Will set new rules... Hilarious if you take for what it is!

Rating: 8/10 (21 December 2008)

Before watching "Superbad" I really expected little but I decided to watch it anyways because of all of the hype it generated on IMDb.
Then MTV somehow viewed and gave it's trust by trying to promote it like the new "American Pie" or new teen comedy that could generate new rules for the genre.
That lowered my expectations and I didn't felt like watching it. Things got worse when it got such a quick transfer to HBO.
And my opinion didn't change just after 15 minutes of viewing... I must say that I'm not a teen by any means but I've watched the groundbreaking teen comedies from the 80's and 90's and that's why I'm not easily offended and I know what to expect... but after 15 minutes all I could resume from the movie were cursing, not funny and grotesque sex jokes, and stereotype characters. I thought: "what a waste of time!":... but I can say I was wrong.
As the movie progresses you can feel a vibe that tells you that it's a new classic and will generate a cult. I can't explain why but it truly delivers extremely funny moments, some hilarious acting, and best of all; situations that make you think "I wish I was a teenager again!".
The acting is truly hilarious and the three main characters deliver truly memorable moments... that McLovin' is just the best character and probably the new Jason Biggs.
The idiotic cops were something to consider... With such stupidity and the typical funny display of white trash, you can't help but laugh.
There are offensive jokes sure, but what comedy does not have them? Here most of them work...
I didn't like that the movie displayed the two sides of behavior: good and disastrous. You can either feel sympathy for the good ones that take the good moral decisions or go with the flow and follow what will make you "Popular".
Watch this movie ONLY IF YOU ARE IN THE MOOD for mindless offensive comedy that won't make you a better person but that will make you forget about daily life. Let your brain on the couch and enjoy!