Superbad

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Superbad

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Released Aug 17, 2007

1h 53m

Comedy

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High school seniors Seth and Evan have high hopes for a graduation party. The co-dependent teens plan to score booze and babes so they can become part of the in-crowd, but separation anxiety and two bored police officers complicate the pair's self-proclaimed mission.

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Critics Consensus

Deftly balancing vulgarity and sincerity while placing its protagonists in excessive situations, Superbad is an authentic take on friendship and the overarching awkwardness of the high school experience.

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Devin Gordon

Newsweek

... "Superbad" isn't perfect. But it's super close.

Feb 7, 2018

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Scott Foundas

Village Voice

Superbad is a movie about partying and getting wasted and getting the girl, but as the night wears on, much wisdom is gained too, about self, friendship and the end of teenage innocence in all its wondrous, terrifying splendor.

Aug 3, 2013

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Ryan Gilbey

Sight & Sound

Honest goodwill, fond observational detail and Greg Mottola's exuberant direction make the picture nigh on irresistible, but there are some missteps.

Jul 6, 2010

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Stephen Silver

Tilt Magazine

The best of all of that era’s comedies, and one of the funniest teen movies ever" (25th anniversary)

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 26, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The oftentimes outrageous dialogue and vulgar exchanges between stars Michael Cera and Jonah Hill are both wildly hilarious and genuinely portrayed.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 28, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

An intelligent and occasionally insightful look at the sometimes scary place we call the adolescent male mind.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 24, 2020

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Laze T

Mc lovin most iconic comedic character

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/16/25

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Drew B

Classic. Funny. McLovin is probably one of my favorite movie characters.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Samuel W

A movie that redefined raunchy comedy so long ago, yet this is the first I've seen it. For the first time experiencing this movie, I found myself a little underwhelmed and disliking the first act of the film as it showcases the overwhelming puberty and sexuality of two young, teenage boys. Pushing through the grueling first twenty minutes was the best thing I did for this movie, as it improved tremendously and the actors kept getting better and better. The plot improved with the characters as the movie became chaos incarnate as the boys try to tempt fate at every single turn on the way to try and have sex with their respective crushes. But they learn to become more respectful and a lot better of men, while still being boyish, and learn how to be themselves. With Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Emma Stone, Bill Hader, Seth Rogan, and so, so, so many other stars seen in other famous works, this cast stacks up so that the movie performs remarkably well in its comedic value.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Audience Member

Very fun and enjoyable movie definitely would recommend especially towards the younger audience.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/26/24

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Audience Member

Superbad is a great comedy that plays to its actors strengths and shows realistic-feeling relationships and interactions. The comedy, as expected, is quite repetitive and defaults to the same few jokes over and over; but what else would you expect from a crude teen comedy. However, the dialogue manages to be witty and some remarks will catch you off-gaurd in a hilarious way. I don't think I'll be returning to watch this movie again anytime soon, but it certainly has it's memorable scenes.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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Bryce D

cant go wrong with a classic!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/06/24

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Synopsis

High school seniors Seth and Evan have high hopes for a graduation party. The co-dependent teens plan to score booze and babes so they can become part of the in-crowd, but separation anxiety and two bored police officers complicate the pair's self-proclaimed mission.

Director: Greg Mottola
Producer: Judd Apatow, Shauna Robertson
Screenwriter: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Apatow Productions
Rating: R (All Involving Teens|A Fantasy/Comic Violent Image|Strong Language|Drinking|Pervasive Crude Sexual Content|Some Drug Use)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 17, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $121.5M
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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