MELISSA MARTINEZ
STAFF WRITER

A memorable evening is one understatement about the film, ‘Project X,’ centered around four Pasadena high school students, who lose control over a house party.

Produced by Todd Phil- lips, the film chronicles four teenagers (Thomas, Costa, JB and Dax) while they plan a “get together” at Thomas’s house while his parents are out of town that eventually entertains around 1,500 people and literally burns down half his neighborhood.

The plot unravels when Thomas realizes Costa posted his address on Craig’s List and the night gets a little out-of-hand. So, instead of stopping the party, Thomas drinks more alcohol and takes ecstasy to cope. As far as a house party, this one rules; as far as stories, “Project X” is redundant. The typical account of social outcasts throwing a huge party and suddenly becoming popular throughout high school, equals the plot of many raunchy comedies.

Though the “found footage” style of filming documented the entire night of the party, there aren’t any unexpected twists in the plot.

Producer Phillips (director of “The Hangover” series), doesn’t disappoint with scandal and comedy, though you probably shouldn’t watch this with your parents. The nudity and crude and sexual content make it an interesting night that also gives it an R-rating, resembling more of a college party than a high school rendezvous.

Though this film makes you realize your parties aren’t half as cool as they could be, it also provides what you’d expect from a racy and wild movie that will surely make you laugh out loud. If you’re into scandalous films, “Project X” is witty, entertaining and surprisingly compelling.

“Project X” hits theaters this Friday, March 2.