DVD Review: Fanboys: Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel, Kristen Bell, Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, David Denman, Christopher McDonald, Charlie B. Brown, Isaac Kappy, Seth Rogen, Thom Bishops, Clark Sanchez, Kyle Newman, Bob Weinstein, D. Scott Lumpkin, Dana Brunetti, Evan Astrowsky, Adam F. Goldberg, Dan Pulick, Ernest Cline: Movies & TV
DVD Review: Fanboys: Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel, Kristen Bell, Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, David Denman, Christopher McDonald, Charlie B. Brown, Isaac Kappy, Seth Rogen, Thom Bishops, Clark Sanchez, Kyle Newman, Bob Weinstein, D. Scott Lumpkin, Dana Brunetti, Evan Astrowsky, Adam F. Goldberg, Dan Pulick, Ernest Cline: Movies & TV
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Low on inspiration and laughs, Fanboys is a movie that should have been made years ago. Christopher Marquette plays Linus, a would-be heir to a used-car dealership and former loser who rejects his high-school buddies’ continuing preoccupation with childish things, including George Lucas’ Star Wars saga. When his lifelong friend, Eric (Sam Huntington), is diagnosed in 1999 with a terminal illness, however, Linus joins geeky Windows (Jay Baruchel), wildman Hutch (Dan Fogler) and comely Zoe (Kirsten Bell) on a cross-country trip to steal a print of Star Wars: Phantom Menace from Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch for Eric to have a look. Along the way, of course, sundry disasters and complications await, everything from getting caught in a gay biker bar to a confrontation with a Vegas pimp (Seth Rogen, genuinely funny). The misadventures at Skywalker include a few good moments, especially when the guards look like characters Lucas might have considered for either of the two trilogies. The best comic material concerns hostilities between Star Wars fanatics and Star Trek Trekkers, including a scene set in the Ohio hometown of James Tiberius Kirk. A few good cameos include William Shatner, Carrie Fisher, and Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes. –Tom Keogh
Product Description
Get ready for the comedy adventure that’s “smart, funny, and tailor-made for the inner-Jedi in all of us” (Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com). In 1998, four childhood buddies with a shared love of all things Star Wars reunite for one final, hilarious odyssey. Their insane plan: a cross-country road trip to storm George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch and steal a copy of Episode I before it’s released. With the police, a crew of angry Trekkies, and a crazy pimp hot on their trail, what could possibly go wrong? Featuring Dan Fogler (Balls of Fury), Jay Baruchel (Tropic Thunder), and Kristen Bell (Forgetting Sarah Marshall), plus a slew of hysterical surprise cameos, “the Force IS strong with this one!” (Brian Gallagher, MovieWeb)
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Hilarious Movie. Great Story.,
By B. K. Odom -
Admitting my bias, I am a big Star Wars fan and had been anxiously waiting the movie release since seeing a preview at ComicCon. The movie did not disappoint and had the family (boys at least) laughing harder than anything else I can remember. Some of the jokes are mature and maybe too vulgar for some. The number of inside references and “for fans only” jokes makes it fun. The guest appearances by Star Wars legends also adds to the experience. The best part is the humor is in support of a story beyond a throw away comedy with a compelling conclusion.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far away,
By R. Kyle (USA) -
(TOP 100 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Fanboys [Theatrical Release] (Theatrical Release)
1998, and every “Star Wars” fan was abuzz. Episode 1 was finally coming out. No, Episode 1 did not come out in 1977. That first film was really Episode 4.
Fans were camping out at movie theatres in anticipation of tickets going on sale. “Fanboys” is the story of four friends who realize that one of them will not be there for the opening. Linus (Chris Marquette) has cancer and they really want him to see “The Phantom Menace.” Their idea: break into Skywalker Ranch and see the first cuts.
Eric (Sam Huntington) isn’t quite on the page yet. He’s abandoned the dream of creating a comic book and literally sold out, selling cars at his Dad’s dealership. He hasn’t seen Linus in years and doesn’t even realize his best friend has cancer.
Hutch (Dan Fogler) despite still living in his Mom’s ‘carriage house’ is a pretty good persuader. And Windows (Jay Baruchel) has found an online girlfriend “Rogue Leader” who will help them with plans, etc. for Skywalker Ranch.
Still, they manage to get on the road and what a long strange trip it is from Ohio to California. We’ve got cameo appearances by William Shatner, Billy D. Williams, and Carrie Fisher.
This is a film for every fan who’s stood out in the rain in line or played cards on the floor of a theatre waiting for tickets. The only thing serious about this film is the fun and it’s definitely worth full price to see it.
Rebecca Kyle, March 2009
Fan-tastic,
By B. Gossage (Chicago, IL United States) -
This review is from: Fanboys [Theatrical Release] (Theatrical Release)
After reading Chris’s review, I realize this film was made for me, not him. If you’re a thirty-something who grew up in the Star Wars era, and if you have a laid-back but wicked sense of humor, you’ll enjoy this film.
Like a cross between Super Troopers and a Kevin Smith movie, you’ll recognize cameos, cringe a little at the awkward positions the characters end up in, and probably have friends very similar to one or more characters in this move.
It’s not for people who take their fandom too seriously, or for people who are too “above it all” for fandom *cough*cough*. But it was for me, and I had fun watching it!
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