Okay let me just be corny and say it...its superGOOD. I had the pleasure of seeing this tonight after hearing about the big box office numbers that it opened with similar to KNOCKED UP. This is one of those movies that takes place in just 24 hours. It's so weird by the previews you'd think this took place in the 70's ...I'm a dumbass but it was certainly a little theme they had going on with the style and sountrack.. Seth and Evan are best friends and do everything together- talking about girls, drinking beer, all kinds of shenanigans. But could the inseperable pair accidentally caused a problem for each other by being in such a tight knit? How will they accept the future and part ways and make other friends? Thats the serious questions that this movie poses, yes believe it or not - some of this movie makes you think about that. It's very true to life in that aspect and the makers did a wonderful job in that department and I just had to get that out there. OKAY now lets get to the fun! This movie is one of the best comedies I've seen in years, let alone best teen comedy. Its true when some critics say this is the "year that judd apatow and co. saved comedy" KNOCKED UP was only a couple months ago, two solid, quality film comedies in the same summer by the same people. The plot involves them finally getting semi-aquainted with some of the cool girls and getting invited to a party since thier friend (Fogel, Fagel, Mclovin..whatever you wish to call him haha) has a fake ID and can get the booze. Well, all kinds of hell breaks loose and the night ends up being a chase for alcohol and making it to the party on time. Like I mentioned before, this movie really balances the raunchy gross out stuff with the heart that a film like this needs to work, Think American Pie. Michael Cera as Evan was by far the best performance, he is subtle in his comedy and his prescence throughout the film making his final breakout/epiphany to Seth all the more powerful. Seth (Jonah Hill) is uber-talented in comedy as he showed in 'knocked up' earlier this year but sometimes his flip-outs were a little too much, calm down bud! And of course, Christopher Mintz-Plasse lucks out with having his first role EVER becoming so memorable as the infamous Mclovin. Bill Hader and Seth Rogen play the sleezy, drunk driving cops and their pretty funny to. The girls can't go without a compliment either, they don't have the biggest roles by any means but it was nice seeing them human-like and normal unlike most the stupid girls portrayed on film, Emma Stone as Jules was so refreshing, especially when her character provides a twist that you wouldn't expect from a high school senior. So yeah all and all this movie will leave you laughing, a little emotional and and nostalgic about your own life and choices. Nearly four years later and here we now have it-- the best teen film since the edgy and sexy Mean Girls.
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