'PROJECT X': Three and a Half Stars (Out of Five)
Another 'found footage' film, this one is a teen party film produced by Todd Phillips (the director behind such popular crude comedies as 'THE HANGOVER' 1 and 2, 'OLD SCHOOL', 'ROAD TRIP' and 'DUE DATE'). It was directed by first time feature film director Nima Nourizadeh and written by Matt Drake and Michael Bacall (who also co-wrote 'SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD' and '21 JUMP STREET'). It was cast with many unknowns through a nationwide open casting call and filmed on a budget of just $12 million. The nerds gone wild storyline doesn't have much originality or surprises to it but it is funny and somewhat inspiring.
The movie was originally titled 'PROJECT X' as just a placeholder for another title but after the name drew a lot of interest the filmmakers decided to keep it. The film revolves around three high school friends (Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper and Jonathan Daniel Brown) who decide to throw a birthday party for one while his parents are gone. The three are outcasts at their school and want the party to be big in order to gain popularity. So one advertises it heavily at school, on craigslist and through massive text messaging. The party of course grows increasingly out of control as another friend (Dax Flame) films it.
The movie is obviously heavily populated with themes of reclusive kids letting loose and partying for once in their lives. I would guess it was majorly influenced by other 'nerds gone wild' teen party films like 'RISKY BUSINESS'. It's been criticized by some for encouraging irresponsible morals but I think it's inspiring. Definitely a 'feel-good' movie that's moving for anyone who can relate.
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Another 'found footage' film, this one is a teen party film produced by Todd Phillips (the director behind such popular crude comedies as 'THE HANGOVER' 1 and 2, 'OLD SCHOOL', 'ROAD TRIP' and 'DUE DATE'). It was directed by first time feature film director Nima Nourizadeh and written by Matt Drake and Michael Bacall (who also co-wrote 'SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD' and '21 JUMP STREET'). It was cast with many unknowns through a nationwide open casting call and filmed on a budget of just $12 million. The nerds gone wild storyline doesn't have much originality or surprises to it but it is funny and somewhat inspiring.
The movie was originally titled 'PROJECT X' as just a placeholder for another title but after the name drew a lot of interest the filmmakers decided to keep it. The film revolves around three high school friends (Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper and Jonathan Daniel Brown) who decide to throw a birthday party for one while his parents are gone. The three are outcasts at their school and want the party to be big in order to gain popularity. So one advertises it heavily at school, on craigslist and through massive text messaging. The party of course grows increasingly out of control as another friend (Dax Flame) films it.
The movie is obviously heavily populated with themes of reclusive kids letting loose and partying for once in their lives. I would guess it was majorly influenced by other 'nerds gone wild' teen party films like 'RISKY BUSINESS'. It's been criticized by some for encouraging irresponsible morals but I think it's inspiring. Definitely a 'feel-good' movie that's moving for anyone who can relate.
Watch our movie review show 'MOVIE TALK' at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8oXDJoapdc