Project X (2012)

3 high school seniors throw a birthday party to make a name for themselves. As the night progresses, things spiral out of control as word of the party spreads.

Director:

Nima Nourizadeh

Writers:

Matt Drake (screenplay), Michael Bacall (screenplay),

Stars:

Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper, Jonathan Daniel Brown

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Thomas Mann	...	Thomas
Oliver Cooper	...	Costa
Jonathan Daniel Brown	...	JB
Dax Flame	...	Dax
Kirby Bliss Blanton	...	Kirby
Brady Hender	...	Everett
Nick Nervies	...	Tyler
Alexis Knapp	...	Alexis
Miles Teller	...	Miles
Peter Mackenzie	...	Dad
Caitlin Dulany	...	Mom
Rob Evors	...	Rob
Rick Shapiro	...	T-Rick
Martin Klebba	...	Angry Little Person
Pete Gardner	...	Older Guy

Storyline

Three seemingly anonymous high school seniors attempt to finally make a name for themselves. Their idea is innocent enough - let's throw a party that no one will forget, and have a camera there, to document history in the making. But nothing could prepare them for this party. Word spreads quickly as dreams are ruined, records are blemished and legends are born.

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Plot Keywords:

party | high school | high school senior | birthday party | violence against a child | 

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Taglines:

The Party You've Only Dreamed About

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Certificate:

18A

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 March 2012 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Projet X

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$21,051,363 (USA) (2 March 2012)

Gross:

$54,724,272 (USA) (11 May 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Green Hat Films, Silver Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The most pirated movie in 2012 (approx. 8,720,000 downloads).

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Goofs

Before the party when Costa and Kirby are seen playing Mortal Kombat, it is clearly indicated that Kirby is winning and is playing as the character Reptile. However, a few moments later when she says she has won, we see that Reptile has lost and as been knocked off the field.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Costa: What up my lovely females? This is your boy Costa, your host for the evening. Behind me is Thomas Kub's house. Today is Thomas Kub's birthday,
[grabs crotch]
Costa: and this is Project X, yo.

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Connections

Referenced in Babysitting (2014)

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Soundtracks

Trouble on My Mind
Written by Pusha T (as Terrence Thornton), Tyler the Creator (as Tyler Okonma), Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo
Performed by Pusha T & Tyler the Creator
Produced by Pharrell Williams (as The Neptunes), Chad Hugo (as The Neptunes), Sean C & LV & Vyron Dalyan Turner (as Left Brain)

User Reviews

Extremely over the top yet strangely relatable

Depending on which age group you fall in will determine your enjoyment for Project X. Project X does so many fundamental things wrong such as sub par acting and glaring plot holes. However, for a film that on paper seems absolutely terrible I could not stop laughing and really enjoying this movie.

Project X isn't so much hilarious as it is entertaining. This movie will really appeal those who can relate to the plot somewhat. As an 18 year old that has thrown parties when my parents were away the film struck a chord with me. I could feel the main character Thomas's anxiety when he realized he had no control over his house and that's why I feel many teenagers and even those in their early 20's would really relate to this film.

Project X might not be worth 10 dollars to see it in the movie theater but if you go with a good group of friends the 10 dollar ticket will seem more than worth it. I really enjoyed the film for personal reasons but I can see a lot of movie goers detesting it. 6/10