As close to a meaningful AND funny comedy as you're gonna get!

Rating: 10/10 (2 July 2019)

People really enjoy a well-executed comedy movie; one that has a lot of jokes throughout while keeping you compelled all the same. Superbad does just that. The hilarity of it all is, ironically enough, the outcome and most meaningful factor of the movie itself. Although they're two friends who are trying their best to lose their virginity (well, arguably one of them is more in to the idea than the other), the recurring theme here is friendship. It's done so well and the jokes throughout are balanced coherently and are done right. It doesn't overstay its welcome in any scene, the comedy is there, at all times, but it's never tiresome. The camaraderie is wonderful. The cast themselves do a terrific job at keeping you engaged and laughing. And its support cast do a fantastic job as well - looking at you, Bill Hader and Seth Rogen. If you're a fan of comedies and you have yet to watch Superbad, I highly recommend it. Four times I have seen it now, and it still makes me laugh more than most comedies do. What Superbad has established and solidified here is you don't need over-the-top jokes, toilet humour and stuff, et al, to be funny. Balanced out, fresh comedies like this are the real deal, with this one being a prominent figure in that said topic of film. I laugh when watching it but its closure is somewhat heartfelt and it truly captures the essence of friendship. A funny and meaningful movie and definitely one of the best comedy movies of the past decade for sure. 9/10.