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weren’t blonde bombshells; they weren’t the hottest in the school. And best of all, instead of being the typical “party girls” they actually had substance. It turns out Jules (Emma Stone), Seth’s crush and the host of the party, doesn’t drink. And while Evan’s crush Becca (Martha MacIsaac) makes a fool of herself by drunkenly trying to seduce Evan, the next day she apologizes and is embarrassed for her out-of-character behavior.
While Seth and Evan’s plight was relatable, Fogell/McLovin’s storyline veers the movie into more outrageous territory. His wild night of debauchery with the two reckless dumb-as-rocks police officers (played by Rogan and Bill Hader) was the more ridiculous, out-there side-plot. Admittedly their joy rides, bar fights, gunplay and general buffoonery bring tons of laughs but it was really the only implausible thing in the film.
This summer seems to be bookended by two first-rate comedies, essentially created by the same group of guys. First came Knocked Up, and now here’s Superbad. What better way to end a season than with uncontrollable laughter?
Movie Grade: A-
Synopsis:
Superbad revolves around two co-dependent high school seniors (Hill and Cera) who set out to score alcohol for a party, believing that girls will then hook up with them and they will be ready for college. But as the night grows more chaotic, overcoming their separation anxiety becomes a greater challenge than getting the girls. |
