Critique the Critic Assignment 1

I read the review by Collin Covert who wrote about Superbad. I have seen this movie, thought it was great and hilarious and he agrees with me. He explains how the movie definitely brings you back to the '70s and how nerdy teenagers used to be in the '70s comedies. I didn't live in the '70s but got a sort of hip vibe from the great funky music they played through out the movie. He talks about how the jokes turn from raunchy into more adult like themes. I agree with what he's saying there because most of the jokes are pretty gross but some are hilarious to a more mature audience.

"Superbad" maintains that delicate balance of sweetness, empathy and vulgar
comedy. It's so packed with irreverent lowbrow wit that you scarcely notice how
it quietly shifts from gross-out jokes to adult themes.

By reading what Covert had to say about the movie would definitely make me want to see it. He says mostly positive things and that makes me believe even more that this is a fantastic movie. Covert really talks about the plot of the movie and sort of gives a little description of each character. I think he nails it perfectly. The plot in this movie just gets better as it goes. The movie is based on two best friends who are about to graduate who decide they should lose their virginity. The movie takes place during one day and that day they are invited to a party where one of them is expected to bring liquor for everyone at the party. Things come up during the day and makes you wonder if they will ever get their hands on the booze or even make it to the party. The two boys take you on a hilarious adventure and you find yourself cheering them on as they go.

Jonah Hill and Michael Cera play Seth and Evan, best buds soon to leave for
separate colleges. Anxious about graduating and disconnecting, the chubby
motormouth and his bright, timid pal shoot for one final bonding experience --
losing their virginity.

Covert explains how Jonah Hill and Michael Cera are perfect for the parts. Superbad was the first movie I have ever seen either of the two act in before and I agree with Covert about saying that they were perfect for this movie. Now that I've seen it I can't see any other teenage actors perform like they did. In this outrageous comedy your face could seriously become sore from laughing. I wouldn't recommend this movie to kids but defnitely to teenagers.