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Superbad (Theatrical Cut) [2007]


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Amazon.co.uk Review

Superbad, for many, was the surprise hit of the year. Yet when you consider the comedy pedigree sitting behind the camera, perhaps it’s not that much of a turn up. Director Greg Mottola, for instance, cut his teeth on episodes of Arrested Development and the underrated US show Undeclared. Co-writer Evan Goldberg has credits on the US Ali G show, while his partner in scribe is Seth Rogen, star of 2007’s other breakout comedy, Knocked Up. And with that film’s director, Judd Apatow, also on the production team, it’s understandable to see where Superbad gets its quality from.

Yet in spite of all of these names behind the camera, Superbad is powered by Jonah Hill, previously seen in mainly supporting roles, as the foul-mothed Seth. In conjunction with Michael Cera’s Evan, he bursts his way through a film that sees the pair of them trying to buy booze to go to a girl-filled party, before they go their separate ways to college.

Hill and Cera are strong in their lead roles, and keep Superbad motoring even through its quieter moments. But the scene stealer has to be Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Fogell, or--courtesy of his fake ID--McLovin. When he encounters two cops, played by Rogen and Bill Hader, comedy gold swiftly ensues.

Superbad isn’t as consistently funny as Knocked Up, and its running time may outstay its welcome a little, but it’s still a tough film to knock. It’s simple and straightforward aim, to sit on your screen and generate plenty of laughs, is comfortably achieved, and its rewatch value is high as well. Well worth a look. --Simon Brew


a masterpiece of the genre
Review date: 2008-12-04 Rating: 10 out of 10

The nostalgic end of high school movie genre is a small one, but full of both very popular and some equally high quality films (American Grafitti, Dazed & Confused etc.) and this is one of the very best.

Yes, it has some of the crudest jokes of any recent Hollywood comedy, but they are very funny indeed. It also doesn't end up as mawkish as 'Knocked Up', so you're saved from that film's poor finale.

Like most of these films though, the crude and sarcastic humour is actually hiding the nostalgia of the film-makers (and the long past 18 real target audience- these films aren't really about or for the age group they show on screen) for that brief period before the horrors of adult life impinge on all that's joyful and important in life.

I don't think I've seen a film in recent years that has got as close to the truth as this one for putting the relationships between teenage boys on screen. The ending is as emotionally loaded for me as the fade to white of 'Thelma & Louise' is to a wholly different audience.

The only thing better (and this is mostly because I'm British and from the part of the country that it's set in) is the TV show 'The Inbetweeners', which I recommend if you like this film.

As a t-shirt I saw recently said 'I am McLovin!'.

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Superbad is an accurate description
Review date: 2008-10-16 Rating: 2 out of 10

As a fan of slapstick and other offbeat comedies, I was mislead by the trailer into thinking that this would be another good movie - boy, was I wrong. In fact, the trailer is, probably, a compilaton of all the funny scenes in the whole movie.
I bought this at a £3.99 discount price and still felt robbed!

I wish I could have given it a 0 star rating!!!!!!!!


SuperBAD is accurate
Review date: 2008-05-04 Rating: 2 out of 10

Quite simply one of the worst movies I have ever seen - definitely in my top 10 worst of all time. Very few amusing parts - the main character is so irritating that he actually does provide the most laughs - but only when he is being run over AGAIN. It is almost impossible to have any empathy with any of the main characters as people simply do not behave like that (the initial porn site discussion with his best mate being a case in point) in the real world and those that do are the sort of irritating losers who you try to avoid, not spend 1.5 hours of your life watching in the vain hope something truly horrible is about to happen to them. AVOID.

Super BAD
Review date: 2008-05-01 Rating: 4 out of 10

This was such a let down, was funny in parts but the story line was predictable and boring very similar to previous films

New-age, sparkling toilet humour.
Review date: 2008-04-12 Rating: 10 out of 10

This is a hilariously funny film. Superb script, identifiable, blatantly crude and crass... but brilliant. Just see it.

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Seth Rogen
Emma Stone
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Jonah Hill
Michael Cera

Creators:
Michael Cera (Primary Contributor)
Jonah Hill (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
EAN: 5035822669437
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-01-21
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 108 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Original Language)

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