Soundtrack is pretty fun

Rating: 7/10 (13 March 2011)

I hate Michael Cera. Didn't like him when I first saw him in Arrested Development don't like him years later as the same character. I do like the concept of this film where romance is fought for while therein lies the guise of visual video game references.
However, the chick he's fighting for is distant and a bit of a bitch/slut. Who the hell dates twins? And Michael's character is a bit douch-ey, juggling between girls and being all emo all the while.
If it were n0t for the main characters, I think I would have gotten a kick out of this movie. The side characters were awesome and very likable, but they didn't have as much screen time as I would have liked. Therefore, it sucked because while I was watching Michael Cera pine over another indie chick who dies her hair at whim, I was hoping and wishing for his roommate and his band mates to show up.
I do however, recommend it for kids. The beginning is boring for them, but if you get them past that, they will sit down and watch.
Lastly, I DO NOT understand why all the critics are googoo gaga over this film. It's nothing innovative and a lot of things are unexplained Like Ramona's appeal and Michael's ability to kick ass. And it's entertainment value is only redeemed by the minor characters who deserve more time on screen and the funny way of filming things.
Fart, poop, that's all I have to say.
(side note: Soundtrack is pretty fun)
Watched it 2nd time: However, even with all that said, this movie is based on a graphic novel/comic book or whatever the correct term is for it. So with that in mind, I may have exaggerated the severity of the lack of entertainment. I think my bias against Michael Cera didn't help my review of this movie whatsoever. Upon second watching, it's actually quite entertaining and smart. BLAH.