Most teens dream of having the most epic party of all time, but when 17-year-old Thomas’s (Thomas Mann) birthday party guest list goes viral, thanks mostly to his friend Costa (Oliver Cooper), he gets the chance to have that epic party. As expected, everything gets out of hand, and he'll either have to go with the flow or have his reputation ruined forever.
"Project X" is little more than a collection of youtube videos cut together to make a story. This works well for a found footage documentary feel, but video quality is sacrificed. The majority of the shots are fuzzy and wobbly, which doesn't make it a comfortable movie to watch. Around a third of the shots are of people partying that don’t add anything to the story. But this being a party film, you're not coming here for quality cinematography or a deep story.
Comedy is what "Project X" is all about. From beginning to end, this film gets progressively crazier and sets some hilarious scenes. Thomas's reactions to the events are only semi-realistic, and in contrast Costa's, are over the top. Neither actor presents a hashed out or realistic performance, but they’re adequate enough to move the movie forward. Once the party gets started, their dialogue is humorous and well planned, but in earlier scenes it feels improvised and contains mostly profanity.
The other half of the comedy is a "best of youtube" reel blown drastically out of proportion. Nut shots, car crashes and vomiting are the film’s bread and butter. Don't expect to see footage you can find on the Internet because even the simplest act is pushed to the extreme. Adding to the craziness is a collection of events that are completely implausible children with tasers and balloon-airlifted dogs are just the beginning of these shenanigans.
"Project X" is a funny and energetic film, but its comedic style, language and nudity make it suitable only for a specific audience. It will give more enjoyment to older teens and young adults, and is best seen with a group of friends who are ready to laugh at its craziness. It has no lasting appeal beyond the first viewing.
2.5 "Crazy Parties" out of 5
Written by Chris
Edited by Aaron
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