Great film

Rating: 10/10 (24 August 2007)

I've had the pleasure of seeing this gem a couple of times and I must say it is a terrific comedy with big heart.It takes tremendously smart writers,a smart director and clever actors to pull off a film that on the surface is so brutally honest and vulgar yet underneath carries a real universal mature theme that I found quite simply, f'n beautiful. I've seen it with a couple of different audiences and I could sense some people a little uncomfortable and offended at points, but that's the beauty of Superbad.It never at any point apologizes and consistently remains profane,clever and silly,yet strangely poignant.It also peppers in some hysterical quotes (e.g "pubic salad with Seth's own dressing") and some brilliant arcane references ("Jason Stone...who looks like f'n Zach Morris!") .The side subplot with the cops was definitely a little over the top and zany,but I thought what the hell,it is a comedy after all and they were indeed hilarious("prepare to get f***** by the long dick of the law!"...gold).Smart audiences who cherish their youth,appreciate friendship and enjoy a solid mix of raunch with razor sharp wit will surely be endeared by this fantastic flick.A comedy classic.