Superbad

Superbad

Year: 2016

Runtime: 75 mins

Language: Russian

Director: Dmitriy Suvorov

Comedy

In contemporary Moscow, struggling actor Danya is dealing with a recent breakup when his younger brother Dima arrives unexpectedly. Dima brings with him a friend who is seriously injured, having sustained a bullet wound. Now, Danya must navigate a series of complicated events and unexpected challenges while trying to help his brother and his injured friend.

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Timeline – Superbad (2016)

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1

Last night before college and a party invitation

Two socially awkward best friends, Seth and Evan, are on the cusp of heading to separate colleges. Jules invites Seth to a party, setting off a chaotic test of their friendship. They decide to stick together and chase one wild night that could redefine their bond.

Evening Seth's house
2

Fogell's fake ID plan and the first hiccup

Fogell unveils his McLovin fake ID plan to score alcohol, signaling the start of their reckless night. The moment at the liquor store initially seems to go through, but a robbery interrupts the purchase. Outside, a mistaken encounter with the police makes them fear Fogell is being arrested.

Night Liquor store
3

A ride to another party in exchange for silence

A helpful motorist offers to drive them to another party if they do not report the incident. The trio accepts, chasing the prospect of more booze and social status. They head into deeper party territory as the night unfolds.

Night Street
4

Fogell reaches the party and bonds with cops

Fogell is driven to the party by the officers who had pulled them over, and the cops surprisingly join in the drinking. The night gains momentum as the police become allies in their misadventure. Fogell enjoys a sudden wave of popularity as his alcohol run seems to work.

Night Party
5

Seth aims to steal more and Evan hesitates

At the party, Seth plans to steal more alcohol to boost his social standing. Evan hesitates about staying the course, torn between loyalty and caution. The tension foreshadows a growing rift between the friends.

Night Party house
6

Evan is mistaken for someone else and forced to sing

Evan is mistaken for another guest and ends up locked in a room with guys who do drugs and force him to sing. The host expels the motorist and a fight breaks out, pulling the trio further into chaos. Evan's discomfort marks a turning point in his willingness to stay with the night.

Night Party house
7

Becca's messy night and Seth's misstep

Becca's drunken attempt to court Evan devolves into vomiting and a demand that he leave. Meanwhile Seth dances with a woman who has had too much, drawing the host's ire about his fiancée. A brawl erupts, and the party's danger escalates.

Night Jules's house party
8

Police arrive and the uneasy outside reunion

Police crash the party, and the friends scramble outside to regroup. They recount their misadventures while reflecting on how far they have pushed their luck. Seth chastises Evan for pulling away, and Evan accuses Seth of being trapped by their history.

Night Outside the party
9

Seth is struck by a police cruiser and the escape toward Jules's house

A reckless shove leads to Seth being struck by a police cruiser driven by a distracted officer. The trio, with Fogell, flees the scene and races toward Jules's house to keep the night alive. The incident crystallizes their decision to press on despite the danger.

Night Street
10

Fogell's social ascent at Jules's party

At Jules's house, Fogell delivers the alcohol with swagger and gains renewed popularity among classmates. Becca's attempt to woo Evan devolves into a messy drunken moment that ends with vomiting. Fogell also impresses a classmate named Nicola and goes upstairs with her.

Night Jules's house party
11

Seth's drunken kiss and the headbutt

Seth, increasingly intoxicated, tries to kiss Jules but is rebuffed. In a reckless moment, he headbutts Jules, earning her a black eye and heightening the night's chaos. The consequences foreshadow a messy fallout.

Night Jules's house
12

Fake perp-walk and cruiser destruction

Police arrive and reveal Fogell's underage status while going along with the group's celebration. To make amends, they stage a fake perp-walk and, with Fogell, destroy the damaged cruiser. The night ends on a bizarre, comic note rather than a clean resolution.

Late night Jules's house/front yard
13

Seth and Evan reconcile and confront the future

Back at Evan's place, Seth reveals a secret that Evan and Fogell planned to live together at college. Evan admits fear of living with strangers but confirms his love for his friends and his commitment to sticking together. They reconcile and pledge to face the future as a team.

Late night Evan's place
14

Mall encounter and hopeful closure

The next day, the trio heads to the mall and unexpectedly runs into Jules and Becca. They apologize for their drunken antics and the group ends with a sense of renewal. The boys pair off with the girls as they prepare for the next chapters of college life.

Next day Mall

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