This entertaining comedy is more of a coming of age film than the ultimate party movie.

Rating: 8/10 (5 December 2007)

Seth (Johan Hill) and Even (Michael Cera) are best friends for years now but since they are leaving for college after their high school is done. Which their plans has changed as well, since they are not going in the same college. They would like to have one big party and hopefully trying to get laid with the girls, they have crushes on. When Seth's dream-girl Jules (Emma Stone) asks Seth if he could buy booze for her party. Even hopes to buy his dream-girl Becca (Martha MacIssac), her favorite bottle of alcohol. Since Seth's and Even's goofy buddy Fogell (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) is getting a fake I.D., if it's convincing enough for his new I.D. But then these three friends turns completely different, when they supposedly fool-proof plans goes bad. Since Fogell's fake I.D., which he calls himself only as McLovin!. Seth and Even thinks that Fogell got arrested by two not-so-bright cops (Bill Hader and Seth Rogen), which these cops still act like teenagers. Now Seth and Even are trying to find ways to find booze before they could go to that "big" party for the end of their High School years. But there's pressure of these two friends, since they might lose their friendship before they go to separate ways in different college.
Directed by Greg Mottola (The Daytrippers) made an amusing comedy of age comedy that has some big laughs and this actually plays this film is more real to life than the typical teen comedies, that you would normally see. Hill and Cera have good chemistry together, they also have good performances as well. Which their performances gives the movie it's heart. Newcomer Mintz-Plesse steals the show, he brings some of the picture's best laughs. He is extremely likable out-through the film. This comedy was one of the biggest hits in the summer of 2007 and the reviews were surprisingly good for this kind of film. "Superbad" could have been a really bad movie if they didn't have the right director for the coming of age comedy. But Mottola's does an fine job with his second film, which he cares enough for the characters in the movie by making them as real as possible with memorable roles.
The Single Disc DVD Version of the "Unrated" Cut is actually four minutes longer than the R-Rated Theatrical Cut. DVD has an good anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) transfer and an fine Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD has an amusing commentary track by the cast & crew members of the picture, Deleted/Extended Scenes, Outtakes and more. This is probably one of the best teens movies in a long time and it is the kind of film that adults will enjoy as well. "Superbad" has its flaws here and there, especially during the middle half. Where it's drags a bit and there's some cheap laughs along the way. But it's doesn't hurt, it was certainly very different than what i have expected to be. But it's certainly a very good movie, it is the kind of film. When teenagers will have a special place in their hearts for this movie like "The Breakfest Club" for those who really loved it. Which i still watch, even though i am much older now and still loving it. "Superbad" will be contemporary classic for the teenagers and young adults. Don't miss it. Written by Seth Rogan (Drillbit Taylor, Pineapple Express) and Even Goldberg. Which Rogan and Goldberg came up with the premise of this movie, since they were 13 years old!. Produced by Judd Apatow (The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up). Many of Apatow's regular cast members appears in bit parts. Also available in a 2-Disc Collector's Edition. (****/*****).