the camera is looking north from Mariposa Ave, Superbad. Seth believes he has ruined any chance of a relationship with Jules, and passes out, accidentally headbutting her, leaving her with a black eye. The film tells the story of two high school students who go through a series of comic misadventures after they plan to buy alcohol for a party. In reality, the officers agree to give Fogell a ride to the party. just east of Standard St. Hills Mall. Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry. 'Superbad' is a coming-of-age cautionary tale about two socially inept teenage boys about to graduate high school. Superbad is a 2007 comedy film about two co-dependent high school seniors who are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry. 'Evan' (Michael Cera) "[19] The Hollywood Reporter review was referenced in the film's DVD audio commentary, particularly the review's suggestion that the two main characters have a homoerotic experience similar to the film Y Tu Mamá También. The shot below were filmed a former Von's market, now called Evan is sweet, smart and generally terrified. the street, less than a mile northeast of the block guard. Seth, played by Jonah Hill, is blobby and loud. "[15] Carina Chocano of the Los Angeles Times said "Physically, Hill and Cera recall the classic comic duos—Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, Aykroyd and Belushi. this is a private home. [10] The film stayed at #1 the second week, grossing US$18,044,369. actual Southern California locations where The photos on this page are Superbad was released in theaters 10 years ago, and holds up as one of the best high school comedies of all time, thanks to a great script and cast. at 1717 W Glenoaks Blvd, ). the camera is looking east, at the main entrance to the high school's main Despite Fogell's fake ID having only one name, "McLovin", Fogell successfully buys the liquor, but is knocked out at the last second by a robber. “Superbad” follows high school seniors Evan (Cera) and Seth (Hill) as they try to secure alcohol to impress girls at a party. "[13] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade A- on scale of A to F.[14], Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle called it 2007's most successful comedy. That parking lot scene To play the role of Hill's romantic interest, she dyed her hair red. The film stars Jonah Hill and Michael Cera as Seth and Evan, two teenagers about to graduate from high school. It's been 14 years since the generation-defining teen comedy, Superbad, was released in theaters in 2007. but he chickens out after he imagines being murdered by the store's security The parking The high schools pals in the 2007 comedy "Superbad" (Christopher Mintz-Plasse, from left, Jonah Hill and Michael Cera) are desperate for sex — and hatch a plan to use alcohol to get it. driven by a creepy guy named 'Francis' (Joe Its heroes are graduating high-school buddies swimming in hormones and uncertainty. It's also a frighteningly realistic view of what 18-year-old high-school graduates are obsessed with -- … to keep up Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry. A DVD of the 2007 movie “Superbad,” in which Jonah Hill and Michael Cera play teenagers on a quest to score booze for a house party and lose their virginity. Upon release, the film received critical acclaim, with critics praising the dialogue and the chemistry between the two leads. They resume their bonding, eventually destroying their car with a Molotov cocktail while Fogell shoots it with Slater's pistol. Superbad N/A IMDB: 7.6 Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry. 17200 Rayen Street, in Northridge, men's magazine, and discuss in El Segundo, of Overland & Braddock Drive ...just two miles north of the Fox High school is literally hell in Brian De Palma's adaptation of Stephen King's debut novel. 1h 51m 36s St). The film was primarily shot in Los Angeles. In the shot below (including With Michael Cera, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader. (above) was shot in a small parking lot on the south The next day, they go to the mall where they run into Jules and Becca. In the middle of his attempt, the store It is autobiographical, I suspect, inspired not just by the lives of co-writers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, who named the two leads after themselves, but possibly by millions of other teenagers. ( In the photo above, the camera is The two apologize to each other before reconciling. northeast of the high school. ) Since its release, Superbad has become a cultural touchstone for people who were in high school in the mid-2000s the same way The Breakfast Club was for … Before graduating, the boys want to party and lose their virginity, but their plan proves harder than expected. Becca and Seth apologize for their drunken behavior the previous night, and the boys pair off with the girls. Seth and Evan are best friends, inseparable, navigating the last weeks of high school. lot of that same small strip mall is also north of the Los Angeles Zoo and just east of the L.A. Equestrian Center Rogen was initially slated to play Hill's character Seth, but due to his physical size and age, he played one of the police officers. the 2007 movie " Superbad " was filmed. Hader & Seth Rogen) In the store, they look at a photo of a topless girl on the cover of a from the school... Those mini-mart scenes At the party, Seth fills laundry detergent bottles from the basement with alcohol he finds in the fridge and dances with a drunk woman, who stains his leg with menstrual blood, while Evan is made to sing by some men high on cocaine. their chances of scoring with prospective girlfriends. is, no doubt, the scene in the liquor store. Eventually all three make their way to Jules' party. Superbad is a 2007 American coming-of-age teen comedy film directed by Greg Mottola and produced by Judd Apatow. Rogen was also initially intended to play Seth, but due to age and physical size this was changed, and Hill went on to portray Seth, while Rogen portrayed the irresponsible Officer Michaels, opposite Saturday Night Live star Bill Hader as Officer Slater. When it was first released, Superbad’s cast was made up of several stars who had yet to make a huge impact on Hollywood. is robbed, and "McLovin" is punched out by the robber. Seth and Evan are two high school seniors who have been best friends since childhood. El Segundo is just south of (of high school kids crossing the street, heading for the school), was Slater and Michaels bust the party. E. Mariposa Avenue (just east of Standard On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 88% based on reviews from 208 critics, with an average rating of 7.45/10. the 2007 movie "Superbad" The energy flags as it overstays its welcome." It would have been a long walk In the photo above, to a dangerous house party. with the other runners), were also shot at El scenes, with 'Seth' running, (then being insulted when he fails They plan to arrest Seth and Evan, but when Fogell comes out of the car, Evan makes a run for it, while Seth and Fogell escape with the alcohol. accosted by a student who spits on Seth, and tells him he can't come to High school best buddies are facing separation anxiety as they prepare to go off to college. shot next Do not trespass on their property, side of El Segundo High. ). Nerdy high school student 'Fogell' knock on their door, or do anything else that might disturb the residents.]. The film was written by Goldberg and Rogen during their teen years. parking lot along Victory Blvd, in front of the liquor store, near a yellow He also said, "Like Knocked Up, this is a comedy they don't know how to end. Superbad (2007) What is it with high school boys and vowing to lose their virginity? Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times had the headline of his review read "McLovin It," and gave the film 3​1⁄2 stars (out of 4) and said "The movie reminded me a little of National Lampoon's Animal House, except that it's more mature, as all movies are. convinced that the fake T he Superbad script was reportedly conceived when screenwriters Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg were still in high school. [10], The film grossed US$121.5 million in the United States and Canada and US$48.4 million in other countries, for a total of US$169.9 million worldwide. Superbad follows Jonah Hill's Seth and Michael Cera's Evan as they approach the end of their high school careers. mini-mart, Superbad has three friends wanting to lose their virginity, but American Pie has an entire group fo friends trying to… Despite being on duty, they start drinking, using their sirens improperly, and shoot their pistols at a stop sign. Evan runs into his love interest Becca and he offers to get her a specific bottle of vodka for the party. only one mile northeast of the liquor store. Evan's house Wesley Morris of The Boston Globe said the film "has a degree more sophistication than Revenge of the Nerds and American Pie, and less than the underrated House Party." The film also proved financially successful, grossing over $170 million on a $20 million budget. and the police chase scenes. Those supermarket scenes The strip mall is The fiancée calls the police, while Seth and Evan escape. In exchange for Seth and Evan not telling the police, the driver promises to take them to another party where they can get alcohol. [5], Other notable filming locations include the convenience store at the beginning of the film, also in Culver City,[6] the liquor store where "McLovin" gets IDed in Glendale, California,[7] and the bar where the cops take McLovin for a drink is neighboring Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).[8]. where they filmed the party house They are about to go off to different colleges. "[16] Sean Burns of Philadelphia Weekly said "2007: the year Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen saved movie comedy", a reference to Knocked Up which was released in June. Friday Aug 17, 2007 at 12:01 AM Jun 29, 2009 at 11:35 AM "Superbad" is a four-letter raunch-a-rama with a … What can we learn from the Superbad script and scenes? When Seth & Evan first //-->. The original 2007 coming of age comedy remains popular with a wide range of age demographics and consistently ranks as one of Rogan’s most beloved films.. Do you know more about this sceen? Evan and Seth argue about the fact that Evan is going to a different college from Seth and will be rooming with Fogell instead, before Seth is once again hit by a car – the police cruiser driven by Slater and Michaels. The film took seven years to complete from early scripting in 2000 and filming from 2006 to 2007. Superbad is a 2007 American coming-of-age teen comedy film directed by Greg Mottola and produced by Judd Apatow. here) and are copyright Columbia Pictures. ( That's a good 10 miles Outside, Seth is hit by a car. "[18], In a more critical vein, Stephen Farber of The Hollywood Reporter, compared the film to other films with a single-day structure, such as American Graffiti and Dazed and Confused, but said that Superbad "doesn't have the smarts or the depths of those ensemble comedies. "Jon's Market", of the "Overland Mini-Market" That scene was shot in the narrow The track & field They kept the idea and eventually produced the film which features some great quotes, memorable characters, and a successful teen film. Seth and Evan return to Evan's house, where Evan admits he does not want to room with Fogell at college next year but is afraid to live with strangers. "7 Days Food Store", building CA. This is what Rogen and Goldberg have always specialized in because they are both man-childs. and take the kid on a wild tour of the city in their squad car. Superbad is a 2007 teen comedy written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (who began working on it when they were in high school and named the main characters after themselves), directed by Greg Mottola and produced by Judd Apatow. While attempting to score alcohol for a party with help from a fake ID-toting friend, the guys' evening takes a turn into chaotic territory. Evan, played by Michael Sera, is skinny and hysterical. "[22], The film was listed as #487 on Empire's 500 Greatest films of all time.[23]. The most memorable moment in "Superbad" Nerdy high school student 'Fogell' (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), goes into "TJ's Liquor", and attempts to buy $100 worth of alcohol, sporting a fake ID with a single name: " McLOVIN ". [17] Devin Gordon of Newsweek said "As a Revenge of the Nerds redux, Superbad isn't perfect. Two cops (Bill But they are contemporary kids, sophisticated and sensitive to nuance"; she added, "I hope it's not damning the movie with the wrong kind of praise to say that for a film so deliriously smutty, Superbad is supercute. stills from the DVD of "Superbad" [4] The mall scenes were shot at the Fox Hills Mall (which became the Westfield Culver City mall) in Culver City, California.