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BY RICHARD ROEPER SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST February 29, 2012 8:26PM Three pals (from left, Jonathan Daniel Brown, Oliver Cooper and Thomas Mann) party down in “Project X.” Warner Bros. presents a film directed by Nima Nourizadeh. Written by Matt Drake and

As reviews of Project X poured in from across the country the week of the film's release, a common theme that quickly emerged was incredulity that a film would celebrate such wanton irresponsibility. Screenwriter Michael Bacall, speaking to The

If you succeed in opening it far enough, you'll decide that Project X, the pre-frat frat movie about three high school losers throwing an "epic" (shudder) party, is nearly awesome—as a movie-going experience, at least. You know: low expectations.

A character in Project X touts the onscreen house party as the most epic one of all time. There's no doubting that. Filmmaker Nima Nourizadeh and.

'Lorax' tops weekend movie box office, 'Project X' a distant second . The animated "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax," with the voice of Danny DeVito, raked in a whopping $70.7 million for the No. 1 U.S. box office spot during the

First thing you have to take into account before sitting down to watch Project X is that it doesn't take place in the real world. Yes, it is a movie, a simulation if you will, but the feature reaches fantastical heights of the outrageous

Project X stretches the terms "plot," "story" and "narrative" so thin it barely qualifies anymore. A group of high school friends decide to throw a birthday party for one of them while his parents are out of town for the weekend.

Project X stretches the terms "plot," "story" and "narrative" so thin it barely qualifies anymore. A group of high school friends decide to throw a birthday party for one of them while his parents are out of town for the weekend.

Hollywood's good fortune continued without missing a beat this weekend as Universal's The Lorax dominated the box office and Warner's Project X opened to solid numbers in second place. Alongside solid holds by films such as Act of Valor and Safe House,

He looks vaguely familiar but you can't place exactly where the hell you saw the nerdy guy in glasses from "Project X" before — well here's a hint he banged three smoking hot chicks in a popular porno you watched. His name's Jonathan Daniel

This week brings an animated eco-parable “The Lorax,” with voice work from Zac Efron and Taylor Swift) and a wild party (“Project X,” produced by “The Hangover”'s Todd Phillips). Find out what the critics have to say on Rotten Tomatoes.

Does the success of the 'found footage' genre still work when applied to the raunch-comedy formula of 'Project X'? Or is this party just a hollow dud? Read our review.

First thing you have to take into account before sitting down to watch Project X is that it doesn't take place in the real world. Yes, it is a movie, a simulation if you will, but the feature reaches fantastical heights of the outrageous

He looks vaguely familiar but you can't place exactly where the hell you saw the nerdy guy in glasses from "Project X" before — well here's a hint he banged three smoking hot chicks in a popular porno you watched. His name's Jonathan Daniel

By CHRISTY LEMIRE of The Associated Press "Project X" suggests what it might look like if the teen romp "Superbad" had been shot with the first-person, hand-held aesthetic of "Cloverfield" — except it never achieves the hilarity of the former or the

By CHRISTY LEMIRE of The Associated Press "Project X" suggests what it might look like if the teen romp "Superbad" had been shot with the first-person, hand-held aesthetic of "Cloverfield" — except it never achieves the hilarity of the former or the

The crew discusses this weekend's two new releases, including the family-friendly "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" and the Todd Phillips-produced party flick "Project X." You can also find some Oscar winners in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa theaters, including best

By CHRISTY LEMIRE of The Associated Press "Project X" suggests what it might look like if the teen romp "Superbad" had been shot with the first-person, hand-held aesthetic of "Cloverfield" — except it never achieves the hilarity of the former or the

“Project X,” in theaters this weekend, follows one wild night as a group of high- school outcasts throw an epic bash. Here's a look at five great movie parties: v “Animal House” (1978): It is, of course, the gold standard. On the verge of being kicked

Most execs or agents over 45 didn't know who the performers were and didn't spend too long at the party, leaving the youngins to run the asylum — and run it they did.

The animated film dominated the competition on its opening day in theaters, with Project X coming in second—but it wasn't even close. Director Nima Nourizaeh's comedy brought in $8.1 million on Friday, according to box office tracking website,

This week brings an animated eco-parable “The Lorax,” with voice work from Zac Efron and Taylor Swift) and a wild party (“Project X,” produced by “The Hangover”'s Todd Phillips). Find out what the critics have to say on Rotten Tomatoes.

The animated film dominated the competition on its opening day in theaters, with Project X coming in second—but it wasn't even close. Director Nima Nourizaeh's comedy brought in $8.1 million on Friday, according to box office tracking website,

As reviews of Project X poured in from across the country the week of the film's release, a common theme that quickly emerged was incredulity that a film would celebrate such wanton irresponsibility. Screenwriter Michael Bacall, speaking to The

by James Scott, March 3rd 10:43am I almost didn't see Project X, because I'm weary of having to qualify myself with every "found footage" movie, so I'll be brief: "Found footage" isn't a fad or a gimmick; it's a new narrative tool that will be used by