Micheal Cera is Youth in Revolt.One more virgin popped
By Don Simpson
Directed by Miguel Arteta, this World Cinema selection is adapted from C.D. Payne’s novel, Youth in Revolt.
Nick Twisp (Michael Cera) enjoys great literature, foreign cinema and Frank Sinatra – which means, of course, that he is still a virgin. While vacationing at a trailer park, Nick falls head-over-heels for Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday), a Francophile with a taste for Jean-Paul Belmondo and Serge Gainsbourg. She dreams of being swept away by a bad guy named Francois. When Nick finds himself at risk of losing Sheeni’s affection he develops a rebellious alter-ego named…Francois. Armed with a moustache, cigarette, and white trousers, Francois takes Nick down a road of destruction with outrageous consequences...all in the name of love.
(Youth in Revolt is scheduled to screen Nov. 3, 10:15 p.m., at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. For more information: 866/AFI-FEST; www.afi.com)
