Superbad=Superfunny

The movie Superbad, written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, is another vulgar yet hilarious comedy in the vein of Knocked Up (in which Rogen stars). I say another, but that implies movies like this are a dime a dozen, which they are not. To make a movie with this subject matter (high school boys trying to score liquor and get laid) both smart and funny takes talent, which Rogen, Goldberg, and director Greg Mottola have in abundance.

Rogen and Goldberg are former high school buddies, who apparently started work on this idea back in high school. While it is certainly not an attempt to tell a "true story", their experiences in high school together undoubtedly influenced the film.

The story involves best friends Seth and Evan (Jonah Hill and Michael Cera) during their senior year. They've spent virtually all their time with each other. No parties, no girlfriends... their best hope is to rag on the only guy geekier than themselves. The lifelong codependents have just learned they'll be going to different colleges next year (Evan got into Dartmouth; Seth didn't). They decide they need to experience a big blow out party, with the hopeful conclusion involving the loss of their virginity.

The oppurtunity to accomplish this comes when Jules (Emma Stone) tells Seth about a party she's having, but indicates she needs alcohol. Seth gladly offers his services as the possesor of a fake ID. Actually, aforementioned uber-nerd Fogell (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) is the one with the fake ID. Hence Seth, Evan and necessary collaborator Fogell set out to acquire liquor for the party as if their lives depended on it.

Of course, things do not go as planned. The rest of the night sees the boys meeting a series of challenges on the way to their goal. They meet many characters on their way, and the funniest are two out of control cops, played by Bill Hader and writer Seth Rogen. A classic running joke has to do with the fact that Fogell's fake ID simply reads, "McLovin".

Of course, this being a good hearted movie, by the end the boys realize that being some girl's "regret guy" is not something to shoot for. More specifically, Seth learns a lesson, and Evan confirms what he already knows.

All in all, a sweet but vulgar, hilarious but touching (sort of), and ultimately successful movie. If you can stand the language, I highly recommend it!

PS I have no idea why the paragraph breaks don't work like I want 'em to. I apologize for any inconvenience, and if anyone knows how to make it work, let me know!