Superbad is a 2007 comedy film written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. The film is directed by former television director Greg Mottola and is produced by Judd Apatow, previously known for producing The 40 Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up.
The film follows high school seniors Evan and Seth, two socially-awkward best friends who attempt to lose their virginity before the end of the school year. When opportunity presents itself through a scheduled keg party, the two friends attempt to illegally obtain enough alcohol to satisfy the party-goers. Meanwhile, geeky teenager Mike Fogell spends the night with two reckless police officers, convincing them he is a twenty-five year old Hawaiian organ donor named McLovin.
The film was a critical and financial success, inspiring comparisons to Apatow's previous film, Knocked Up. McLovin (Michael Cera), who was accepted into Dartmouth, is sweet, smart, and generally terrified. Seth (Jonah Hill), on the other hand, will be going to a state university and is foul-mouthed, volatile, and obsessed with sexuality. This is the story of their misguided attempts to reverse a lifelong losing streak with the ladies in one ...Read more
