From the creators of Superbad and The Hangover, Project X sadly fails to live up to such comical heights.
The plot revolves around three senior high school students (Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper and Jonathan Daniel Brown) who attempt to make a name for themselves by throwing a house party.
As the night develops, things spiral out of control as word of the party spreads.
The film is shot from one of the character’s personal camcorders, instantly providing a sense of realism. But when the overly ridiculous nature of the party ensues, such style fails to work.
The three main characters are blatantly modelled on the famous ‘Superbad trio’. Whilst mirroring each character trait, their comedic banter comes across as loathsome. They simply appear to be unpleasant individuals.
And then there comes the plot. Or rather the lack of it. Essentially the film consists of teenagers getting drunk, taking drugs, and vandalising the neighbourhood; an entirely unoriginal attempt to replicate the greatness of Superbad.
Is it funny? In parts – yes. But such humour is scarce. The main emotion induced by Project X is one of sympathy for the parents whose house has been burnt down.