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Project X (2012 film)

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Project X is a 2012 American found footage teen comedy film directed by Nima Nourizadeh, written by Michael Bacall and Matt Drake and produced by Todd Phillips. The film follows three friends—Thomas (Thomas Mann), Costa (Oliver Cooper) and J.B. (Jonathan Daniel Brown)—who attempt to gain popularity by throwing a party, a plan which quickly escalates out of their control. Kirby Bliss Blanton, Dax Flame, Brady Hender, Nick Nervies, Alexis Knapp, and Miles Teller also star. The title Project X was initially a placeholder for a final title, but interest generated by the secretive title kept it in place. A nationwide open casting call was employed to find fresh faces. The majority of the cast were sourced from this casting call, but a few with prior acting credits, such as Mann, were accepted after multiple auditions. Filming took place on sets in Los Angeles over five weeks on a US$12 million budget. The film is presented as a home movie from the perspective of an attendee using a camera to document the night's events. Project X was produced by Silver Pictures and Green Hat Films, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It was released theatrically in the United States on March 2, 2012, and grossed $102 million worldwide during its theatrical run. Criticism focused on the "loathsome" behavior of the lead characters and the disregard for the effects of drug use. Other reviews considered it funny and thrilling, and equated it to a modern incarnation of National Lampoon's Animal House. Following its release, organizers of various large-scale parties either referenced or used the film as inspiration, with some parties being directly named after the film.

Infobox

Directed by
Nima Nourizadeh
Screenplay by
mw- Matt Drake Michael Bacall
Story by
Michael Bacall
Produced by
Todd Phillips
Starring
Thomas Mann Oliver Cooper Jonathan Daniel Brown Kirby Bliss Blanton Dax Flame Brady Hender Nick Nervies Alexis Knapp Miles Teller
Cinematography
Ken Seng
Edited by
Jeff Groth
Productioncompanies
Silver Pictures Green Hat Films
Distributed by
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date
March 2, 2012 (2012-03-02)
Running time
88 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$102.7 million

Tables

· Reception › Accolades
2012
2012
Year
2012
Award
MTV Movie Awards
Category
Best Comedic Performance
Recipient
Oliver Cooper
Result
Nominated
Best On-Screen Dirtbag
Best On-Screen Dirtbag
Year
Best On-Screen Dirtbag
Award
Oliver Cooper
Category
Nominated
Best Music
Best Music
Year
Best Music
Award
"Pursuit of Happiness" by Kid Cudi (Steve Aoki remix)
Category
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Recipient
Result
Ref.
2012
MTV Movie Awards
Best Comedic Performance
Oliver Cooper
Nominated
Best On-Screen Dirtbag
Oliver Cooper
Nominated
Best Music
"Pursuit of Happiness" by Kid Cudi (Steve Aoki remix)
Nominated

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