Genre Research #1


Genre Research: Superbad

     The opening of "Superbad" features a long VFX display of the outlines of the two characters dancing to the song, "To Hot to Stop" by the Bar-Kays in a sequence very reminiscent of the 1970’s. The sequence has more editing to add interest to the credits than the rest of the movie. In the credits all positions from actors, directors, producers, and writers. The irreverent dancing and the funky music do much to add to the over the top nature of the movie. The entire premise of the movie is for two long-time friends to acquire alcohol for a party, and ended up sleeping with the girls of their dreams by the end of the night. Granted, nothing is gleaned from this sequence, in fact the only thing that can be possibly noted is the awkwardness of the dancers. This entire green screen sequence is in a wide camera shot to get the two protagonists’ moves. Overall, this teen-comedy had a $20 million dollar budget but grossed $169 Million. Not only that but the movie was critically acclaimed with 87% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and 87% based on audience scores”. The film was nominated for lesser awards like MTV movie awards.


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