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Superbad [Blu-ray] [2007]


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Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Michael Cera, Emma Stone

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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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Produced by Judd Apatow and co-written by Seth Rogen--both of THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN and KNOCKED UP fame--SUPERBAD is the story of two horny teenage geeks looking to lose their virginity before college. Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera) are hoping to end high school on a high note, and when one of their crushes (Emma Stone) invites them to a graduation party, the boys are ecstatic. That is, until they become responsible for supplying the party with alcohol. They hurriedly concoct a scheme to use their friend Fogell's (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) horrendously fake ID, but trouble soon arises when Fogell becomes the victim of a liquor store robbery. The cops (Rogen and Bill Hader) show up, and the evening quickly disintegrates into a hilarious mess of misunderstandings, sing-alongs, and beer mixed with laundry detergent.
Hill is a riot as the wild-haired and foul-mouthed Seth, and Mintz-Plasse is great fun as the uber-geek Fogell. But Michael Cera (formerly of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT) steals the show as the sensitive and level-headed Evan. His oddball line delivery and excellent comic timing make for some of the most bizarre but best moments of the film. Yet, despite gross-out jokes, SUPERBAD somehow manages to fly far above frat-boy, AMERICAN PIE-style humour. This is partly due to the comedic skill of the actors, but also because the characters--silly and absurd though they can be--are so well-written. Watching these bungling outcasts is a vivid reminder of the horrific lows and supreme highs of high school life, and their antics rather poignantly capture how age 18 can indeed be super bad, but also super good.

Laughed my ass off!
Review date: 2008-08-31 Rating: 10 out of 10

Classic teenage comedy. This is a brilliant film about three school geeks who plan on going to a party to be with some girls, so they volunteer to get the booze, but it was never going to be that simple. With constant run-ins with two hilarious police and a fake I.D. that just says "McLovin" it's definitely put itself into one of my favourite comedy films along side Borat.

I couldn't recommend it enough and the picture is stunning with great menu's and great sound.

A definite must-buy for everyone, just because it's a teen movie doesn't mean only teens can watch it.

"I am McLovin"

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It's exactly what is says on the box...
Review date: 2008-06-12 Rating: 2 out of 10

I read so many rave reviews on how good this film was that the purchase was a 'no brainer'...however, little did I know that it was obviously something in common with the people who wrote the reviews...and it's exactly what you need to watch it. I sat there waiting for the funny bits to materialise, a slight smirk the most I could manage...and the two LA cops...what was going on there? American teen movies for American's I guess, shame, because American Pie made the transition across the pond.

The transfer to Blu-ray is very good, pity the content is nowhere near the tranfer quality...

Probably the funniest movie for the past 10 years!
Review date: 2008-05-31 Rating: 10 out of 10

I saw this movie when it came out on DVD and let me tell you, if you liked American Pie, then you will be falling of your seat with fits of laughter. This movie has the most amazing characters and funny jokes. I knew I just had to have this on Blu-ray, and I am so glad I did eventually buy it. It's a great bargain price for a blu-ray film especially as you get an extra disc for special features. A definite purchase for your blu-ray collection.

Great movie
Review date: 2008-04-22 Rating: 8 out of 10

This is not Schindler's list so don't expect anything with a good story , this is just the sroty of 3 teenagers trying to buy alcohol in order to be popular with girls and maybe get laid.

What follows is a something in between American Pie and South Park , the main character ,Seth , is inspired in Cartman and he is both funny and annoying.

The secondary characters are also very funny and Michael Cera provides a bit of romance in the movie. The 2 cops are the most surreal part of the movie to the point of nearly ruining it.

This is an overall 4/5 movie entertaining and funny and full of rude jokes.

The Extras are almost useless , the outtakes are not as amusing as the real movie.

errrm well, that was a wasted rental
Review date: 2008-04-11 Rating: 2 out of 10

Thank the stars I only rented this! obviously this is a love or loathe film. This film trys so desperately to be funny... and apart from a few moments, fails to deliver! This film was a major let down. This film is obviously designed for 11 year old boys...Shame it got a 15 age rating! Rightly so..be warned this film is not suitable for kids it is full of the strong sexual swear words and references. If your hard up for something to watch and have no walls with wet paint that you could watch dry, this is the film for you

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

Creators:
Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Primary Contributor)
Jonah Hill (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
EAN: 5050629669411
Binding: Blu-ray
Number of items: 2
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-01-21
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Running time: 118 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: Italian (Original Language)
Language: Czech (Original Language)
Language: Hungarian (Original Language)
Language: Russian (Original Language)

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