A group of friends waiting years for release of Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace sets out on a cross-country trek to steal a copy from the Skywalker Ranch when one of the is found to be terminally ill.
Dan Fogler (Hutch), Jay Baruchel (Windows), Kristen Bell (Zoe), Sam Huntington (Eric), Chris Marquette (Linus), David Denman (Chaz), Christopher McDonald (Big Chuck), Isaac Kappy (Garfunkel), Seth Rogen (Seasholtz).
Fanboys begins like a Star Wars film, with a rolling storyboard. From there we are introduced to the characters and before long the plot appears. Now the setup is done, the group of fanboy friends sets out on their crazy road trip to Skywalker Ranch to steal a copy of Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Along the way are more than a few pokes at the Star Wars franchise, George Lucas, and plenty of nods to Star Wars characters and actors with included laughs. The story wraps nicely with a fun ending for a fun film.
Acting was enjoyable, if a bit inexperienced. Fogler delivered well in a fun role, as did Baruchel. Bell and Huntington both did nicely, as did Marquette. The remainder of the supporting cast was fun and fitting.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are decent with reasonable detail for the film genre. Action scenes were fun and funny. Dialogue had some nice laughs alongside the drama, and presented decent depth. Sound and soundtrack were solid and well done.
Overall Fanboys is simply silly fun. The story is fun and has some laughs, and the cast was solid. Star Trek fans and those who enjoy lighter comedy should enjoy this one.
With some mild comedy sexuality, comedic violence, and foul language, this should be fine for teens and above.
Released: 2008
Reviewed: 7.12.21
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Spoofs, Satire, Comedy, Late Night Comedy, Drama
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