Fanboys (DVD, 2009)

I laughed from start to finish. This is such a grand portrayal of a legendary adventure. The cast is irreplaceable and little cameos only bring bolder laughs. I am pretty certain that if you don't like Star Wars more than the average person you'll not only probably not like this film but you won't get half the dialogue and jokes in it. I paid my $10 to see it in theaters and bought it on DVD. Worth both expenses, hands down.

After all the hype, all the reshoots, all the pushed back release dates...it is finally here: "Fanboys" on DVD. Chances are you saw the trailer for it, and chances are you saw the posters at theatres, and chances are you saw the Myspace homepage "Fanboys" layout a year ago when it was supposed to be released across American cinemas. Or maybe it was so long ago in a galaxy far, far away you forgot already? It's throw away theatrical release a month before the DVD release did it no justice, so here we are living the glory on the small screen. And frankly, it was all worth it.

"Fanboys" takes place in a world not long ago, 1998 to be exact, before the release of famed "Episode I" in the Star Wars saga where 4 friends set out to steal a copy, or atleast view it, from "Skywalker Ranch" before thier friend subdues to cancer. We have part road trip, part nostalgic indulgence, but all fun for fans of Star Wars, Star Trek, and anyone in the "Judd Apatow" comedy fad. We have cameos from Billy Dee Williams, Carrie Fisher, Ray Park, Seth Rogen, William Shatner ("I'm William Shatner, I can score anything. ANYTHING."), and even the Greatest American Hero himself (but only in deleted scenes). "Fanboys" is frankly a fun time made by guys who truly love, and lived, the cultural impact the Star Wars films had on 70s youth.

I grew up loving Star Wars, so all the jokes and gags are instantly a hit with me because I actually know who Luke Skywalker's navigator in the Hoth battle was (it was Dax). Two characters in fact nearly brawl over the arguement that "Luke liked Leia", which is rather comical because they are genuinely aggressive in their conviction. "Fanboys" works because it has the ability to poke fun at it's very subject matter but still be respectful and realize that for many people these are genuine hobbies that bring a lot of people happiness, and because it's not condescending or insulting about it I found myself laughing at them while still holding my intrigue.

If anything to complain over it's the parched features on the disc. The deleted scenes are priceless (just to see William Katt) but the rest of the "features" are glorified "pats on the back" and publicity features. The commentary is fun though, dull at times, but holds the entertainment well. Just didn't seem justifiable, I would have liked to perhaps had both versions of the film (cancer vs non-cancer versions), or maybe a nice feature describing the hardships the film went through because it's difficulties were no secret to anyone with a computer or Entertainment Weekly subscription.

"Fanboys" brings happiness to me because I've been waiting 2 years for it, and here it finally is, and frankly it was what I'd hoped. However, I see this kind of humor abandoned, and then I see "Epic Movie" getting full studio backing, and I just hang my head. I can easily recomend "Fanboys". It helps to be a fan of Star Wars/Trek because much of the humor will be amplified, but even with a passing social knowledge I'm sure many of the jokes will still be accessible to even the most passive film viewer. Get your sabers, "Fanboys" will be a fun ride.

I had seen trailers for this film for what seems like an eternity. I could get all flowery in my writing at this point but instead I'll just cut to the chase. The characters and situations laid out by said trailer was so me and my buddies.
Now on to the film.

It's a fun buddy road picture that has a lot of heart and a few really good laughs. Some of those sunny moments were predictable but they were good. The only really bad thing about the film is considering it's one of those "man I so know those guys" type of film, it had a lot of room to be funnier. Any way still worth a watch and I'm personally glad that I own it. Besides...

Trekkies do indeed suck!

This movie is awesome and is dedicated to star wars fans. If you love star wars this is a most have for your collection. Kids and adults will both enjoy!

Great story. Lucas fans have dreamed of doing what this group of friends did. A must see for fans of Star Wars maybe not for Trekies.

Love the movie, any star wars junkie would be happy with the film and probably laugh until they cry. Great film that can make anyone's day much better!

Fanboys Was Awesome!!! End Of Story. (hjcgresvhyrbmnburdvncmbnbkuvmhesbrujdnbrjsvjdybjdvybvukjnubfyvbdujyvbd) I Did that just to have 100 characters. lol

This movie is pretty funny. It has many of the actors who play in Judd Apatow films, which make it even better. A good movie.

A must for any Star Wars fan! Even if you don't like Star Wars but want to watch a good comedy then I recommend FanBoys. It's soo funny that I will warn you not to eat or drink while watching this movie or the contents of your food/drink might end up all spat all over the place! For a good laugh, go ahead and purchase this hilarious comedy and "May the force be with you!

it took days for it to get here
and when i got it the dvd box was broken
movie still works fine .

This is a very funny movie. Even if you are not a big Star War's fan, you will enjoy watching this this.