
Youth in Revolt
2009, Romance, 1h 30m
172 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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It may not entirely do its source material justice, but Miguel Arteta's Youth in Revolt is a fun, funny comic romp that lets Michael Cera stretch a little and introduces filmgoers to a major find in Portia Doubleday. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Nick Twisp
Sheeni Saunders
Estelle Twisp
George Twisp
Jerry
Lance Wescott
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Critic Reviews for Youth in Revolt
All Critics (172) | Top Critics (59) | Fresh (114) | Rotten (58)
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But all the silliness reminds us that there is no age limit on expressing your confident inner vixen - especially in these uneasy times.
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April 21, 2012 | Rating: B | Full Review… -
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November 18, 2011 | Rating: 2/5 -
The movie doesn't pack the same punch as the book, but still manages to create a wildly entertaining blend of teen love, awkwardness and vulgarity.
September 13, 2010 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… -
[Its] classic cinema shoutouts and gaggle of off-kilter characters feel like retreads.
June 23, 2010 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… -
It's chaotic and episodic, but this is Cera's star turn. Superbad meets Fight Club? That'll do it.
February 5, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Youth in Revolt
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Sep 06, 2012Milquetoast Michael Cera as a pencil-mustache-sportin' evil alter ego is entertaining enough, but the rest of the boy-ruins-his-life-for-a-girl story is pretty banal and quite tame surprisingly. Portia Doubleday as Sheeni isn't much of a siren either, but Rooney Mara looks satisfyingly hot and mean. The part with Adhir Kalyan from "Rules of Engagement" in his skivvies is funny.Alice S Super Reviewer
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Jul 11, 2012A new level in Michael Cera's carrer, Young in Revolt could be more other sex teen comedy, but the crude and satirical material of Miguel Arteta change this cliche kind of movie.Lucas M Super Reviewer
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Apr 10, 2012Not as good as I would have hoped. Great cast but the story doesn't keep me overly interestedBrendan N Super Reviewer
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Dec 06, 2011Francois Dillinger: I want to tickle your belly button... From the inside. "He Wasn't a Rebel Until He Found His Cause." I put off seeing Youth in Revolt for the longest time. The trailer didn't impress me and I thought the movie looked completely stupid. Granted it is stupid, but not in a bad way. I ended up really liking the film. I loved the independent feel to the movie, with occurrences like weird sexual diagrams coming to life and floating in midair during a mushroom trip. I liked Michael Cera's typecast performance as the lovable geek. I know Cera is starting to run thin with people, but I still find his performances to be hilarious. Maybe this is because I see a lot of myself in him. A 16 year old falls in love with a beautiful girl, when his mother and her boyfriend move the family away for the summer. When they are forced to leave, the two devise a plan where he will get himself kicked out of the house. This will allow him to move in with his father and be close to his girlfriend. In order to get kicked out, he has to get in touch with his bad side. His bad aide ends up making all his decisions for him the rest of the movie, while trying to help him get the girl and get laid. Youth in Revolt is a movie that is going to divide people. You will either sit there and be saying to yourself, "This is awesome" or "This is retarded." I was sitting there saying, "This is awesome." It's a different movie and I loved it for that. Sure it has the same main plot as a lot of the other teen comedies, but this one adds a lot of originality to the mix and makes for a special film. I'm not going to argue with people who don't like the movie because I can definitely see why. It really isn't a movie for anyone out of their 20's. Middle aged to the elderly just won't get this movie. It's truly a movie for the young. I really wish I hadn't waited so long to see it.Melvin W Super Reviewer
Youth in Revolt Quotes
Nick Twisp/Francois: | I do all my hiking free form. Like John Muir, I enter the wilderness with nothing more than my journal and a child-like sense of wonder. |
Nick Twisp/Francois: | "Trent, I don't want to hurt you. Now I'll only ask once that you and your adorable sweater step away from the door." |
Nick Twisp/Francois: | Trent, I don't want to hurt you. Now I'll only ask once that you and your adorable sweater step away from the door. |
Nick Twisp/Francois: | Now half as bad as the nasty things I wanna do to you right now with my tongue. I'm gonna wrap your legs around my head and wear you like the crown that you are. |
Estelle Twisp: | I need that child support money to eat. |
Nick Twisp/Francois: | Shouldn't you need that child support money to support your child? |
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