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Summary: Orange County!
Review: Shawn Brumder used to be your normal average surfer in Orange County untill one of his friends dies in this very funny film starring Colin Hank,Jack Black,Cathrine O Hara,and John Liftgow entitled Orange County.This film follows the story of Shawn after the death where he finds a book by auther Marcus Skinner in the sand at the Orange County Beach.He reads it cover to cover thinking it's a sign and he decides that he wants to be a writer.Shawn appies to Stanford to study with Marcus Skinner but his guidence consuler played by Lily Tomlin sends the wrong transcript.Shawn is rejected from Stanford and he,his girlfriend,and his drugged out brother Lance played by Jack Black head out to Stanford and talk to the dean of admissions to try to get Shawn into Standford. Also catch some other great acting of Cathrine O' Hara who plays Shawn's mother,John Liftgow playing his father,Garry Marshell playing a Stanford Board member and Chevy Chase playing the school princpial. Orange County is a very funny teen flick and has it's equal share of wit and heart it's hard not to love.I recomemnd that you rent it before buying.The reason I gave the film four stars is that it was to short.I think they could have made more stuff and make the film at least anthor 20 minutes long.But other then that Orange County is a good watch and fun too. ENJOY!
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Summary: Clever, but not perfect,, A good DVD with fueatures
Review: The commerical on TV wear really clever,, alough after you see the movie you compate the commericals have like nothing to do with it (some of theam) and MTV I give theam good credit they higherd good writers,,, The reason it is a hit with mostly the teenage crowed (13-17)becuase it really attemps to give you that feel good felling with school and life, alough it didnt work with me........ In my opion he beggining is good and quite funny JAck Black and COlin have there moments but once they go to Stamford,,, It seems its gets a little loose and they didnt over run the movie for to long eather. Fantesey World button isnt pushed hard if really at all.
The DVD is loaded with good extra fueatures and the TV commecals witch some of theam wear funny.
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Summary: Not your average teen movie
Review: What's most suprising about Orange County is the fact that the plot has nothing to do with Sex, Bullying, Partying, or adolescent self-destruction. It is about an ex-surfer (Colin Hanks) who desperately wants to get into Stanford in to be close to the professor whose fiction inspired him to be come a none-too-shabby writer him self. Blessed with a work ethic, writing talent, good grades, and Standford calibre SAT scores, he seems a shoe-in. However, fate, in the guise of his wildly disfunctional family, his spacey guidance counselor (a brilliant Lily Tomlin), mislabeled aspirin tablets, and a couple of old stoner friends, invervenes in the worst possble way. Things must be set straight. That's when Jack Black steps up and...er... comes to the rescue. The result is an ever escalting comedy of errors that had me laughing for hours after the movie ended. Jack Black is the main reason most folks will want to rent this movie. He is wildly funny and unihibited- especially when running around in nothing but his "tightie whities". Oh, and his socks, too. The rest of the this convoluted sit-com of a movie is warm and funny. Colin Hanks does his famous father proud as the frustrated young protagonist. Of course, in the end, the planets align, all is set right, and hugs abound. A half dozen or so scenes that were cut from the film make it into the DVD. One sees good reasons why they were cut, but they are funny nonetheless. Smartly, most of them feature Jack Black. The DVD Commentary of first time director Kasdan is, frankly, a bit boring. For the most part, it's of the all-too-common "working with this guy was great" type. (If you watch a lot of DVD's, I'm sure you know what I mean. ) You get an hour and a half of Actor and Actress adulation and very little insight into the making of the movie itself.
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Summary: Pleasantly Surprised
Review: Okay, I wasn't expecting much out of this movie. A standard comming of age/struggle to get into dream college story added with some comic relief was all I was expecting. Yes, the movie is all of that, but more. It has real heart that comes through to the audience. There's some good acting and good character development. Jack Black is of course gleefully absurd as usual, and Colin Hanks is solid as the main character. Also watch for a delightful cameo by Ben Stiller. Schuyler Fisk is a welcome and refreshing addition to the cast as Hanks' charming girlfriend. What can I say? She's just really really...likeable. She's very pretty, but not unbelievably so. She's got that down-to-earth, girl-next-door quality that many boast but few possess. In other words, we believe she's a real person. And the ending is very good, very original. I won't spoil it per se, but let's just say that I'm a UC Berkeley student, and the ending made me happy. Go Bears....
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Summary: 100% HYSTERICAL.
Review: This movie is hilarious. Up till I saw it i had never even heard of Colin Hanks never mind the fact that Tom Hanks had an actor for a son. Colin is a great actor and plays his character perfectly. But, I have to give most of my credit to Jack Black for being one of THE most hysterical characters EVER! He is so freakin funny! You will laugh your head off even my parents were cracking up! Just one question: Why is this movie [money] Whatever. I'll probably buy the DVD anyway. Awesome movie, great soundtrack too.
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Summary: Dumb, But Funny
Review: It's a no-brainer. That's it. You sit their with your date, laugh, say, oh, my God and that's all. Some of it was outrageous. Kind of animal house. But all it all, it was fun
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Summary: A Funny, Yet Down-to-Earth Movie
Review: Orange County, while a movie aimed at a teen crowd, is not your typical movie. While it lacks sex, violence, and an overuse of profanity, the movie still has comedy, drama, and romance. The story is based around the life of a senior who believes that his only chance at being a writer it to attend Stanford University and study under a favorite author of his. He is rejected from his college of choice due to a clerical error. While on an endless road to somehow correct this, he realizes that he does not need Stanford University to change his life at all. The film is full of laughs, from the main characters drunken mother, drug-addict brother, and the 20-something stepmother. It's a good pick for a Friday night with the family.
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Summary: Just Another Teen Movie
Review: With all the hype surrounding Orange County, I was surprised at how much it lacked. Maybe it was the hype of Tom Hanks' kid finally getting into a movie. While the theme was one that is worth exploring, the love-hate relationship with family and close friends, the hometown blues and the high-school angst the movie did not delve deep enough into these themes, it was too superficial. The plot was predictable as well as the characters and I did not find it all that funny either. I'm sorry to say, I was let down. A movie that kids and teens will like but adults may find a bit shallow. But you could do worse.
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Summary: Surprisingly Good
Review: This movie is far better than it has any right to be, considering the genere it falls into. I saw this movie because I'm a Jack Black fan, but ended up liking the movie far more than I expected. While not mind blowingly intelligent, Orange County surpases most other 'coming of age' flicks or 'teen comedies.' OC actually has a message more responsible and less corny than 'do what you feel' or 'follow your dreams.' Although there is a smattering of the latter (like I said, not a great movie)these staples of the genre are replaced by an occasionally clever theme that ends up with Hanks' character discovering that family (no matter how odd)is ultimately the most inspiring aspect of life. My favorite character in the movie, Schuyler Fisk puts in a solid effort as Shaun's girlfriend Ashley, who is perhaps the most loyal and likeable girlfriend ever seen in any 'teen movie.' It is this character that really brings the movie together (despite her somewhat out-of-place environmentalism). Different enough to distinguish itself in a lackluster genre, Orange County is an endearing and highly likeable movie.
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Summary: A Great Teen Movie!!!
Review: Most of today's teen flicks are made up of the same elements. They are full of cheerleaders, teen lust, and parties. "Orange County" is wonderfully original and redefines the teenage movie genre. The film is full of great jokes and an inventive plot that will leave you in awe of the originality of this movie. This is one of the few comedies that can be viewed of people of all ages due to no foul language and no sex, unless you consider rolling around and kissing sex. Shawn is an Orange County teenager that used to live for surfing. When he was at the beach one day he stumbled upon a book that would change his life. The book that he read made him decide to give up surfing and made him start writing. Flash forward a year or so later and it's time for Shawn to apply for college. Shawn's dream school is the prestigious Stanford University. He applies to only that school because the college counselor (who has no clue what she's doing) says that he'll definitely get in. Shawn doesn't get in and thus starts his adventure to get in. From a meeting with a mony donor to the school all the way to a trip to Stanford, this is one film that will be enjoyed immensely. Will Shawn get into the school? Watch this film and find out! The best thing about the film is without a doubt that characters and the actors who play them. Award winning actor Tom Hanks' son Colin plays the lead character of Shawn. Colin puts on a truly fantastic performance. His talent will make you wish that other teen actors were as good as him. The girl that plays Shawn's girlfriend in the film is great as well. Jack Black plays Shawn's brother, and to be honest, this movie would have been nowhere as good as it was without him. Shawn's parents are truly fantastic as well as you can see how money affects their lives in a bad way. This film is a lesson on many things. Shawn's quest to be a writer shows how that wherever you are and in whatever atmosphere you are in that you can achieve what you want with hard work. As said above, the film shows how money does not buy happiness and can contribute to a melancholy life. "Orange County" is a movie that shows how all teen movies should be. It is a wonderful comedy that teaches various lessons while entertaining. Anybody that is looking for a refreshing and original film in the comedy genre need not look anywhere but here. Happy Viewing!
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