Fired Up! is about what most people would expect, following the standard formula of many campy, sex-starved teen movies. However, even while knowing that all of the normal shticks will appear in the film, the director and cast pull it off in such a way that it is still entertaining. Audiences certainly will not be surprised by any plot twists, but the chemistry of the actors and the witty scripting make the movie enjoyable nonetheless. Shawn (Nicholas D'Agosto) and Nick (Eric Christian Olsen) are determined to get as many girls as possible during the first two weeks of camp, planning to forego the final week and the cheer competition to return home and join their friends at a week-long party. However, when Shawn falls for Carly (Sarah Roemer), the head cheerleader of his squad, all bets are off. Again, coming as no surprise, the boys eventually find themselves and return in time to help the squad perform the "forbidden" cheer routine during the competition, meanwhile allowing Shawn and Carly time to discover just how right they are for each other.
The Blu-ray version of Fired Up! includes a digital copy for your PC, PSP, Mac or iPod. Also included are a bevvy of extra features, including a few behind-the-scenes featurettes, a gag-reel and a staged press junket. Both of the featurettes were well done and enjoyable, without being too long. The gag reel was more of a "see how many times we screwed up and cursed" reel, mostly featuring the cast making a mistake and then letting loose with the "F-bomb" or something similar. It is funny for a minute or so, but without any real "gags," it quickly becomes a bit trite. The press junket, while obviously staged, is amusing, especially for those who follow the conduct of some actors when off-screen. All told, I found the movie entertaining without being too over-the-top. While it certainly features some scantily clad women, the actual nudity is minimal and I was never uncomfortable watching the unrated version with my fourteen year old son. Director Will Gluck does a nice job in his debut film, combining a good cast and witty scripting to produce a fun and entertaining comedy.
