Fanboys!

I have been reading about this movie for about 2 years. It fell off my radar, so to speak, but it popped up recently in limited release. When it came to Toledo, Jen and I went to see it a couple weeks ago.

This movie is hilarious, for so many reasons.

It spoofs fanboys, first of all. No, I'm not a "fanboy". I don't live in my parent's garage, which is lined with memorabilia such as Star Wars window curtains. I don't attack Star Trek fans for calling Han Solo a pussy! I wouldn't drive across the country for a ludicrous chance at breaking into Skywalker Ranch! I don't even own a stormtrooper outfit! Yes, those are 4 things that define the fanboys in this movie.

It has multiple cameos! Randy from 'My Name is Earl' as Harry Knowles of AICN. Kevin Smith, Shatner, and Seth Rogen. Kristin Bell, a well-known fan, has a major role as a Star Wars Chick. No George Lucas, though. Meh.

There are constant sci-fi and geek-pop culture references. Star Wars, of course, in almost every spoken line; Star Trek and trekkies; D&D; and Rush!

Yes, it features the music of Rush, the ultimate geek-pop culture band who seems to be riding a retro-hip tide thanks to Jason Segel!

I laughed for almost the entire 90 minutes.
Jennifer laughed at me laughing for the entire 90 minutes!

Ultimately, it's not a must-see-on-the-big-screen. The plot is thin, but there's enough left of the cancer storyline to make it interesting. It's not meant to be a tear-jerker, but I had tears sliding out my laugh lines!