Fanboys

To many people there are only two kinds in this world, Trekkers and Star Wars fans. This movie is a must-see for the Star Wars fans. Yes - it totally makes fun of fans of both stories. As the movie points out, never refer to Star Wars as just "a movie".

If you have seen or read most of the Star Wars saga you will not get most of the really funny bits. There are tributes to not only Star Wars, but most Lucas films. Not sure about the Princess Bride bits, but they were funny. There are also some very fun cameo appearance by Star Wars alumni Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams. Funny stuff. William Shatner also shows up at a Trek convention in Vegas. Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes (Jay and Silent Bob) have a very short, very funny scene.

Every one needs their Death Star, their defining moment, their life's quest, the most important accomplishment of their life. That is how this group of Fanboys talk themselves into trekking (sorry couldn't help the pun) across the country to get a sneak peak at a new episode. They make it to Skywalker Ranch in northern California and get caught.

It's really not that bad of a story. It is full of fun characters. There is even a sweet little love story as part of the subplots. There are few loathsome characters but they are not on screen long enough to make a negative impact.

Watch this movie with your costumes on and lots of popcorn.