Sentences with phrase «for superbad»

Those elements go far in creating a flavor for Superbad, as does the Southern California landscape.

And for every Superbad, there are four or five lesser films like Project X. And sure, occasionally you'll get a high school movie that actually has something to say about the academic and societal pressures of being a student (Justin Lin's Better Luck Tomorrow is a great example), but even that focused primarily on male characters.

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.

Not exact matches

And while Superbad may be one of your super-favorite-movies-of-time, any court in the land will overthrow your decision to go with McLovin for your new addition.

A wonderfully crude film (we're talking «Superbad» levels of raunchiness), but one in which the overall vibe is sweet: kids patiently waiting for their parents to grow up already.

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.

In between those two scenes comes a wonderfully crude film (we're talking Superbad levels of raunchiness), but one in which the overall vibe is sweet: kids patiently waiting for their parents to grow up already.

By Todd Gilchrist HollywoodNews.com: Looking back at the last few years, Jonah Hill has been busy: he's played 12 different characters in just the three years since he starred in Superbad, written for an episode of Saturday Night Live (in which he appeared), and executive produced Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno.

I have already said how Superbad didn't work as well for me, because it was put on a pedestal and the Judd Apatow movies are in dire need of a solid editing session.

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).

But one can't forget that Goldberg and Rogen were behind the scripts for «Superbad» and «Pineapple Express» and Goldberg last year co-wrote «Goon» — these guys are still jokers who know their way around a story.

For me personally, Superbad is relatable, hilarious, brazen, lasting, and it's the most quotable film amongst myself and my friends.

But where Superbad improves upon the recipe of those relatively - superficial offerings is in the attention it devotes to character development which, in turn, allows for the cultivation of an emotional arc, some warm and fuzzy moments mixed in with the mirth, and ultimately a satisfying denouement.

Among the supporting cast, Christopher Mintz - Plasse (Superbad) stands out as Clark, a bit of a Jack Gordon fanboy with precious little outdoorsman aptitude to show for it, while Christine Ko finds some fun, sassy line deliveries as Emma, the staff's social media «influencer.»

Bill Hader and co-scriptwriter Seth Rogen appear in the high school comic odyssey «Superbad» as a pair of aloof, fun - lovin» cops who take chronic third - wheeler Fogell (alias: McLovin, played indelibly by Christopher Mintz - Plasse) out for the night of his life in a freewheeling B - plot.

Their latest project, Superbad, is a perfect showcase for their talents.

Michael Cera auditions a fight scene with «Superbad» the film's co-writer and star Seth Rogen in the audition tape for the 2007 movie that launched his career.

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

More familiar for his comic genius in SUPERBAD and 21 JUMP STREET, some may have forgotten that Jonah Hill is also an Academy Award - nominee...

and Bill Hader (Superbad) provide some choice comic infusion) that enhance the comedic mix in ways that don't detract from the protagonist's search for inner happiness.

Critically acclaimed for his comedic television ventures along with an enormously successful list of film credits, Apatow has produced such films as: The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Funny People, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Superbad, Pineapple Express, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, The Cable Guy; and television series: Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared, The Larry Sanders Show and The Ben Stiller Show, among others.

In Superbad, writing team Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg managed to write a pretty decent tale about adolescent friendship, the prospect of growing apart, and what that would mean for the both of them.

Starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Jason Bateman Directed by Greg Mottola (Superbad) Rated R for language including sexual references, and some drug use Appropriate for ages 17 +

If you loved Project X or The Hangover Part II you'll freak out for this film, which is definitely a step down from The Hangover and Superbad.

«Arrested Development» Award for Best Throwaway Lines: • «Keep it in the oven...» — Jason Bateman, «Juno» •»... Terrorism...» — Michael Cera, «Superbad» (actually, Cera has so many astonishingly brilliant under - his - breath moments in «Superbad» and «Juno» it's uncanny)

'» For teenage boys struggling with anxiety over the seeming hopelessness of losing their virginity, Superbad provides a welcome respite, an acknowledgement that focusing your entire life upon your dick is pointless when there's fulfillment to be had by your side the entire time.

Written by «Superbad» scribes Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, «Pineapple Express» makes for an entertaining trip to the movies, but it's not as laugh - out - loud funny as their previous effort.

The two Superbad actors will be voicing characters for the new stop - motion pilot which is written and created by South Park's Vernon Chatman.

We just shared a new promo for AMC's «Preacher,» the new series hailing from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (This Is the End, Superbad, Neighbors).

He is also known for his roles in The Departed, Superbad and Community.

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

Minute for minute, it doesn't have as many laughs as Superbad, Neighbors, or This Is The End, among others.

In the tradition of such end - of - class movies, Superbad chronicles Hill and Cera's epic misadventures in securing alcohol for a raucous party where they hope to finally score with their respective crushes.

Superbad feels more relevant and for that reason, it is an above average effort.

However, Jonah Hill has rejected the playbook that was pre-written for him after Superbad and built a career unlike any actor Hollywood has ever seen by turning down typecast roles and specifically using key roles to springboard him to wider possibilities — thus setting him up as a serious dramatic actor, a major creative force, and an unexpected streetwear ambassador.

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

One of the reasons for my high hopes was because wonder twins, Judd Apatow (production) and Seth Rogen (screenplay), activated once more to put together this movie that combines the premise of My Bodyguard with the updated attitude of Superbad.

Watch a killer new extended movie trailer for the upcoming film «Paul» by director Greg Mottola (Adventureland, Superbad) and starring Seth Rogen (Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom, The Green Hornet), Simon Pegg (Star Trek 2), Jane Lynch, Sigourney Weaver (Avatar), Nick Frost and Jason Bateman (Arrested Development).

Fresh from penning the script for 2017 horror smash IT, True Detective creator Cary Fukunaga is back behind the camera, joined by Jonah Hill and Emma Stone — themselves reuniting eleven years after Superbad.

Perhaps the film needn't have encroached close to the three - hour mark to tell its tale, as side characters played by Cuba Gooding Jr (Daddy Day Camp, Norbit), who portrays «Mr. Untouchable» Nicky Barnes, and Kevin Corrigan (Superbad, The Dog Problem) feel more like pit stops for character contrast than crucial characters to push the plot forward.

Seth Rogen stars and co-writes the screenplay with his writing partner Evan Goldberg (Superbad, Pineapple Express), and together they create a buddy movie and a «bromance» for the Green Hornet and Kato.

It wasn't long ago that Emma Stone was known for playing a high school student in «Superbad» and the breakout hit «Easy A».

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

There's a lot of elements from Superbad that's for sure.

It's got a cast to kill for, a Seth Rogen / Evan Goldberg script (they wrote Superbad) and a promisingly Ghostbusters - ish premise.

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.

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.

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