What would you say if I told you that there was a project lurking in the depths of Hollywood, not so very long ago, that would have taken Michael Cera comedy vehicle Superbad and released it as a no-holds-barred action title with lots of gunplay and violence and beatings and explosions and everything that action film fans have come to expect from them?

What would you say if I told you that THIS was the trailer for that film?

You’d say I was totally full of it.  And you’re right.  I am.  Truly.  But man, when you get a look at that YouTube clip you’ll wonder how they ever actually released the movie they did, because it would’ve made a really SWEET action film.

Now, at this point you might be wondering what my point is.  Am I using this to underscore the value of digital distribution, or a showcase of what the small studio can do with the right material, or as a subtle jab at the Hollywood movie machine?

None of these, really.  I thought it was a sweet trailer with a smart idea and I figured I’d just put it up there for everyone to have a look at.  Hey, not everyone can be crazy and controversial all the time, you know.  Sometimes even I just phone it in, or just want to point out something that looks kickass without it having a larger commentary or being just a tiny piece of a bigger picture.

It’s a sweet trailer, Superbad was a fun movie, Superbad trivia can be found right here.  Have a good, quiet rest of your day.

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