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Summary: Okay, so it's not Animal House.
Review: When a film says, "From the makers of Animal House," one kind of expects a movie like Animal House (maybe it didn't, but that was my impression). Van Wilder is unfortunately not Animal House. Animal House was an epic comedy that defined a generation. Van Wilder was a pathetic attempt to define a generation.
However, I must say that I enjoyed it. It was filled with the great, endearing characters that made us love National Lampoons to begin with. Ryan Reynolds was great, but while being at times very raunchy, had a certain sweetness to him. Tara Reid was great. But the thing that carried the movie was the writing. From the opening scene, the writing enchants and enthralls you and keeps you laughing.
The R-rating is for some SICK humor, sexuality, nudity and language. If you enjoy sex comedies that keep you in stitches, this is for you.
Rating: 
Summary: Nat Lam continues regular track record
Review: In looking back, we see National Lampoon with its almost consistant track record of highs (H) and lows (L); Animal House '78(H), Class Reunion '82(L), Vacation '83(H), Ero Vacation '85(L), X-Mas Vacation '89(H), Last Resort '93(L), Loaded Weapon '93(H), Deadly Sin '95(L), Vegas Vacation '97(L)Golf Punks '98(L). We arrive at a new Nat Lam idea (Van Wilder) and made good producing the expected high. Plot continuity was almost dead on and never left me scratching my head. Jokes were well thought out and I only remember one "groaner." The cast was well picked with the exception of Reid who, under no circumstances, has ever delivered a good performance. Rating with three stars, this movie could have earned four had Tara been left off the casting list during pre-production. Van Wilder comes with my recommendation as a needed addition to your DVD collection.
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Summary: laugh out loud funny!!
Review: If you enjoyed American Pie and Road Trip, than you will LOVE Van Wilder. This movie was so outrageously funny that I had tears rolling down my face!
Van Wilder is a student in his seventh year in college and his father has chosen to stop paying for his tuition. Van and his personal assistant come up with some pretty creative ways to earn money for his education. He starts with topless tutors and works his way from there.
On top of all the stress of trying to come up with money to stay in school, Van has fallen in love, with a taken girl ( Tara Reed). He needs to figure out a way to get her to ditch her "FRAT BOY" man.
All in all Van Wilder is a great movie, full of funny situations that will have you rolling on the floor. I only have one warning....DO NOT watch this movie while you are eating.....trust me!!!
Rating: 
Summary: Disappointed......Not funny
Review: This movie does not live up to its hype...It is not another 'Animal House'. I was expecting stupid, but funny, humor but the scene with the bulldog and the follow up to it leave alot to be desired. Not recommended.
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Summary: a disgusting, terrible movie
Review: Wow. I saw this movie (most of it) two days ago. Several scenes in this movie are so disgusting I almost {got sick}, and I've watched people doing nasty things on {other shows} without flinching. Despite all that, the plot is paper-thin and ranks of cheese. But if that's your bag, by all means, go crazy.
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Summary: "Animal House" for the new generation? I DON'T THINK SO!!!
Review: Oh my lord...commercials can be decieving. I really thought this would be the new Animal House, as they say in the advertisment. Boy was I wrong. I watched 45 minutes and didnt laugh once. I LOVE stupid comedy's, and was expecting this to be funny, but I was WAY wrong. The guy in the lead is not funny at all, Tara Reid may be hot, but she cant act at all, and the story is just so stupid, you have no idea what the hell is going on. I you wanna see a good college movie, watch Animal House (for the first time or the 100th time!!) to see what a comedy movie should be. This will go down as the WORST movie I have seen this year!!!
Rating: 
Summary: A real comedy, one of 2 I've seen in years.
Review: This movie is a real comedy, like super troopers is, and didn't try to make it all touchy and gooshy like many others that try to mix it up. I swear I almost had to change my shorts after I watched it. Great movie, all the bodily fluid jokes, political incorrectness, women topless, and women running around in bra & panties. I'm getting the unrated version to see what I missed when I rented the regular version. At least rent it to see a good movie and enjoy some real fun.
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Summary: A Double-Dose Of Laughter!
Review: "Van Wilder" is one of the funniest movies I've seen in my life (and most disgusting)... This movie has got laughs, ..., nudity, and the whole gag for an R-rated teenager movie. The math nudity parts are so cool ... What I don't get is why didn't Tara Reid get nude. She's so hot and ... beautiful and should've gotten a nude scene for herself.Besides that, it's so funny. A DOUBLE-DOSE of laughter (if you saw the movie, you'll get the "double-dose" thing).
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Summary: Van Wilder: Party Liason
Review: Van Wilder had its up and down points. I do believe that the movie would be much more appealing to a teenage audience then adults. There are some very gross moments and some very sweet. Overall I thought the movie was great and pretty funny. Ryan Reynolds just makes the movie a lot funnier with such lines like.."Are you stocking me cause that would be super!" It's a very funny movie and if your a teenager, I'm positive you'll enjoy it as much as I did.
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Summary: Uh, I've Seen Wilder
Review: Now here's a movie that has great potential to be a great college comedy. The movie is very funny and some great comedic moments, mostly coming from the star of the film, Ryan Reynolds. Ryan has some really good on screen chemistry and I sure hope to see him in some more comedies to come. The film has a good, although sometimes off the wall gross, script and keeps things interesting most of the way through. (Although the film is a little bit on the predictable side) The supporting cast does a great job, especially the part of "Taj" who provides some of the funniest moments in the movie, next to Ryan Reynolds. The only weak link I found in the cast is Tara Reid. She is simply a terrible actress. No talent at all. A monkey could act better than her. Totally listless and uninspired. It is very obvious that her acting jobs did not come to her due to her incredible acting talent. She should be thankful she's so good looking or she would be acting in some off off off off off broadway production of Our Town. Otherwise, the movie comes off pretty funny. It drags in a few cases, but picks back up rather quickly. I gave it 3 stars. I took away 1 star because I felt that they could have worked with the story a little more. (Maybe show some more of the "parties" Van plans) I mean, he earned all this money for planning all these parties and we got to see, what, 2 of them?!? And I took off the other star for Tara Reid's awful as usual performance. A solid effort from National Lampoon's. I wouldn't put it up there with the Vacations or Animal House, but A good comedy none-the-less. 3/5
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