January 10, 2010
Tags: C.D. Payne, comedy, Gustin Nash, Michael Cera, Miguel Arteta, Portia Doubleday, review, Rooney Mara, Youth In Revolt, Zach Galifianakis
Youth In Revolt is based on the book
(also available on Audible
) by C. D. Payne
. It is directed by Miguel Arteta (Homicide, Freaks & Geeks) with a screenplay by Gustin Nash (Charlie Bartlett). It’s the story of Nick Twisp (Michael Cera), a geeky 16 year old who just wants to lose his virginity. He’s stuck living with his mom (Jean Smart) and her boyfriend Jerry (Zach Galifianakis) in Oakland. When Jerry runs into some problems they’re forced to go away for a little while. This is where Nick meets the girl of his dreams, Sheeni (Portia Doubleday), whom he vows not to let get away. This leads to the creation of an alter-ego named Francois Dillinger, who is a bad boy and does the things Nick could never do.
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