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Seth Rogen has admitted that were he to make teen comedy Superbad in 2016, its «blatantly homophobic» jokes would be axed.

American actor Christopher Mintz - Plasse took his cinematic bow in 2007 in the Greg Mottola - directed comedy Superbad.

The physically stunning actress Emma Stone first made her mark among American audiences as an ingenue, via her involvement in the massively successful comedy Superbad (2007).

Did we mention that the show was created by the same guys behind the sophomoric comedies Superbad, Pineapple Express and Sausage Party?

Not exact matches

It's a movie I wish I had when I was in high school instead of the then - standard «American Pie» or «Superbad» or every other male - centric teen sex comedy.

There's the potential for «Superbad» - style comedy when Denis and his pal go on the run with Beth and friends, but the pace is slow and lines fall flat thanks to long pauses and hammy delivery.

Also screened: Sadako Vs. Kayako (Grade: B --RRB-, an entertaining, teen - friendly marriage of the The Ring and The Grudge mythologies that (thank God) has a sense of humor about itself, even though its final confrontation is less than satisfying; Dearest Sister (Grade: C +), a poetic (and rather slow) meditation on class conflict couched in a ghost story from Laotian director Mattie Do; and Down Under (Grade: B --RRB-, a Superbad - style profane coming - of - age comedy set against the backdrop of the Cronulla race riots that took place in Sydney, Australia in Christmas 2005.

The legend of Superbad, Jonah Hill, also stars in this classic comedy, but his character is pointless in the film.

Pineapple Express (2008) When Superbad was released on DVD, an extra on the special features was a five minute exclusive look at a comedy called Pineapple Express.

The two styles never quite mesh, though, and the movie starts to feel Frankensteinish; it's partly a female buddy movie, it's partly a romantic comedy, it's partly a Superbad - style R - rated comedy, and partly a tender character study of a woman whose life is falling apart around her.

Superbad (R for profanity, sexuality, alcohol and drug use, a violent image, and pervasive crude content) Raunchy, coming - of - age comedy about a couple of inseparable, nerdy high school seniors (Jonah Hill and Michael Cera) who plan the perfect party in order to end their interminable losing streak and finally get the girls of their dreams before they set off in the Fall to different colleges.

The Judd Apatow factory, which has refreshed the coming - of - age comedy (for all ages of adolescent men) in comedies like Knocked Up, Superbad and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, has been stretching itself thin (that's my best explanation for Drillbit Taylor and Step Brothers).

It's Superbad meets Zombieland as it's a good mix of awkward teenage coming - of - age comedy sprinkled with tons of blood and guts.

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One of the most underrated films of the past decade has got to be «Adventureland,» the 2009 coming - of - age comedy by Greg Mottola («Superbad»).

Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill in ’21 Jump Street» As a feature film retread of a vapid»80s cop show re-imagined as an R - rated slapstick action - comedy starring that one kid from Superbad and that dude from G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, the comedy 21 Jump Street should logically suck.

And the story remains the same: the scam artist turns out to have a heart of gold Spun off from the Judd Apatow comedy factory, Drillbit Taylor was produced by Apatow and co-written by B.C. bud Seth Rogen, who starred in Knocked - Up and co-wrote Superbad under Apatow's tutelage.

For the most part, Superbad is a pretty standard teen comedy.

In this way, This is the End feels like a sequel to Superbad, while also being an excellent stoner comedy in its own right.

In tribute to first Rosemary's Baby, then The Exorcist, This Is the End goes above and beyond what Superbad and Pineapple Express laid out as comedy and pushes it beyond the apocalyptic realm it tries to remain in and makes it a legitimate installment to the horror genre.

I tend to skip nearly all Adam Sandler, The Judd Apatow Collective and Will Farrell comedies (Even the ones directed by Adam McKay) anyway, although occasionally I catch something like Anchorman or The Wedding Singer) or Superbad to see what I'm not missing.

«Superbad» director Greg Mottola has assembled an all star cast for this action comedy about suburban neighbors way in over their heads.

It was written by comedy team Seth Rogen and and Evan Goldberg who collaborated on several comedies that I personally enjoyed including Knocked Up, Superbad, and Pineapple Express.

Considered by many to be the granddaddy of the gross - out comedy (Old School, Superbad and There's Something About Mary are direct descendants), this amiably shameless romp actually seems fairly tame by contemporary standards.

The winning new teen romp Superbad was written by Evan Goldberg and Judd Apatow's protégé Seth Rogen, and directed by The Daytrippers» Greg Mottola, but it still feels like the concluding film in Apatow's trilogy of raunchy, big - hearted, improvisation - heavy comedies about man - children torn between the pleasures of eternal adolescence and the relentless pull of adult responsibility.

Described as being in the vein of Superbad and Sausage Party, the comedy revolves around «four 12 - year - old boys who skip school -LSB-...]

Final Verdict: Nowhere near as impressive as it is made out to be, but Superbad is still a well - acted teen comedy with a lot more heart than any other contender in the genre.

After seeing his status ascend to new heights following his role in Superbad, many comedy fans probably thought they could map out the trajectory of Jonah Hill's career.

The trailer has arrived for upcoming comedy THE SITTER starring Jonah Hill (GET HIM TO THE GREEK, SUPERBAD) and directed by David Gordon Green...

After giving the writers years to rework that original script, America, with its newfound love of R - rated comedies, was finally ready to see Superbad.

Written and directed by Greg Mottola (Superbad, Adventureland), this ensemble piece straddles the line between comedy and drama, the truthful and the absurd, the important and the banal.

Jonah Hill started his film career in comedies such as SUPERBAD and FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL, but his roots are in writing, and his goal is to be a serious actor.

Actor Seth Rogen and writer Evan Goldberg, who previously teamed up on the screenplays for Superbad, Pineapple Express, The Green Hornet, and The Watch, now make their co-directing debut with this comedy extravaganza, a remarkable mix of monsters, visual effects, vulgar humor, and feel - good optimism.

Seth Rogen and his screenwriting partner / childhood friend Evan Goldberg followed their super-hit SUPERBAD with an unusual bro - mantic comedy that's filled with a shocking amount of blood, sweat and, above all, tears.

Just about every major comedy released under an R - rating in the past few years (including «The 40 - Year - Old Virgin,» «Wedding Crashers,» «Knocked Up» and «Superbad») have gone on to become instant hits, and though «The Brothers Solomon» doesn't even come close to the quality of any of those films, it'll have no problem convincing the general public otherwise.

Hader's filmography is just as extensive, ranging from all your favourite comedy films from Superbad all the way to Trainwreck.

Jamie Travis» new comedy FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL..., stars the gorgeous duo of Ari Graynor (THE SITTER) and Lauren Miller (SUPERBAD).

Seth Rogen goes dark in «Observe and Report,» a weirdo comedy that at times owes as much to «Taxi Driver» as «Superbad.»

The casting continues an association between Sony Pictures Entertainment and the actress, who previously starred in Superbad, The House Bunny, and Zombieland, all for Columbia Pictures; she may shortly be seen in Screen Gems» hit comedy Easy A (UK RELEASE 22ND OCTOBER), and takes a cameo role in Screen Gems» upcoming Friends with Benefits.

The producer is Judd Apatow, whose hit comedies (The 40 - Year - Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Pineapple Express) trade heavily in the «bromance» among their male characters; the cowriter and star is Kristen Wiig, whose brilliant character work on Saturday Night Live and endless scene - stealing in movies (Ghost Town, Adventureland, Whip It) have finally won her the big - screen vehicle she deserves.

Superbad / Paul director Greg Mottola has been busy putting together the pieces for his latest comedy, Keeping Up With The Joneses, since at least last March.

In addition to a very funny cast (side note: I'm so, so happy to see Jon Hamm doing more comedy), Keeping Up With The Joneses has Superbad's Greg Motolla in the director's chair.

In fact, it actually shares more in common with films like «Superbad» and «Weekend at Bernie's» than the Todd Phillips - directed comedy, and though it takes a while to get going, once the beer starts flowing, «21 & Over» manages to be somewhat entertaining provided you're in the right mindset.

The film has the same unexpected, unabashed tenderness as SUPERBAD, but in the absolute last place anyone would ever think of looking: a fast - paced and extremely bloody crime comedy.

Seth Rogen has signed up to star alongside Kevin Hart in a new comedy cop film.The «Superbad» actor will be returning to the role of a policeman for the third time in the as - yet - untitled movie,...

(Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly) From the producer of Superbad, Knocked Up and The 40 - Year - Old Virgin comes the breakout comedy critics are calling «brazenly hysterical!»

Now in the era of very incisive raunchy comedies like Borat and Superbad, just injecting gross moments into a movie doesn't cut it anymore.

As a feature film retread of a vapid»80s cop show re-imagined as an R - rated slapstick action - comedy starring that one kid from Superbad and that dude from G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, the comedy 21 Jump Street should logically suck.

Co-star Baruchel also provides the script, along with comedy vet Evan Goldberg (The Green Hornet, Superbad), and the characterizations, hockey insight, and subtle in - jokes aimed at Boston and Canada, makes for some genuine laughs.

Both Rogen and Franco will be seen in the upcoming apocalyptic comedy «This Is The End» (opening in Cinemas June 14) which Rogen directed with collaborator, Evan Goldberg («The Pineapple Express», «Superbad»).