Superbad
Superbad

Superbad

2016Movie75 minRussian

Contemporary Moscow. Danya, a struggling actor, has just lost his girlfriend. His troubles soon multiply when his younger brother Dima shows up at his apartment with a friend who has a bullet in his stomach.

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IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users87%
Director: Greg MottolaGenres: Comedy, Teen

Plot Summary

Two co-dependent high school seniors are determined to score alcohol for a party to impress their classmates before they graduate. With the help of an eccentric friend, they embark on a series of misadventures to achieve their goal. Their chaotic night is filled with mistaken identities, run-ins with the law, and a desperate attempt to maintain their friendship.

Critical Reception

Superbad was a critical and commercial success, widely praised for its sharp writing, hilarious performances, and relatable portrayal of teenage awkwardness and friendship. It is considered one of the best comedies of its decade.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty and authentic dialogue.
  • Celebrated for the chemistry and comedic timing of its lead actors.
  • Noted for its surprisingly heartfelt exploration of friendship.

Google audience: Audiences loved Superbad for its laugh-out-loud humor, memorable characters, and the genuine portrayal of high school experiences and friendships. Many found it to be a highly rewatchable and hilarious comedy.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for several MTV Movie Awards and Teen Choice Awards, winning for Best Breakthrough Performance (Christopher Mintz-Plasse).

Fun Fact

The character of Fogell, also known as McLovin, was originally conceived as a much older man trying to pass as a teenager, but the filmmakers decided it would be funnier if he were a contemporary of the main characters.

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