Fanboys (2009)

Overview
"Fanboys" is a 2009 movie directed by Kyle Newman. It is an indie comedy-drama, a mix of adventure and relationship, with a significant concentrate on a group of Star Wars fanatics. This film is an ultimate homage to the love of Star Wars, produced by George Lucas.

Plot
The story of "Fanboys" revolves around 4 die-hard Star Wars fans Eric (Sam Huntington), Hutch (Dan Fogler), Windows (Jay Baruchel), and Linus (Chris Marquette), who reunite after numerous years for a mission embeded in 1998. After finding out that their buddy Linus has terminal cancer and will not live long enough to see the release of the much-anticipated follow up "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace", the good friends embark on a cross-country journey to Skywalker Ranch. The objective is to burglarize the cattle ranch and steal a copy of the unreleased film, so Linus can see it prior to he passes away.

Main Characters
The commitment and friendship among the characters are a central style in the movie. Eric operates in his daddy's vehicle dealership but aspires to be a comic book artist. Hutch lives in his mum's caravan and operates in a comics shop. Windows is a comics geek and the tech whizz of the group. He is madly in love with Zoe (Kristen Bell), who also operates at the comic book store and has feelings for him. Linus, on the other hand, is the most die-hard Star Wars fan among the group. He is also covertly in love with Zoe.

Star Wars Homage
The "Fanboys" trek throughout the nation to the West Coast to get into the carefully protected Skywalker Ranch is filled with lots of comedic adventures that are an absolute reward for Star Wars fans. They experience Trekkies (Star Trek fans) along the way causing some funny confrontations and they likewise meet Harry Knowles, the developer of Ain't It Cool News, who provides the map to Skywalker Ranch. Many scenes in the film are full of Star Wars related jokes, referrals, and trivia showing the characters' passion for the franchise.

Conclusion
Without revealing too much, the film ends on a heartfelt yet bittersweet note. Despite a comedy, it doesn't shy away from the harsh reality of life and death. "Fanboys" is not just about Star Wars; it's about friendship, commitment, following your dreams, fighting adversity, and living life to the max. The film tends to hold a special tourist attraction for those who are die-hard fans of Star Wars themselves, but even those not familiar with the franchise will find the jokes and comic moments in the motion picture amusing.

The movie includes cameos from many Star Wars actors and factors, including Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, and Ray Park, bringing an additional element of enjoyable for Star Wars followers. In general, "Fanboys" is designed to be an amusing, classic journey for Star Wars fans as well as a touching story of friendship and commitment.

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