Youth in Revolt [Blu-ray]

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by: TastyBabySyndrome (Daddy Dagons Daycare - Proud Sponsor of the Little)
on: Wednesday, 18-August-2010

A crush becomes an obsession becomes an out of my league movie. This leads to an idea: if our lead cant get the girl, he can get her. The he here is still the lead but hes the manifestation of everything that he thinks his dreamgirl would want. Hes risky, he brash, hes charming, he can grow facial hair, and he dresses better - in his mind. The problem is that he doesnt seem to have a handle on this part of his persona and, as things go deeper into the psyche department they also seem to go South - quickly.

When Crea came out in Superbad, Arrested Development, and so many othe rmovies, I found his brand of humor really funny. The problem is, eventually, the same actor starts to run his course. This seems to be a big problem for me in this movie and it is made worse because the movie needed a lot more plot attention.

As I watched the movie, I kept thinking it was being sold to me on movie and concept alone. There was a thought that perhaps went around saying that Cera should try something different and wouldnt it be funny if he did everything he normally wouldnt. So you have the same character you have seen a lot and you have a character like him, with facial hair, and that talks dirty and breaks things. Combine this with some apparent police issues that come on and off, on and off, and some other things and it is funny BUT only so much.

Im not saying not to watch the movie. I give it a 3 and that means i liked it BUt that I liked it to a point. It is a flawed movie and, in the supposedly lightheartedness of the film, it gets a bit boring. He can have her, he cant have her, he doesnt know what to do - that stuff hurts the film and only makes me saw watch it and nothing more.

by: Tyler S. (Brentwood, CA United States)
on: Monday, 9-August-2010

This is a film that seems strange at first watching, but after a second viewing the movie is absolutely hilarious. Similar to films like Little Miss Sunshine and Observe in Report, Youth in Revolt is an indie-esque movie with amazing performances praising its great source material. This is my favorite film with Michael Cera, and he definately displays all of his talent in this movie. The ability to play two distinct personalities that do not seem as if they are the same person, is a quality that makes Cera a fine actor. The supporting cast is perfectly formed with actors like Buscemi and Justin Long. I disagree with the critical reviews saying that Cera and Doubleday have no chemistry. Their chemistry is practically flowing out of my big screen and spilling onto the floor. And then Ill have to call Stanley Steamer to clean the chemistry off my rug. Anyway, what makes this a five star film follows:

*Hilarious script due to source material
*Every actor perfect for the role
*Amazing soundtrack thats worth buying
*The indie flavor to the film
*Crisp cinematography
*Animations and claymations(very creative way to move through a scene)

Is it worth getting on blu-ray you ask? Absolutely! The picture looks astonishing. The special features kind of lack, but theres enough to satisfy the casual Blu-rayer. Youth in Revolt is not for everyone, but its one of my favorite comedies. Now Im definately drawn to the C.D. Payne books. Ill be satisfied if theyre half this entertaining.

by: IMHO (NY)
on: Thursday, 29-July-2010

This is an off beat comedy but, it was still a pretty good movie.
At times it was a little too slow for me but, still I think its worth watching.
There are times when you want to shut it off and then there are times youre glad you didnt.

by: Erik Bateson (California)
on: Wednesday, 28-July-2010

This film is quite polarizing. Some people really like it, and some think its the worst film ever. I myself am in the former category, with some reservations. The film was released in January this year and did poorly at the box office. I think this is due to two reasons: 1. The release date (nobody sees a film in January); 2. The film really has no target audience. Whereas a film like The Hangover was so successful because virtually anyone could enjoy it, this film is the opposite; its a mainstream film designed for a very small niche.

Based on a 500 page novel by C. D. Payne, Youth in Revolt is a very strange movie. I have not read the novel, but I assume the film offers a very condensed, Cliffs-Notes like retelling of the story. Michael Cera (that awkward guy from Superbad and Juno) stars as 16-year-old Nick Twisp, a Holden Caulfield-like character.

Nick lives with his erratic mom, Estelle (Jean Smart), and her oafish boyfriend, Jerry (Zach Galifinakis of the aforementioned Hangover), in Oakland, California. When Jerry owes a group of sailors money for a car, Jerry takes Estelle and Nick on vacation to Clearlake to a trailer park, where Nick meets Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday), a beautiful girl with shard interests. Nick spends time with Sheeni, learning that shes just as neurotic as he is. She tells him she already has a boyfriend in the jock/poet Trent Preston (Jonathan Bradford Wright), and Nick makes up a girlfriend named Martha to impress Sheeni. Sheeni later reads his diary and is not upset that he lied to her. They buy a dog, whom Sheeni names Albert (pronounced Al-Bear), who becomes their lovechild. When it comes time for Nick to leave, Sheeni encourages him to be very, very bad so he can move to Ukiah to live with his temperamental father, George (Steve Buscemi), and they can be together.

Back at home, Nick coaxes his best friend, Lefty (Erik Knudsen), to keep Albert for him since Estelle hates dogs. Nick creates an alter-ego to help him with his misdeeds, a French boy by the name of François Dillinger (Sheeni dreams of her French husband to be named François), who has a deeper voice, a mustache, blue eyes, and a player/bad boy attitude. With François help, Nick begins to mouth off to his mom and her new boyfriend, police officer Lance Wescott (Ray Liotta) (Jerry has just died of a heart attack in a bar). Nick soon causes the most trouble when François takes the family car and trailer out onto the streets with gasoline in the back seat and accidentally lets the trailer go, sending it crashing into a local restaurant. Then François lets go of the car, spiraling it into the trailer, causing a huge explosion and traffic jam.


I will not go into any more detail, so as not to spoil anything. While its not for everyone, I liked it.

Recommended.

by: Wild Card (United States)
on: Tuesday, 27-July-2010

This film is great! Arteta nailed it. Michael manages to play up to his standard awkward teenager who has girl and social issues while simultaneously breaking out of that shell, as well. Its a great performance- his best since Arrested Development. This is what coming-of-age films should be- laugh-out-loud comedy with heart ala Superbad. Also, Fred Willard and Justin Long bring so much with so little in their supporting roles. Definitely not for children though.

by: D. Cannon (United States)
on: Friday, 9-July-2010

This is a really funny movie. That said the humor is a little dry. If you are a fan of Michael Ceras somewhat serious comic delivery then you will enjoy Youth in Revolt. Id say worth a rental, not a purchase.

by: MUZIK4THAPEOPLE!! (Orlando, FL)
on: Sunday, 27-June-2010

I found this movie to be very funny, it had its own personality,
and young Michael Cera did as amazing job as the odd, alienated, unsure-of-him,
teenager Nick Twisp, filled with suppressed anger and pent-up sexual frustration
who has a mother, Estelle, (played by a very skinny Jean Smart) who is trailer trash,
lives for whatever man is in her life at the moment, and totally ignores (for the most part)
her young odd loner son, as long as it doesnt effect her child support payments or he
doesnt do anything to embarass her or come between her & her boyfriends!
His father, George, is played by the great quirky actor Steve Buscemi.
He has recently divorced the Jean Smart character and has taken up with a ridiculously
younger woman who occupies all of his time just trying to keep up with her.
Hes a pretty cool father, (though temperamental) just as long as the kid stays out of
his way and doesnt cause too much trouble. Cenas character also later develops an
alter-ego/evil twin/doppelganger named Francois Dillinger who is a complete sociopath
and rebel who doesnt care about anything! (He reminds me a little of Kourtney Kardashians
arrogant, obnoxious and aloof boyfriend, Scott Disick!)
Social decorum, the property, thoughts or feelings of others, all mean nothing to him!
He scoffs at authority, isnt respectful of women, just sees them as sex objects, and loves
to shake things up in a big way!---Michael Cena plays the dual roles with great finesse!
His comic timing is amazing and he is able infuse both characters with very believable
emotions, separate mindsets, and other personality quirks which will have you totally buying it!
Without giving away the rest of the story, I will just say that there are plenty of laughs,
mayhem, crazy situations, and memorable dialogue which some people will be repeating to
each other in that annoying way that people do when they parrot lines from their favorite
movies in everyday conversation! (-: The supporting cast is a stellar ensemble of actors!
Ray Liotta, Zach Galifinakis, Mary Kay Place, Erik Knudsen, Portia Doubleday, Justin Long,
Fred Willard and others all gave great comedic performances in this film which will keep you
laughing when you are supposed to laugh, assuming most people who watch this film will have
a pretty good sense of humor and fun. (-:
I must say that I enjoyed it overall and recommend it highly!
Those reviewers on here who are comparing it to Fight Club (?),
James Dean (?), etc., I dont know what movie they saw or what they expected
this film to be, because it never pretends to be any of that!
Its actually quite original.
Anywayz, its a good movie in my opinion, So check it out! (-:

by: A. Fox (Missouri)
on: Tuesday, 22-June-2010

the only way i can compare this to another movie is mixing fight club with napolean dynamite by far the best part of this movie is francois. with his attitude of not caring what anyone else thinks. i was thinking this movie was another michael cera movie where hes the awkward teen which it is some what but a lot diffrent with him being a bad *** in this movie. all the surrounding actors were great in this movie. i was optimistic about this movie but after seeing a preview i decided to rent it this movie was a lot better then what i thought which is why im going to buy this movie. this is cera best role ive seen him play and this movie makes me want to watch his next movie scott pilgrim vs the world.

by: A. Flipper (United States)
on: Thursday, 17-June-2010

This is 3.5 Stars. This movie is a good story and a good cast but not as funny as the previews made it out to be. I think with such a great cast it could have been way funnier.

by: bz (USA)
on: Monday, 7-June-2010

Fun movie to see with good pace, and with the dialogs that make sense. Everything works perfectly in this movie.

by: Spencer L. Corbin (United States)
on: Tuesday, 1-June-2010

This film like no other has really pushed Michael Cera further than I thought he would go. In the show Arrested Development he was already building up this straight guy persona, with this kind of geek, nerd appeal. YOUTH IN REVOLT was the perfect vehicle for this actor. Cera really makes this movie his own and in my opinion could be a neo-cult classic along the same lines as Schwartzman in Rushmore. The evil alternate-character Cera switches back and forth from steals every scene. Cera has become an actor in the same tradition as Jack Lemmon. By far the BEST MOVIE I have seen all year......

by: C. E. Prendiville (Seattle, WA)
on: Friday, 7-May-2010

Youth in Revolt is the adaptation of C.D. Paynes cult book by the same title. It follows the storyline of his first three novellas (later combined into a single book) that follow a young man by the name of Nick Twisp, who after discovering the love of his life does whatever he must to stay with her.

The film itself is a far cry from the hilarious prose of the witty novel that inspired it. However by itself, Youth in Revolt is surely a great romantic comedy, and Michael Ceras best performance to date. If you are looking for a short, well-directed, well-acted and hilarious romp then look no further. This is a movie I think all movie buffs should add to their collection and one that sadly went unnoticed in theaters.

After you watch the movie, if you find the characters entertaining I highly suggest picking up the books. They are a light read, very entertaining and even more well-crafted than this short feature film.

Two Thumbs Up!

by: Haunted Flower (Indianapolis)
on: Monday, 12-April-2010

Watch Video Here: http://www.your site/review/R2ZD4R0VTONKCB Gina from Haunted Flower reviews the movie Youth in Revolt based on the book and starring Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Justin Long, Jean Smart, Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta, Fred Willard, and Zach G from the Hangover. A high school boy invents an alternate personality to impress a girl.

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