Directed by: | Will Gluck |
Written by: | Freedom Jones |
Starring: | Nicholas D’Agosto, Eric Christian Olsen, Sarah Roemer, Philip Baker Hall, John Michael Higgins, Molly Sims |
Released: | April 23, 2009 |
Grade: | B |
Fired Up is about two football jocks who go to cheerleading camp over the summer so that they can have their choice of over 300 chicks. Need I say any more?
I do enjoy a deep, meaningful drama. Already this year we’ve been treated to great films such as The Wrester, The Reader and Milk. That said, trashy comedies such as this still have their place in the world of cinema. Sometimes the best thing to do is sit back, turn off the brain and have a few laughs. Fired Up is a perfect example.
The two leading dudes are Nicholas D’Agosto (Heroes) and Eric Christian Olsen (Dumb And Dumberer). Nicholas plays Shawn - the smart, conservative guy. Eric plays Nick – the bold, outgoing guy. The girls at the camp know exactly what our two protagonists are up to but most don’t seem to mind.
Given the limited storyline, it’s no wonder that screenwriter Freedom Jones had trouble dragging it out for 90 minutes. His attempt at creating a semi-dramatic ending was ridiculous. On the other hand, he doesn’t seem to have had any trouble crafting some funny jokes. There are a few "laugh out loud" moment and the highlight involves a scene from the iconic cheerleading flick Bring It On.
I don’t think any of us are going to remember this film in six months time but it’s the only major new release showing in our multiplexes this week, so I guess it’ll just have to do.