Superbad: McLovin?! That's bad-ass!!

Rating: 9/10 (9 September 2007)

When you take into account the amount of bad comedies that have been released lately, and near enough the same sort of style, IE: "40 Year Old Virgin" and "Knocked Up", when Superbad was advertised, I didn't really think to give it a chance. Another brick in the wall...boy how wrong was I! I got a private screening, and decided to give it a chance. Besides, from what I had heard, it was basically a teen-movie that had been recognised to be better than American Pie. I did enjoy American Pie, its more of a cult thing though with teenagers, and it was released around my age-gap.
"Superbad" is far more crass and "in-your-face" than any other teen-movie. In fact, it simply grabs them by the face, and wipes its vileness all over them. Its absolutely genius.
The film is basically about 3 teenagers; Seth (Hill), a crude large lad who talks more pussy, Evan (Cera), a quiet yet philosophical and intelligent lad who gets his point across and Fogell (Mintz-Plasse), the nerdy, yet really open geek, who dons a fake ID with a name "McLovin" and thinks he's the mutts nuts when things go his way. This trio are quite the unpopular kids at their high-school. They share all the trauma's, laughs and gags together, which involve talking about sex, girls, watching porn, getting drunk and partying hard (in their own way). It's their last day as high-schoolers, and these guys want to go out with a bang. The story looks at each character individually throughout the film, as they get invited to one of the hottest parties in town. Their mission: is to supply the booze.
The casting is simple. Two main characters, with a good supporting cast, and the best supporting geek since sliced bread. Christopher Mintz-Plasse, take a bow. He portrays the "high-school" geek to absolute perfection. The guy that everybody love to hate - yet, you'll love the blighter so very much! His presence in the movie makes this film what it is. The way he talks, looks and actions he does throughout the film are golden. Jonah Hill takes the lead and gives a broad and crude performance, whilst Cera also dons a great performance taking and talking the more mature approach of the three. The relationship between these guys is magic. At times they hate each other, but you all know their still best friends. Its polite insults for them. The amount of swearing is probably a bit OTT, but hey, it is teenagers - name me teens that don't swear these days. Behind closed doors, this is what happens! I can honestly say with my hand held up, that this movie will probably be the funniest and biggest comedy this year, and the best teen movie since the original American Pie. Give it a chance.
It's all about McLovin!