
Superbad (2007)
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Superbad rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
With 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7.6/10 on IMDb and 76/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been very positive.
About Superbad
Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.
Cast of Superbad

Jonah Hill
as Seth

Michael Cera
as Evan

Christopher Mintz-Plasse
as Fogell

Bill Hader
as Officer Slater

Seth Rogen
as Officer Michaels

Martha MacIsaac
as Becca

Emma Stone
as Jules

Aviva Baumann
as Nicola

Joe Lo Truglio
as Francis the Driver

Kevin Corrigan
as Mark

Clement Blake
as Homeless Guy

Erica Vittina Phillips
as Liquor Store Cashier
Superbad facts
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $170.8M
Our take on Superbad
Greg Mottola's 2007 comedy follows two inseparable high-school seniors whose plan to throw a booze-soaked party spirals into a chaotic night, forcing them to face the anxiety of an impending separation. Beneath the raunchy jokes and misadventures lies a surprisingly tender story about male friendship on the cusp of adulthood. The humor is loud and unfiltered, but the emotional core keeps it grounded and rewatchable. It's best for viewers who enjoy crude, quotable teen comedy that still means something once the laughter fades. Come for the outrageous escapades, stay for two friends realizing that growing up means letting go.
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Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Coming of age authenticity captures awkward teenage dynamics hilariously
- •Chemistry between leads generates genuine laughs without relying on crude humor
- •Endearing character flaws make protagonists relatable despite questionable decisions
What the audience disliked
- •Some gross-out jokes feel juvenile compared to smarter comedy elements
- •Third act resolution wraps up somewhat artificially after comedic setup
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