killing Fogell. Meanwhile Fogell, played by Christopher Mintz-Plasse is the nerdy, socially awkward, vest-wearing runt of the group.
The plot line seems intriguing at first, the problem is the lack of storyline organization. It doesn't seem to go anywhere. While 75 percent of the laughs revolve around Seth's soapbox dialogue, what's left are a few scenes of situational humor, some of which prove ultimately revolting.
If you're in the mood for a comedy "Superbad" will suffice. I cannot deny the hilarity even with all of the fluff. If you watch "Knocked Up," after, you will be disappointed.
Review results: 3 out of 5 fish.
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