FANBOYS (finally)

Starring Dan Fogler,Kristen Bell,Jay Baruchel and Seth Rogan

Ever see a preview for a flick that looks fantastic and then two years later,it occurs to you that the movie in question never came out?Some rewrites and re shoots later,we finally have Fanboys.The irony here is in the movie itself,being that the premise is about several die hard fans of the Star Wars movies,not being able to wait for the prequels.And of course,the ultimate terrible question,what if it sucks?
For the most part,I can forgive some darkly lit shots and some awfully shaky camera work at times.For the most part.This movie is great for fans of the genre,but merely o.k for casual viewers.
From fantastic cameos of the original series stars (Carrie Fisher,Billy Dee Williams)to a nice nod to the new school (Ray Park).Incedently,Billy Dee is STILL the coolest mother f#%@er on the planet.Theres also other heavyweights the likes of William Shatner and Kevin Smith,Jason Mewes and an impressive turn by Ethan Suplee,who's hair and athleticism were impressive,you heard me.I know the whole purpose of a cameo is to pretty much tease the audience with a small taste of a big star,but I honestly wouldn't have minded each of those respective actors to have had double or triple the screen time.
Theres no point in calling the basis here far fetched,as our heroes race against time and stacked odds to get to there destination (Skywalker ranch),and I wont harp too much on the continuity gaps or the contrived and simple escapes from said odds.That's a cop out.I can point out bigger gaffs in Titanic and Batman.
Your best bet is to simply take this movie for what it is,and that's a cross between Stand By Me and Philadelphia.Wait?!?Only alot funnier.I'm just trying to picture that as a tagline.
Either way,the wait is over my friends.For fans of the genre,this is pretty much mandatory viewing,so run along,off you go...And again for the casual viewer,give it a go and keep in mind that this (Star Wars)is a bonafied religion to some and that should help you overcome any disbelief's you may encounter along the way.

Rating 3 Spocks dissed out of 5