I was interested in seeing Superbad, from the maker of 40 Year Old Virgin, from the get go. When a friend of mine told me it was a must see comedy like he’s never seen before, i made sure to see it immediately. After seeing it, I thought to myself, “like he’s never seen before?” Apparently he’s never seen an 80s movie before.
This is the classic 80s scenario in which two or more “losers” are attempting to get some and the crazy adventures thar ensue. I am not saying it is in anyway unorignal though. It was more highly influenced and in a way an homage to those types of films.
The lead roles of seth and evan, played by former co-star comic reliefs Jonah Hill and Michael Cera, are two long life friend who have never been apart and are about to be split up in their next venture to college. Because of their awkwardness, their relationship transcends friendship into an almost romantic gayness that is absolutely and innocently hilarious. They feel that they need to really party down and get laid before college because it is and i quote, “their last chance”.
The somewhat smaller characters in this movie include 2 hysterical unorthodox cops and a annoying and dorky third wheel. One of the cops is played by the author, Seth Rogen, who I can say with fervency is an incredible comic writing talent.
This movie is CRAZY FUNNY! It’s a beautifully modernized Weird Science who’s script is bounds more clever and who’s characters are developed to the point of the audience empathizing and caring. The two main characters at times even presented an awkward sheepishness like that of Woody Allen.
In Four words “Go see this movie!”
