Why "Superbad" Still Holds Up 

Thanks for watching! I had a hard time pinning down just one reason why "Superbad" has remained a personal favorite of mine for all of these years, so I ended up discussing all of the different reasons I believe it still holds up. Hopefully you guys enjoyed this more "laid-back" video, I don't intend to do them all of the time, but I like breaking things up with something a little lighter on occasion, and I hope that's okay with you! Also, be sure to check out your free Squarespace trial! I've been really happy with my website ever since I started using it, and I'm confident you'll feel the same! www.squarespace.com/filmradar P.S. 50,000 SUBS! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

“Why Superbad still holds up” One word: McLovin

That last scene with the escalator gets me every time. It’s such a bittersweet ending, and perfectly captures how it feels irl

It was McLovin’s 37th birthday yesterday!

"Superbad was released more than ten years ago" Oh my god, I'm old.

It was between that or Muhummed

I'm 16, me and my friends watched this together on a sleepover and we all said "holy shit that's us!" throughout the entire movie. None of us even noticed that the movie is aged.

The first time I saw this movie I was high out of my mind, but every time I rewatch it I’m still super impressed at how great it holds up. Great analysis man, you did a really good job.

Spot on about the pop culture references and nostalgia. I always admired how Superbad used a 70's vibe in a modern world. And I relate to Fogel more than I would like to admit lol

You’ve got a good point with nostalgia there. Pop culture humour is a big pet peeve of mine because in 5-10 years time no one will understand it, and the best comedies don’t rely on it.

Superbad felt real. It felt like I was watching footage of me and my dumb friends messing around in high school.

Best high school comedy ever.

This movie came out when I was in middle school and I didn't watch it until senior year in high school (2014) and I still think this is the perfect high school movie. My sister saw it for the first time just a couple of days ago and this year was her senior year. What's extra cool is that we both graduated from the same high school in the film! Thank you for the video!

So Smash mouth aren't cool anymore?

One of my favorite movies of all time. Great video man, as always

I was about 16 when this film came out in the U.K. I went to see it with an awkward crowd of girls and guys. A few of the more obnoxious people in the group stopped paying attention and started throwing popcorn around, and then left before even the halfway point. The film was lost on them. The few of us that stayed could not stop talking about the movie and how great it was with quotes and "the part where..."'s We went on to be really good friends for the rest of the time we were at school.

This review is spot on. Superbad is my favourite movie and I've always said that the reason why I love it so much is because it's just about regular everyday people trying to achieve something realistic and relatable.

This video raises such good points. Incredibly persuasive, and made me appreciate the film in a whole new light. I'm suddenly eager to watch it again, right now!

"Do you guys got a Myspace?"

superbad used to be my favorite comedy, i remember watching it countless times with my friends from high school

Please do one on the ultimate classic Napoleon Dynamite.

This might be my favorite video you’ve ever done. Felt like such a unique topic that I haven’t seen explored before. Also, your editing skills are enraging me with jealousy. The video looks great and moves really well. Do you use After Effects?

I think the only pop reference I remember from this movie was when the guy who accidentally hits Seth with his car and tries to get along with them by asking if they have "Myspace" lol

I just rewatched it last night for the first time in a few years and was shocked at how well it stood up. You explained it perfectly.

Finally someone is talking about this movie in the way it deserves! It genuinely is wholesome, and has one of my favorite ending scenes of all time, for real. It's unassuming and subtle, and beautiful. Thank you for creating this essay, I hope this is the beginning stages of the movie being reevaluated by everyone, and maybe becoming a classic.

Masterpiece this movie, i always come back to it.

10/10 video. I’ve been wanting to talk about this movie for so long and it’s nice to see it’s messaging being appreciated , also I would love to see a fear and loathing video!

Excellent video! Really enjoyed your commentary can’t wait for more videos!!

The thematic criticism of Seth and Evan's attitude towards women and their mutual love for each other is actually reflective of the arc of the story, where they end up growing apart from each other; rather reflective of young men in high school. The story is just young men growing up over the course of the events of the film: that yes, it is okay for men to show affection to each other, that women are not just objects for dicks to go into, and that yes, they will move away from each other. The closing shots of the movie are Seth and Evan looking longingly at each other as they become figuratively (and literally) separated by the elevator.

Fantastic video man! This is one of my favourite teen comedies if not one of my favourite comedies! I feel as though you really hit the nail on the head and drove your point home. Keep up the great work!

I really loved this analysis! Superbad is already one of my favorite movies, but this video made me appreciate it even more! Keep up the good work!

I saw this when I was very young, and it taught me that its alright to be affectionate

I remember when i watched the movie, it was 2012/2013, and when i discovered it was from 2007, like, almost 6 years old, that was a shock! That movie is too good. If I meet someone who didn't watch it, I don't care to go and force them to watch it with me. I just love it.

Always cool to hear your take on some of my favorite films (and films I haven't heard of), so when you mentioned hitting, "Fear and Loathing," I was very interested. Hope you get to it some day. Best, Bob

I really appreciated this video, easily one of my favorite videos from you. Keep it up dude.

I remember watching this when this came out in 2007. I was 7 years old my parents rented this movie from Blockbuster and i took it to school and watched it on the bus in my dvd player and everybody in the bus was watching it behind my seat on the bus lol. Good times

Dislike for disrespect of Shrek Jk great video, Superbad was the movie that ruined my innocence lol

Have always loved Superbad, but never realized it was because of these points until you highlighted them. Thought-provoking!

I heard that beginning music and you hit some inner spot in me, imma go rewatch it now

Good video man, you put a lot of my feelings into words that I couldn't verbalize myself. You got a new sub today

"I never had a choice."

Such a good channel! You deserve more recognition dude!

I've like your videos for a long time and this might be my favorite. Good job. You brought up and wonderfully explained some fantastic points.

Such a beautifully and crictally analysed video.keep up the work man!

I remember watching this on the off a few years ago. Honestly even today I couldn't say when the film came out, whether it was something I missed coming out of high school or something that came out 2 years ago. It probably helps that none of the actors seem to ever physically age off the screen either.

Phenomenal video man

Holy shit, I think I fell in love with your style over the course of this video. Hell yeah man, thanks for your care-intensive work

Thanks for this insightful review! Gonna have to give this one another watch

I'm glad you made this. I honestly find Superbad probably the most realistic interpretation of the reality of high school. Foul language from people who are genuinely accepting people. The best friend relationship is super accurate too.

What teen comedies have even come out since Superbad? Project X? Talk about one step forward, two steps back.

Super well done as always man. Really interesting way to see this movie, it really makes you think

This was an excellent video. Well played, sir, well played.

I havent seen this movie in nearly a decade and i never noticed any of these amazing points when i was a young teen! seriously dude you always knock it out of the park with your vids, PLEASE do Fear and Lothing!! its one of my top 3 movies of all time

Moralizing why a film is truly memorable for all the right reasons, preach it.

Cracking analysis dude. Thank you!

This film is in my top 3 films of all time, still watch it on a monthly basis 10+ years later.... It's a Nostalgic trip everytime🤗

Fear and loathing?.. ehm yes please!

I can't believe this film is now 13years old, man! I was in my last year of high school when this came out so I can kind of relate. Also, can't believe I never noticed that Danny McBride cameo @ 2:05 until now Lol

When is this channel blowing up? Genuinely look forward to every video, well done man.

I fucking LOVE Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. So glad you mentioned it. One of my favorite moveis and my favorite book.

Superbad will always be good no matter how old it gets

Brilliant analysis, subbed

Very well put sir! Always have loved this movie, definitely has a unique feel to it

Just watched this a couple weeeks ago with my mom and it was the best comedy movie I have seen hands down

I knew there was a reason I still like superbad. This helped put it into context.

Superbad, Pineapple Express, Step Brothers. 3 amazing funny movies that will always stay amazing and funny

McLovin. And that flying baseball bat hitting Seth on the back...and he's totally unprepared for it screaming ' what the f#@$ was that?'... hilarious

thank you for making one of my favorite films more lovable!

"Thought Smash Mouth was cool" I lost all respect for you after that quote.

Great video!

Great video. This movie came out in 2007, i was an exchange student @ the US. i remember one of my classmates talking abt. Still one of the great timeless comedies.

Dude, another amazing video. You have a great channel. And I'd love to see a Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas video

You know, despite never seeing those "I love you, dude" scenes unironically, I can definitely appreciate them more, and I completely agree with you that Superbad has aged spectacularly. Even if you think Jonah Hill's character at first is a douche, he has great redeemable qualities and changes a lot throughout the movie.

One of my favourite movies ever, you literally took the words right out of my mouth. Great vid!

Perfectly summed up, great video I love this film!

Couldn't agree more! Great video. Would love to see your thoughts on Fear & Loathing

I was already aware of some of the central virtues of the film before watching this video, but this actually elaborated on what I knew in the back of my head! Very well dissected, verbalising what's in there and comparing to prior efforts in the same field. My hat's off to you!

Good work dude keep up😀😀😀

I have to say...I'm not sure what made this come up in my recommended, but your breakdown here nails it. This really is such a great movie and you highlight really well all the great stuff about it, and how despite its often raunchy, over the top humor, in the end, principles for being a decent human being shine through and pay off. I also found it to be a funny coincidence that you said "You didn't have to be 17 when it came out to appreciate it", then I thought about it...I was 17 when it was marketed, 18 for a month when it came out. Go figure!

A great dissection of one of my favourite films!

Another GREAT video! Oh man, I'd love to hear your thoughts on Fear and Loathing!

Spot on, my fav coming of age film, might even rewatch it right now. Yes on fear and loathing please, another top tier classic

This is amazing dude!!

Great video, good job!

First time seeing your channel. You have acquired a sub! Great video. Great editing and very well thought out. Plz do Fear and Loathing. It's a classic, I'll admit, not for everyone but definitely should be covered by somebody who cares about the material they are covering. These videos are fun not only 2 here somebody's thoughts on a movie you love, but also allows an audience who hasn't seen the movie to have it explained in a way that might make them interested in watching it when they typically would pass right over a film such as Fear and Loathing. Do it for the die hard fans, such as yourself.

A Fear and Loathing video would be great!! Such an underrated film

I can't believe this movie is over a decade old I remember watching this when it came out

Nice one dude couple of days ago I was searching for this movie's tribute but couldn't find it but then this video got to me

"That spot would belong to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" - Instantly subscribed!

I remember watching this movie for the first time. I laughed so hard, especially the whole scene when the cops were interrogating the cashier

Great Video & break down of the source material It's in my top 3 favorite comedies of all time. Clerks Superbad Dazed & confused

GREAT video. And I'd love to see a video on fear and loathing from you.

I disagree... nowhere in my multiple times of watching american pie did I get the feeling that the movie was trying to say that it was "totally fine" to film someone naked. that whole sequence never dwells into the morality of it all... it stays on the funny and the tragedy of jim.

Great video. Second half reminded me a lot of popculturedetective's videos!

We need more film analysis content like this one!!!

The irony of you explaining how they don't use nostalgia is that Superbad gives me nostalgia. One of my favourite films, I think.

Love this! I forgot how wholesome the film was. I remember the lessons of friendship being at the forefront, but not how much it changed the way women are considered by male characters in the genre. Subbed (duh!) :)

excellent video

Why does this make me so sad? Why does 2008 seem so forever ago.. Ugh. Life

One of my absolute favorite movies. I quote it all the time.