Fanboys (2009)

Star Wars fanatics take a cross-country trip to George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch so their dying friend can see a screening of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) before its release.

Director:

Kyle Newman

Writers:

Ernest Cline (screenplay), Adam F. Goldberg (screenplay)

Stars:

Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel, Kristen Bell

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sam Huntington	...	Eric
Chris Marquette	...	Linus
Dan Fogler	...	Hutch
Jay Baruchel	...	Windows
Kristen Bell	...	Zoe
David Denman	...	Chaz
Christopher McDonald	...	Big Chuck (as Chris McDonald)
Charlie B. Brown	...	Myron
Isaac Kappy	...	Garfunkel
Stephen Pina	...	Simon
Seth Rogen	...	Admiral Seasholtz / Alien / Roach
Tarek Bishara	...	The Vulcan / Gruvock (as Thom Bishops)
Clark Sanchez	...	Bartender
Stanley Shunkamolah	...	Thick-Necked Thug
Danny Trejo	...	The Chief

Storyline

Star Wars fanatics take a cross-country trip to George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch so their dying friend can see a screening of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) before its release.

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Plot Keywords:

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Taglines:

Coming soon to our galaxy

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for pervasive crude and sexual material, language and drug content

Details

Official Sites:

Official MySpace Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 February 2009 (Iceland)

Also Known As:

Fanboys - Rajongók háborúja

Filming Locations:

Belen, New Mexico, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,900,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$171,533, 8 February 2009, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$688,529

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$960,828

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Weinstein Company, Trigger Street Productions, Picture Machine

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film takes place from October 31, 1998 to May 19, 1999.

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Goofs

None of the fans would have the Force FX Lightsabers, which didn't come out until the release of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Hutch: [as Stormtrooper] Halloween just got awesome, bitches!
Linus: [as Stormtrooper] Prepare for the entrance of Lord Vader.
Windows: [as Darth Vader] Give yourself to the Dark Side. It's the only way you can save your...

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Crazy Credits

The Weinstein Company logo is backed by light saber sound effects.

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Connections

References Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

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Soundtracks

Tubthumping
Written by Nigel Hunter, Dunstan Bruce, Alice Nutter, Louise Watts, Paul Greco, Darren Hammer (as Darren Hamer), Allen Whalley, Judith Abbot (as Judith Abbott)
Performed by Chumbawamba
Courtesy of Republic/Universal Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises and EMI Music Germany GmbH & Co. KG

User Reviews

Yes, it's full of clichés, so what?

Although this product is far from inventive, or full of carefully orchestrated comedy. It is by no matter of means, slow and boring. If anything, it makes the time fly.

The humour is rather stupid and vulgar, but if you're even close to being a sci-fi geek yourself, or able to appreciate how hilarious this kind of archetype can be. You won't be disappointed.

However, there is a failed attempt at adding heartfelt drama to this movie, no doubt trying to inspire people to follow their dreams and remind them that the time for doing so, is limited. Which isn't a bad thing to do, obviously. It just seemed a little bit out of place. On that note; I have no clue as to why drama and crime are added to this film's genre, you might as well add romance and sci-fi.

Disconnect your brain and laugh your aches away!