FIND YOUR DEATH STAR. A LATE REVIEW.

Don't know why I never wrote a review on this movie, but seeing as how the DVD is being released today, I guess the timing is worked out OK. 

FANBOYS is a movie that has had more problems than any movie in recent history.  Originally set to be released in 2007, the film was delayed, then delayed again, then the studio commissioned reshoots (which is never a good sign, WOLVERINE shot many reshoots in January before it was released in May, we all know how that turned out...), then the reshoots were deleted, then it was delayed again, until it was FINALLY released in February this year.  By that time all the money was spent doing reshoots and principal photography, there was no money left for advertising, the only poster I saw for the movie was after the movie had already been released.  I saw no other television/radio/internet exposure regarding the release.  When I saw the movie, aside from my friend Gavin, there were 3 other people in the theater with us.  Over the course of 3 years, at the time of release the film had cost $8 Million.  And made less than $800,000 in theaters.  That is a DISASTER.  Quite a shame, because this movie is a real prize for Star Wars fans.

Reviews on this movie were grim.  I dont think a single mainstream review gave this film a positive review.  And I can see why.  This film works MOSTLY for Star Wars fans.  When the characters arent making fun of each other, they are making Star Wars jokes and references.  That's not a bad thing, IF you love Star Wars.  But as long as you've have at least a vague knowledge of the original 3 Star Wars movies, you can make it past all the references and cameos to decipher the message the film tries to get across, and once you get the message, the movie begins to take on its own life beyond the shadow of the Wars.  But by that time, the movie is over.  Although FANBOYS is not very deep and takes a while to find its own way, it has a big heart and is VERY enjoyable and I recommend it to all star wars fans.  If you're not a fan of Star Wars, check out the movie anyways, if you can make it through the nerd stuff you might laugh a little and enjoy a movie about friendship, RUSH, road trips, and destiny.  And a lesson about midnight movie premieres...