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Customer Reviews:- I've seen it all before.
Being a big Star Wars fan I was really looking forward to seeing this movie but it was very disappointing. If the subject matter wasn't something that I hold near and dear to my heart I would have stopped viewing this movie half way through. There is nothing special about anything in this film other than the Star Wars connection. The main actors are just average, the direction is film student level, with a script that has to rely far too often on childish slapstick instead of genuine comedy. This movie is just basically watered down little bits of every gag and every punch line you've already seen in dozens and dozens of other movies. Yes, it's apparent that the director is a movie fan but I didn't see anything that would make me believe he has anything unique to offer. There are a few redeeming moments in this film but far too many comedy cliches regurgitated from other films that did it so much better.
It's too bad Seth Rogen and Keven Smith had small roles in the movie instead of being the writer and director.
If you're a fan of good comedies, I say "Pass this one by."
If you're a big Star Wars fan, I say "Rent, don't buy.".
...more info - Star Wars super Geeks rejoice
Anyone love the Fett? If you have any movie that you must see, it's this. Little inside parodies of the original trilogy make this movie worth seeing every second of Star Wars everywhere. With great cameos from Billy Dee Williams (aka "The Cool Side of the Pillow"), Carrie Fisher, and many others, this movie brings laughter to anyone who loves Star Wars and dreams of being at the Lucas Ranch day in and day out, and some who don't....more info - fanboys finally!!
been waiting for this for what seems like forever. finally got it the other day and it was worth the wait. any star wars fan will adore this i laughed the whole way through. excellent cast i've watched it twice already. the special features are great too. the force is strong with this one. check it out....more info - The Force IS strong with this one
I have seen ALL of the Star Wars movies, so naturally I had to see this one. I adored every single moment and recommended it to all! ...more info - At last a FUNNY road movie
For a fill in the SW pun, cameo laden, bathroom humor script, Fanboys manages to hit some unexpected notes. The obvious easy nerdcore basis for the film belies what really works here and that is the dedication of the troupe of actors and creators. If you bleed for your obsession the way these guys do then you understand the especially real and down to earth tone of the final 10 mins or so. Some sequences are mildly forced but the jokes/gags really hit, even when you start to tire of the puns about a 1/3 of the way through the rest of the comedy works so it doesn't matter. I laughed alot, winced a little and yes, shed some tears for a movie that doesn't shun one for embracing the child within even as we grow up.
Wholly entertaining and satisfying....more info - The wait is over!
A cute film that takes place in 1999, about five friends (Huntington, Marquette, Fogler, Baruchel, Bell) who are on a road trip to sneak into the Lucasfilm Skywalker Ranch to see the rough cut first prequel of George Lucas' Star Wars, "The Phantom Menace." With a touching plot and many special cameo appearances, this film was definitely what the Star Wars fan in me has been craving for so long. This is a must-see for any diehard Star Wars fan! I really enjoyed the touching storyline that lie beneath the humorous antics: one being the dying wish of a friend, and the other being about following your heart and, as Joseph Campbell would say, "following your way to bliss" rather than simply settle for a life that you don't love or enjoy.
As I said, the Star Wars references are plenty and there is even a big mention of the unspoken rivalry between Star Wars fans and Trekkies -- I'm sorry -- Trekkers. Of course, there was a big dispute between fanboys of this film and its producer (Harvey Weinstein) as to whether the subplot of the dying friend should be included or re-edited. In the end, thankfully, the fans won and the storyline remained. I think it's a better movie for it. Otherwise, it's just another piece of Star Wars memomorablia to add to the shelves. My only complaint with "Fanboys" is that the easily-lovable Kristen Bell doesn't have as big a part as I would've liked and the story could've explored more into the friendship between Huntington and Marquette's friendship (i.e. what exactly drove them apart). Still, for what this movie is - a quick, wacky comedy with heart - it is good enough to earn a spot on my DVD shelves. After all, c'mon, man! It's the Wars!!!...more info - If you are a fanboy, fanboys is for you!
Had been waiting this movie for months and finally managed to get my copy. Enjoyed from start to finish. This not a movie that will make you laugh until your entrails are spewed like blown up Death Star, but there is no doubt that you will enjoy it. Be warned though, a great majority of the jokes only make sense for well versed Star Wars fans. But there are more than enough of us on this planet to make it a worthwhile enterprise.
If you are not that much into Star Wars (because you were born too late, or are "weird" ;-)), there is still a great deal of comedy for this flic to be a pleasant ride. Hope you have a blast! Maybe then we can get some more made...
BTW, the movie critic review at the top is totally wrong, with so many mistakes you would wonder what kind of credibility it could have. Stay with the customer's opinions as it is a considerably better representation of what you will be getting....more info - Use the Farce...
"Fanboys"
(Weinstein, 2009)
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It's geeky guest-star cameos galore in this pop-culture mega-farce about four - no, wait, five! -- Star Wars fans from Ohio who live out their fifth-grade dream of breaking into George Lucas' Marin County ranch in order to see a "sneak peak" of Episode One of the Star Wars films. It's a road trip flick packed with pop-culture references and nerd humor, as well as appearances by folks such as Seth Rogen, Kevin Smith & Jason Mewes, Billy Dee Willams, Carrie Fisher and --gasp!!-- William Shatner. It's pretty funny, if a bit strained at times... Mostly, it's familiar, and comforting in a way, like an old friend whose just showed up at your door and needs a place to crash for a month or two. The THX-1138 references at the end are especially welcome. Funny and fun! ...more info - Very funny - great cameos
Very funny movie with lots of great cameos. Definitely worth watching. The Amazon review was kind of harsh, especially since the reviewer missed a couple of things: The film takes place in 1998, not 1999. The Fanboys travel to Captain Kirk's hometown in Iowa - the boys themselves were from Ohio. I'm nitpicking, but if you are going to say that a film lacks "inspiration" and "laughter," at least know what you are talking about. Give this one a try - but rent before buying because it's not for everyone. If you liked "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" or "Road Trip" you will probably like "Fanboys."...more info - Liked it, but annoyed at the goofy faux-Trek costumes
I really liked Fanboys except for one thing... the movie uses genuine Star Wars props and costumes all over the place, and yet it dresses up the Star Trek fans in ridiculous parodies of the correct costumes.
I could really care less that they portray the fans themselves as they do, but why the goofy wrong uniforms and props for the Trek people?
If they were asked, it's likely that Paramount denied the filmmakers permission to use the correct items. If I had been the filmmakers in that position, I would have thrown up a big title page at the start of the movie saying so. The filmmakers have to be aware that an awful lot of Star Wars fans are *also* Trek fans, and vice versa. The militant division between the two depicted by the movie is the exception, not the rule. So why alienate people (pun intended)?
Ok... maybe there was one other thing I didn't like. Not nearly enough Kristin Bell!
...more info - Fantastic!
I finally had a few minutes to get on Amazon so I could pre-order this movie, and figured I'd leave a review (since the Amazon one is so awful and mis-informed... how do you review a movie without watching it, as that reviewer clearly did? Iowa, not Ohio!).
I first saw this movie at Comic-con San Diego last year after waiting in line for several hours to score a pass to it. And I LOVED IT! It was hilarious, I had tears rolling down my cheeks. But the title really fits the movie, because it was a story about fans, about the die-hard, obsessed fans that most people mock, but the ones who shape and define their lives by what they love the most. The writers perfectly balanced the comedy, the sentimental plot of a true fan who wasn't going to live long enough to see the new SW movie, and the inside look at what "fanboys" really are like.
The only problem I have with the movie is that there are so many inside jokes and references to the series that non-fans wouldn't understand. But, then, the movie really seems to be targeted towards SW fans in particular, so there's not a huge loss I would guess. But if you've never seen a SW movie (and *gasp*, what's wrong with you? Get yourself to a Blockbuster ASAP!), you'll probably be lost at various points throughout the movie.
Overall, though, fantastic! A movie that I can't wait to buy, and that I plan to watch again and again....more info - Amazon Review is stupid! Movie is Good!
So This movie is Great! Every bit is a laugh riot! These friends really are a great representation of true Star Wars Fanboys! I feel like this is my life with an adventure added to it! Also the Amazon Review must not have actually watched the movie, because the Kirk scene is in Iowa. The Guys live in OHIO!...more info - A Long Wait...
I must've seen previews for this movie DVD for the last two years before its theatrical release this past winter. Not many people turned out for it the night I saw it. Those who did seemed to be in the right demographic. Someone down the row from me laughed so hard he fell into the row forward. Yes, it was stadium seating.
Anyway, you have probably known people like this if you are not a fanboy/fangirl yourself. In reality, everyone has something they're into, some hobby or interest to displace boredom.
I digress. I thought this movie was the funniest I had seen in a long time. What really struck me about this movie was how even after seeing the previews the movie was still funny. The trailers didn't give everything away either. Too many times in the last couple years have movies, especially blockbusters, been so awful that I considered just not watching another new movie again, ever. Sadly, the theatrical run was short and limited.
This DVD will surely go into my personal collection and I hope to show it to as many friends and co-workers as possible....more info - Highly Enjoyable, Even for a Non-Fanboy
I am no die-hard Star Wars fan. I do enjoy the original trilogy, but I certainly would fail any fanboy (fangirl?) quiz tragically. That said, this movie easily became one of my favorites. I'm sure there are a lot of references that I missed, but the ones I got were hilarious. I loved that the movie managed to be very funny, without venturing too far into the realm of stupid, raunchy boy humor, and the cancer storyline grounded the movie nicely without being overly sappy. (Note - the editorial review has the roles wrong... Linus is the one with cancer, and Eric is the one working for his father's car dealership.) Thankfully, the original director was able to keep his original storyline... we had to wait several years for this, but it was worth it....more info - Finally A Proper Modern Nerd Comedy
If you are a fan of Star Wars or Star Trek, don't even bother reading my review or any others, this movie is going to have you in tears of hilarity in a matter of minutes. This is essentially the tale of a group of Star Wars fans on a mission to steal an early print of Star Wars - Episode I, The Phantom Menace so their friend suffering from cancer can see the movie before his untimely death.
Simply as that and you have a comedy that's intelligent enough to keep you interested and hilarious enough to keep you rolling in laughter. Their is tons of cliches in the movie regarding fans of both Star Wars and Star Trek but it's when the two mesh that this movie becomes riotous. Basically to keep this short and simple if you, like me, are a nerd and like the aforementioned movies, get this.
If your not go rent this anyways cause 8 out of 10 times it'll have you cracking up in no time. A great comedy that revolves around the nerd universe without taking the ideal overboard and/or abusing the way overdone cliche of nerd vs jock comedy's. Now go snuggle up in your vintage Star Wars blanket and snuggle up for a good movie ...more info - Phenomenal even if you're not big into Apatow or Star Wars
Although I think Star Wars is an amazing trilogy, I didn't see them until I was part-way through high school, so the obsession that people who were alive when it came out, or grew up loving them never hit me. Having said that, I LOVE this film. I went to see it with a friend is a Trek fan, not Star Wars, and even he couldn't help but enjoy this film (although he took the Trek attacks a little too personally). You need to have seen the trilogy in order to be able to know some of the references, and if you're a huge fan you'll laugh even more than I did since they make both big and little references. At the end of the day, this was just a great movie that should have gotten a major release because it would have been a huge hit. Guaranteed....more info - Hilarious Movie. Great Story.
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. ...more info - It helps to know one
If you've never brushed up against fanboy or comic book culture this might leave you cold - a case study of arrested development in groups. Perhaps you've been among the true believers, though, like the ones who exchange wedding vows in Klingon. Then the stereotypes will all look very familiar. I swear, Hutch looks just like the guy behind the counter at the comic shop downtown.
This has some amusing moments, like the tour guide of James T. Kirk's home town. That fan-built statue is a hoot, when you look at just how much cod there is in the codpiece. A few in-jokes helped too, like the THX1138-style guards' masks, or the Shatner cameo. Heartwarming moments didn't warm me, though, and one-joke movies wear thin fast. I'm glad I saw this once, but wouldn't be happy seeing it twice.
-- wiredeweird...more info - worth the wait
This movie was hilarious. I was only able to see it 4 times in the theater as it wasnt around long. I just hope it doesn't take so long to get the dvd! One of my favorite scenes was when the boys needed to be rescued by their fanfriend. The sound effects were from the real thing....more info - A long time ago, in a galaxy far away
1998, and every "Star Wars" fan was abuzz. Episode 1 was finally coming out. No, Episode 1 did not come out in 1977. That first film was really Episode 4.
Fans were camping out at movie theatres in anticipation of tickets going on sale. "Fanboys" is the story of four friends who realize that one of them will not be there for the opening. Linus (Chris Marquette) has cancer and they really want him to see "The Phantom Menace." Their idea: break into Skywalker Ranch and see the first cuts.
Eric (Sam Huntington) isn't quite on the page yet. He's abandoned the dream of creating a comic book and literally sold out, selling cars at his Dad's dealership. He hasn't seen Linus in years and doesn't even realize his best friend has cancer.
Hutch (Dan Fogler) despite still living in his Mom's 'carriage house' is a pretty good persuader. And Windows (Jay Baruchel) has found an online girlfriend "Rogue Leader" who will help them with plans, etc. for Skywalker Ranch.
Still, they manage to get on the road and what a long strange trip it is from Ohio to California. We've got cameo appearances by William Shatner, Billy D. Williams, and Carrie Fisher.
This is a film for every fan who's stood out in the rain in line or played cards on the floor of a theatre waiting for tickets. The only thing serious about this film is the fun and it's definitely worth full price to see it.
Rebecca Kyle, March 2009...more info
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