Fanboys (2008)

First Review: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. 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!”

Category: Comedy
All Genres: Comedy, Adventure
Release Year: 2009
Country: USA
Runtime: 90 minutes
Rating: 7.0/10
Languages: English

Director:

Kyle Newman

Sound: Dolby Digital, SDDS, DTS

Writing by :

Ernest Cline - screenplay and story
Adam F. Goldberg - screenplay
Dan Pulick - story

Produced by:

Evan Astrowsky - producer
Dana Brunetti - producer
D. Scott Lumpkin - line producer
Kevin Mann - executive producer
Matthew Perniciaro - producer
Kevin Spacey - producer
Ron Cosmo Vecchiarelli - line producer: additional photography
Bob Weinstein - executive producer
Harvey Weinstein - executive producer

Music By:

Mark Mothersbaugh

Cast:

Sam Huntington - Eric
Chris Marquette - Linus
Dan Fogler - Hutch
Jay Baruchel - Windows
Kristen Bell - Zoe
David Denman - Chaz
Christopher McDonald - Big Chuck
Charlie B. Brown - Myron
Isaac Kappy - Garfunkel
Stephen Pina - Simon
Seth Rogen - Admiral Seasholtz / Alien / Roach
Thom Bishops - The Vulcan / Gruvock
Clark Sanchez - Bartender
Stanley Shunkamolah - Thick-Necked Thug
Danny Trejo - The Chief
Hugh Elliot - Ewok
Allie Grant - Rogue Leader / Kimmy
Ethan Suplee - Harry Knowles
Joe Lo Truglio - Jail Guard
Billy Dee Williams - Judge Reinhold
Jaime King - Amber
Pell James - Crystal
William Shatner - Himself
Carrie Fisher - Doctor
Kevin Smith - Himself
Jason Mewes - Himself
Zak Knutson - Bob the Trucker
Lou Taylor Pucci - Boba Fett #1
Noah Segan - Boba Fett #2

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Plot:

It's the Halloween party they've all been waiting for, to have fun with friends and hang out with fellow Star Wars fans and partners in crime. However, events take a turn when one of their bunch who long ago outgrew his old gang and took on adult responsibilities is suddenly in their midst again. Reconnecting is not easy. But soon, Eric, Windows, Hutch and Zoe realize that Linus will not live long enough to experience what's been on their minds for ages: The long-awaited theatrical release of Star Wars - Episode I, which is still several months away. Linus once again suggests to his friends what he's been scheming since fifth grade: Breaking into Skywalker Ranch, this time to steal a print of the movie. Crazy, right? But it might be the only way for Linus to see the movie before he dies. So as insane as it sounds, they take Hutch's van and embark on a mission to drive across half the country to the Ranch.

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