Monday, June 22, 2009

LIMELIGHT: Michael Cera


Chances are you have heard the name, Michael Cera before. If not, then clearly you need to remove yourself from whatever hole or rock you are hiding in. This awkwardly funny Canadian is starring in comedy after comedy, and there is no slowing down for him.

Cera’s new movie “Year One,” a Harold Ramis’ film, just released over the weekend, but it was Greg Mottola’s “Superbad” (2007) that launched this young actor’s career into hyper drive. Audiences are enthralled by Michael Cera’s dry humor. It is gut-splitting funny. We almost miss some of the jokes, because of the ease and calmness in which he delivers them.

Surely, Michael Cera is no comedian giant or legend yet, but he has a promising career to look forward to. If you don’t believe me, witness his “accidental” comedy for yourself by watching “Superbad” (2007), “Juno” (2007) or “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” (2008) for starters. Then work your way to "Arrested Development." And just to leave you with a little taste of Cera's talent, here’s a line from Nick and Norah:

“I think we both said some things we didn't mean, like... when you broke up with me... on my b-day.”

Ha, great. Awkward!


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