Youth In Revolt

Youth In Revolt

Directed By: Miguel Arteta

Written By: Gustin Nash (Based on the book by C.D Payne)

Produced By: David Permut, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein

Cast: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Justin Long, Zach Galifanakis, Steve Buscemi, Erik Knudsen

Plot: Nick Twisp (Cera) leads a very boring life, that is, until he meets Sheeni Saunders. He finds out how far he must go to get the woman who is perfect for him. What he doesn't expect is that to help him do this, he needs an alter ego....

The film has been hailed as Fight Club meets Superbad. Which is most certainly correct. Once again, Michael Cera is in that geeky teenager role that he plays so well. But he also took up the challenge of playing his own alter-ego too. His alter-ego being the super slick, versatile, hilarious character of Francois Dillinger. When he is playing Francois, the film suddenly becomes alot more exciting. The contrast between Nick and his delinquent alter-ego is refreshing is both pleasing and humorous. Because we are unsure of this character we don't know what he is going to do, as he is very impulsive (There are several examples of this in the film)

The film puts itself outside of the usual teen comedy, its edgier, darker, and hilarious. It does take a little while to get going, but once its going it is funny, fast paced and easy to watch. The rest of the cast give superb performances. Steve Buscemi had more of a cameo appearance, which was disappointing, but he played his part terrifically. On the whole, Youth In Revolt is an overwhelming success.

However, Michael Cera needs to expand his repertoire, because his films are starting to become the same story over and over again. He needs to find something that is going to rejuvenate his career.

The film has imagination, its charming, slightly pretentious but its enjoyable fun.

Written By Eammon Jacobs