The best comedy film ever made made the Prime Video Top 10 list

The best comedy film ever made made the Prime Video Top 10 list

"Superbad" came at the perfect time in my life; I was at the height of my teenage years when it was released in 2007 So, naturally, I thought this down-to-earth, super corny comedy was one of the funniest movies ever made But now that I'm (a little) older, it still makes me laugh every time I rewatch it

The fact that this movie beat out popular films like "The Boys in the Boat" and "Five Nights at Freddy's" for a spot on Prime Video's top 10 most-watched movies suggests that many people have fond memories of "Superbad" It's clear that many people miss "Superbad Currently ranked #6, it may move up further and overtake "The Idea of You" and "Mean Girls," which are ranked just above it

However, "Superbad" will not stay in the top 10 for long, as it is set to be removed from Prime Video later this month That's because "Superbad" is set to be removed from Prime Video at the end of the month, through Sunday, June 30

If you haven't heard of "Superbad" (if you were living under a rock in the mid-2000s), or if you need a refresher on why this comedy has maintained its legendary status for nearly two decades, here are all the gut-wrenchingly funny comedy Here are the details

"Superbad" is a painfully relatable coming-of-age comedy about awkward teenage unrequited love, trying to grow up without being completely humiliated, and the never-ending quest to get a drink without being of legal drinking age (the latter is an act I do not recommend)

"A comedy about the life of a man who has been drinking, and how he has to get it without having to reach legal drinking age

The comedy centers on best friends Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera), who are about to graduate from high school With the help of their dorky friend Vogel (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), they obtain fake IDs under the name "McLovin" and plan to frame each other before college

However, the plan soon goes off the rails as the two endure a difficult quest to get to a house party for Seth's unrequited love Becca (Martha MacIsaac) and face countless hilarious obstacles in the process Also starring Seth Rogen, Bill Hader, and Emma Stone (in her feature film debut), "Superbad" is packed with comedic talent

In my opinion, a major measure of a truly quality comedy film is how quotable it is, and "Superbad" reigns supreme in this regard Mention "McLovin" to anyone who has seen this film, and you're sure to get a chuckle And this recurring gag is just one of many memorable lines in this very funny film

One of the film's greatest strengths is undoubtedly its cast Hill and Cera prove to be a great comedic double act The former is cocky and glib, the latter almost painfully awkward; their characters are very different, but they play off each other perfectly The lead roles are just the tip of the iceberg, and Rogen and Hader play the unprofessional cop duo with aplomb

Like many teen comedies, "Superbad" presents situations that are both chuckle-worthy and ridiculously outlandish, so that anyone who has ever experienced awkward adolescence can relate (and believe me, I have) Being a high school student is tough, and "Superbad" reflects that well

That it is one of the best comedies of all time is well-documented at this point Rotten Tomatoes gave it a high score of 88%, which is enough to earn the "Certified Fresh" seal of approval Audience ratings are similarly high, with 87% from over 250,000 evaluations

Perhaps you have already seen "Superbad This movie is so ubiquitous a comedy that if someone asked me to recommend a funny movie, I would not think to mention this one But if you missed it, or haven't seen it in a while, I urge you to make time to see it before Prime Video ends in less than a week It's a film you'll enjoy for years to come [including an exhilarating survival thriller pitting Liam Neeson against a pack of wolves (my money's on Neeson) Plus, check out a rundown of new movies coming to the best streaming services this week, including "Furiosa: The Mad Max Saga" and "The Boy and the Hermit"

"Superbad" is available to stream right now on Prime Video

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