'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping' Film Review

OK, let's get this straight: this movie is stupid. But that's the best part. It's absolutely supposed to be, and that's what makes it great. I am a huge fan of The Lonely Island. From their SNL shorts, albums, videos, and movie appearances, I love those guys. I regularly perform "I'm On A Boat" with my buddy, Bill Tozzi, during karaoke.

However biased this review is, due to my fandom, I can absolutely see how other people that are unfamiliar with The Lonely Island and their brand of comedy could have found this movie terrible. It's an absolute ridiculous and silly movie that is meant for a certain fanbase, so it could have been a big miss with a lot of people. However, for myself, I absolutely loved the outrageous nature of the film and it kept me laughing throughout its entirety.

I loved the documentary-style take on the film, as it chronicled Andy Samberg's Conner4Real character from his early days, ups, downs, and resurgence along the lines of 'Walk Hard'. The cameos from music artists like Usher, Snoop Dogg, and a host of others made the story feel real, having real-life celebrities inhabiting the world. The songs were on par with The Lonely Island's albums and the bits and physical comedy was hysterical.

At no point did this film ever take itself too seriously. Andy, Jorma, and Akiva have such a symbiotic chemistry that they just play off of each other seamlessly. The comedic timing is on point, especially when paired with the supporting cast. I had so much fun watching this movie that I don't care how silly it was. It's certainly not winning any Oscars or major awards, but it was something great for their fans and I really appreciated it.