Superbad (2-Disc Unrated Extended Edition) [Blu-ray]
Superbad (2-Disc Unrated Extended Edition) [Blu-ray]
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 12/04/2007 Run time: 119 minutes Rating: UrStriking 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 blowout 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 partygoers, 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 humor 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 movie’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
Stills from Superbad (click for larger image)
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Stars horrible, just horrible
This movie basically sums up all that is bad about our society. I found it completely unwatchable.
It is not just lewd and vulgar but demeaning to men, to women, to humanity.
The plot is asinine, the dialogue gross and not funny.
I can appreciate bawdy humor as much as the next person. There’s lots in Chaucer. But this demeans the intelligence of all who watch it.
Far from aspiring to be our best selves, this movie glorifies our worst selves.
I would be depressed if I thought this movie represented the next generation. Fortunately, I know from my own kids and their friends that it represents only the worst of their generation — not the best, not even the average.
5 Stars SuperTrue
I thought I’d read the 1 star reviews before writing mine. I’m guessing there are a lot of people who would be offended by this movie: some who are offended by silly sophomoric humor, some who are prudish and others for whom it hits too close to home. The rest are looking for a cinematic masterpiece and are sorely disappointed.
This is a somewhat over-the-top portrayal of typical pubescent male behavior. This is the movie’s genius, because you know that much of what happens in this movie has happened in some fashion somewhere in America. Male teen behavior is inherently funny (unless you’re a parent of one) and this movie takes full advantage of that fact. Everyone who has ever been a teenager has known someone who could have been a character in this movie.
Suggestion: Watch this movie with an open mind and no preconceptions. It is not like most American comedies. Do not look for a point or moral to the story, just sit back, relax and have a giggle.
1 Stars SuperCrap
This movie is purely over-rated junk. It gave a few chuckles altogether, but it was dull, the jokes were the same throughout, the story was bad, the characters were lame, and ultimately is a bad movie.
3 Stars Don’t Watch it With Your Parents!!!
They would freak out! Unless they were like that back in their day. Superbad is a pretty funny movie. Evan and Seth are spending their last few days with each other until they go off to college. They get invited to Jules’ party, but they need to get beer. They rely on Fogell, AKA McLovin to get the beer. From that point on, nothing goes right, and that’s what makes it funny! I’d recommend SUPERBAD!!!
5 Stars Classic movie of my generation
My siblings had “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”, and even though its a great movie, its a bit outdated for me. Enter Superbad. This movie is downright hysterical. I find myself quoting lines with people all the time, and no matter what, we always laugh. Great flick and I am glad I now have a movie I can identify with my high school years (even though that was 8 years back, eek).
Filed under: Blue Ray Movie Reviews