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The word "shameless" does not begin to describe Fired Up, a sneaky, self-aware teen comedy about two high-school jocks who join the cheerleading squad so they can score with girls at cheer camp. Naturally, they find themselves starting to care and end up committed to helping their squad win the big competition at the end. But while trotting through the formula paces, Fired Up manages to subvert the cliches of teen movies while fulfilling them at the same time. It's really kind of genius. Fusing the smart sassiness of Bring It On with the hyperactive self-referentiality of Dude, Where's My Car?, Fired Up wallows in the luscious flesh of its cast (both male and female) while pushing the horndogginess to ridiculous heights; it casts an absurdist eye on cheerleading while making savvy use of sports-movie plot devices; it starts out with the rigidly defined sex roles of high school, but by the end has mocked masculinity, femininity, homophobia, and furries(!). Nicholas D'Agosto (Heroes) and Eric Christian Olsen (Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd) play the jocks with just the right mixture of likability and preposterousness. Also featuring Sarah Roemer (Disturbia), swimsuit model Molly Sims (Las Vegas), AnnaLynne McCord (90210), and the ever-dependable John Michael Higgins (A Mighty Wind, Best In Show). --Bret Fetzer
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In this laugh-out-loud comedy, Ford High' s star football players Shawn Colfax and Nick Brady scheme to ditch football camp so they can spend the summer surrounded by beautiful girls?at cheer camp. The guys are having the time of their lives as they use their new reputation as "sensitive guys" to talk the hotties into skinny dipping, cheering naked, and hooking up. But when Shawn falls for the gorgeous head cheerleader who' s suspicious of their motives, the players must change their game to prove Shawn' s intentions before the thrilling cheer competition finals.
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23 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I think the best way to see this film is to know they had fun making it, producing it and to get something out of it like the commentary says: "...they will be studying this for years to come at USC film school..."
Let's get all of the hate mail out of the way. Yes - the leads are all over 30, yes - it is another dang cheer film, yes - it has nothing new to add to the comedy plate this year, and so on. But I still got some good laughs out of it and plenty of fit people to look at. The main thing that struck me was the chemistry between the two main actors, they were actually believable and funny. The supporting cast had some great moments, especially John Michael Higgins as Coach Keith and Philip Baker Hall as Coach Byrnes - they both showed awesome chops in doing their corny roles.
The film quality was excellent, the sound was a fun 5.1 and the impressive long-takes actually looked good. Whether you love or hate this film, that one take when the crew arrives at camp showcasing the 178 ladies on the steps - was impressive. The unrated is only a few seconds longer and contains some nice (and natural) upper body nudity in the night swimming sequence.
The special features give this 2.5 star film the last 1.5. There is a 15 minute making-of, a 7 minute clip on the "stunting" involved, and 8 minutes of unrated outtakes - which if anything are hilarious because of those damn peacocks. The quick press junket shows Eric Olsen in meltdown mode and the commentary with the director and two leads is worth it. Even if to hear little tidbits on how the main cast got each other sick from the kissing scenes or how everything was actually filmed in LA and not in Hinsdale.
Plenty of people hate this film, but I fell into the category of liking it and laughing. I suppose it will be mandatory for the cheer fans out there, but this will actually keep the guys interested also.
Let's get all of the hate mail out of the way. Yes - the leads are all over 30, yes - it is another dang cheer film, yes - it has nothing new to add to the comedy plate this year, and so on. But I still got some good laughs out of it and plenty of fit people to look at. The main thing that struck me was the chemistry between the two main actors, they were actually believable and funny. The supporting cast had some great moments, especially John Michael Higgins as Coach Keith and Philip Baker Hall as Coach Byrnes - they both showed awesome chops in doing their corny roles.
The film quality was excellent, the sound was a fun 5.1 and the impressive long-takes actually looked good. Whether you love or hate this film, that one take when the crew arrives at camp showcasing the 178 ladies on the steps - was impressive. The unrated is only a few seconds longer and contains some nice (and natural) upper body nudity in the night swimming sequence.
The special features give this 2.5 star film the last 1.5. There is a 15 minute making-of, a 7 minute clip on the "stunting" involved, and 8 minutes of unrated outtakes - which if anything are hilarious because of those damn peacocks. The quick press junket shows Eric Olsen in meltdown mode and the commentary with the director and two leads is worth it. Even if to hear little tidbits on how the main cast got each other sick from the kissing scenes or how everything was actually filmed in LA and not in Hinsdale.
Plenty of people hate this film, but I fell into the category of liking it and laughing. I suppose it will be mandatory for the cheer fans out there, but this will actually keep the guys interested also.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Naomi
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This one is a good one! I watched it on a plane and had to buy it so I could watch it properly. If you like 'Bring it on', this is a must-see.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
People over analyze everything. Its a movie about two football guys who go to cheer camp to get girls. One Boy falls for a girl but both guys learn a valuable lesson. It is funny, simple and perfect. A great movie to watch with extremely funny parts especially when they watch Bring It On. Its a fun movie, thats it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good to watch.
This is a very fun & funny movie. I first started watching it on Netflix, but when it wasn't available to stream anymore, I made sure to get the Unrated Blu-Ray.
Published 17 days ago by James D. Gore
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fired up , okay
Ok movie. Like the comedy of it. The plot is kind of corny. Teenage daughter liked it alot. Won't rent it again
Published 1 month ago by E. Mallory
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Movie
Enjoyed it, funny... Would reccommend if you like teen movies or comedys. Wish there were more movies like this with upcomming actors.
Published 2 months ago by Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars
great transaction
this is a great movie. this was in perfect condition. this is a funny movie. i give it five stars. love it
Published 3 months ago by MelvinM
2.0 out of 5 stars
Utterly pathetic
You need only four words to properly review this movie: the writer was stoned.
Actually, no, that's not correct, a stoned writer would have been far more imaginative. Read more
Actually, no, that's not correct, a stoned writer would have been far more imaginative. Read more
Published 3 months ago by RedSoxRock
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute movie
My boyfriend showed me this movie. It's actually a really cute movie. The story line was well put together with memorable characters and quotable lines. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE!
I absolutely love this movie and it came inbrand new condition. I still watch it all the time. The best thing was that it was cheap and came quickly!
Published 4 months ago by abk11
5.0 out of 5 stars
Teen humor for adults
I was surprised by how many zany one liners there were in this ("you gotta risk it to get the biscuit"). Read more
Published 4 months ago by Song Phothisane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oscar Snub, thy Name is Fired Up!
Few films rival Goodfellas, On the Water Front, or Raging Bull...
Only one movie blows them out of the water. That movie is Fired Up! Read more
Only one movie blows them out of the water. That movie is Fired Up! Read more
Published 4 months ago by James Baldwin
5.0 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this film. It was funny to me.
I enjoyed this film. I bought it for the actor Nick D' Agosto. I like watching films on cable tv first, and then I come to Amazon and purchase films I enjoy. It was funny too.
Published 5 months ago by Landis Odoms
