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Project X

year 2012decade 10sdirector Nima Nourizadehgenre Found footage teen comedy

88 minutes

Cast

Selected cast credits · Film reference

Thomas Mann Thomas Kub
Dax Flame Dax
Brady Hender Everett
Nick Nervies Tyler
Alexis Knapp Alexis
Miles Teller Himself
Rick Shapiro T-Rick

Project X | The Rewatchables

host Bill Simmonshost David Jacobyhost Craig Horlbeckproducer Craig Horlbeck format David Jacoby first Rewatchables appearance
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Most Rewatchable Scene

The post-police Pursuit of Happiness montage is the final preference.

In the discussion (10)
Approx. transcript time · 00:17:35Read transcript
  • The awkward school invitations and liquor-store meeting are favorites.
  • Whether the cameo is an actor playing himself or a baseball-bound senior is disputed; the earlier Footloose remake is raised without resolving it.
  • The drug visit and unseen crude behavior with the supposed Santa figure are enjoyed. The scene is called an unapologetic Superbad ripoff, but another response explicitly rejects that comparison.
  • The dog in the bouncy castle and lifted by balloons are favorite comic images; its disappearing into the sky is joked about.
  • The complaining neighbor, punch and taser, young security guards and absurd pool rule are praised.
  • Hiding a large drunk crowd from police is implausible to some, while the word cops could induce silence; the restart makes it worthwhile.
  • The roof triumph and two jumps are enjoyed; the limited finger injury confirms the fantasy tone.
  • The flamethrower return takes the party up a level; the police deciding to let it burn out is loved.
  • The triumphant return to school recalls Hoosiers, The Natural and Any Given Sunday; more hallway celebration before the romance is desired.
  • The Pursuit of Happiness montage is selected, with explicit agreement: a perfect party peak before the destruction.

What’s Aged the Best?

The ensemble details, dog, soundtrack and coming-of-age structure remain strengths.

In the discussion (11)
Approx. transcript time · 00:33:37Read transcript
  • The cameo actor’s later fame is a bonus; the wheelchair character joke is funny but lacks a payoff, with a cut scene only hypothesized.
  • Milo is one of the great movie dogs, scored nine-and-a-half against Baxter’s ten; the final dog behavior is debated.
  • The drug-filled figure reveal and slow-motion destruction work; Santa is corrected to a garden gnome with two middle fingers.
  • The erection joke succeeds, compared with Anchorman; adolescent unpredictability is recalled.
  • The young guards’ ninja line, radio reveal, unpaid ending and the vibrator discovery are enjoyed.
  • The oven surprise and ball punches are enjoyed; a claim that actors were really struck is speculation, not production fact.
  • The closing television cameo and soundtrack are praised; Heads Will Roll remix is called a classic, and the soundtrack a contender for best of the last decade.
  • The coming-of-age emotional core, true love and nerds seeking popularity endure; Revenge of the Nerds is another party example.
  • The intoxicated faces are convincing, with actual drug use only speculation; the ending freeze-frame updates are loved.
  • The title becoming shorthand for a huge party is ultimately treated as aged best rather than worst.
  • Casting unknown people helps the viewer feel immersed in a real party.

The Butch’s Girlfriend Award for the Weakest Link in the Film

No weak link, the mother, and the underwritten friend are distinct answers.

In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 00:41:36Read transcript
  • One participant passes because the film is perfect; another selects the mother and the refrigerator scene.
  • J.B. needs more characterization; the disability implication and resemblance to a less-developed Brick character leave him mainly a punching bag.

What’s Aged the Worst?

Disclaimers, dated or inappropriate material, nonconsensual filming and limited theatrical access.

In the discussion (5)
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  • The two disclaimers confuse warning with bragging, unlike other movies; inappropriate language is flagged.
  • The magazine reference is dated; claims about current publishing and nudity are unverified.
  • The cameraman filming intimate encounters without consent is criticized; illegality is a speaker claim, not legal verification.
  • Following release, large-scale parties reportedly referenced the film. Project X meaning huge party is judged aged best rather than worst.
  • Missing the theatrical experience is lamented, with occasional repertory screenings offered as hope.

Is There a Better Title for This Movie?

Project X is preferred; Rager is a liked alternative.

In the discussion (2)
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  • Project X was reportedly a placeholder retained over a studio birthday-title idea; saying the title within the movie is liked.
  • Biggest Party Ever is rejected, North Pasadena closer and Rager liked, but the existing title wins; confusion with the older monkey film parallels the two Heat films.

The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award

The party was worth it; a missed sequel; and hyperbolic greatest-art praise.

In the discussion (4)
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  • The party is worth its costs for confidence, popularity and a lifelong memory, with alternate education routes proposed.
  • A college sequel is a huge missed opportunity; Neighbors2 is called one of the worst sequels.
  • A rotating new-cast party anthology across places and backgrounds could keep the fun while addressing representation; the release interval varies.
  • Project X is called the greatest piece of art the species has accomplished, above the Mona Lisa and Schindler’s List; this is hyperbole.

Sequel, Prequel, Limited Series, or All-Black Remake

College sequel, recurring party anthology, or reunion; an announced sequel never happened.

In the discussion (3)
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  • The proposed college sequel sends the released friend to a twenty-first birthday at Chico State.
  • A White Lotus-style rotating cast could shift geography and representation; no fixed release schedule is agreed.
  • The anthology is praised again; a reported2015 announcement for2016 failed, and a ten-year reunion is another missed window.

The Joey Pants “That Guy” Award

The drug dealer is the likely winner; mustached neighbor remains unfamiliar.

In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 00:56:27Read transcript
  • The drug dealer is probably the winner; the mustached neighbor looks familiar but his credits did not settle recognition.

The Dion Waiters Award for Best Heat Check Performance

The two security guards are the final choice.

In the discussion (2)
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  • Candidates include the cameo actor, mustached neighbor, oven assailant, love interest, drug dealer and young guards.
  • The cameo is praised, but the serious young guards and inside-the-house reveal win, followed by agreement.

Apex Mountain

Most cast, party scenes and props qualify, with several explicit alternatives.

In the discussion (6)
Approx. transcript time · 01:00:23Read transcript
  • Most cast qualify except the later star; the actress in the three Pitch Perfect films may peak there. North Pasadena as a movie location is supported.
  • Party scenes are called unparalleled, with Animal House, the original House Party, Superbad and Neighbors as comparisons.
  • Ecstasy as a positive plot device is considered a peak, with lack of aftermath criticized; Almost Famous is the go-to roof jump, this at least final four.
  • The zipline’s origin is uncertain; bouncy castles and tequila revolvers are strong candidates, though the latter plays differently after COVID.
  • Jonah Hill imitation and sweater vests are further peak candidates.
  • Risky Business retains the peak for a parent’s car in water; Ferris Bueller is an adjacent car-destruction comparison.

Is This Movie Better With…?

Wayne Jenkins as a responding cop; Sam Jackson also suggested.

In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:11:28Read transcript
  • Wayne Jenkins playing a cop breaking up the party would be incredible and is called undefeated in the category; Sam Jackson would be fun.

Just One Oscar

Best Picture, Editing and a qualified song choice are separate answers.

In the discussion (2)
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  • Best Picture is proposed, then Editing strongly argued for montages, music and found footage; the actual editing nominees are compared.
  • Original Song is suggested for Pursuit of Happiness while admitting prior release may disqualify it; the actual winner and other nominated films are recalled.

What Piece of Memorabilia Would You Want From This Movie?

The chalice leads, with tequila gun, flamethrower, gnome and minivan alternatives.

In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:19:55Read transcript
  • The chalice is selected; tequila gun, flamethrower and distinctive gnome are other picks.
  • Owning the chalice would be a source of pride; hypothetical prices include1500and5000dollars.
  • The burnt minivan is another pick, with practicality defended from personal experience.
  • They guess the Santa figure had two backups in case one broke; owning the other two would appeal if only three existed.

The Coach Finstock Award for Best Life Lesson

Parents staying home, avoiding ineffective neighbor warnings, and choosing the established relationship.

In the discussion (3)
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  • A parent jokes that staying home throughout the teenage years will prevent such a party.
  • Warning neighbors does not prevent complaints and may be pointless.
  • The love triangle prompts the song-based lesson not to chase waterfalls.

Who Won the Movie?

Soundtrack and Jacoby co-winners; Kid Cudi; then music and everyone’s shared enjoyment.

In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:23:30Read transcript
  • The soundtrack and the devoted participant are explicitly named co-winners.
  • Observed kick Cuddy is chosen for the song and montage that makes the listener happy again; canonical identity remains a candidate.
  • The final addressed answer is music, with the film existing and humanity offered as broader alternatives.
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