Van Wilder Movie
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TAGLINES
The Tradition Continues
Don't Graduate. Celebrate.
If you're going for an advanced degree in partying...Why graduate?
No party gets started until it gets wilder.
Born to be wilder!
All the girls want him. All the boys want to be him.
Van Wilder is a guy who has been at his college for seven years. He spends most of his time throwing parties and "fund raisers". When his father decides that it's time for tough love, he doesn't pay his tuition. So Van becomes a professional party thrower. At the same time, Gwen who writes for the college paper, is tasked with doing a story on him, but Van is too busy partying to do that. So she writes it using info from people who talk about him and writes an unflattering piece, which doesn't make him happy. He then dares her to see if she can get the true story but is more interested in trying to score with her, which is not easy because she has a boyfriend, who is a snob, and who is not too happy with the amount time she is spending with him. So he tries to get rid of him.
| Ryan Reynolds | Van Wilder |
| Tara Reid | Gwen Pearson |
| Tim Matheson | Vance Wilder Sr. |
| Kal Penn | Taj Mahal Badalandabad |
| Teck Holmes | Hutch |
| Daniel Cosgrove | Richard Bagg |
| Deon Richmond | Mini Cochran |
| Alex Burns | Gordon |
| Emily Rutherfurd | Jeannie |
| Paul Gleason | Professor Ted McDoogle |
| Erik Estrada | Himself |
| Curtis Armstrong | Campus Cop |
| Jason Winer | Panos Patakos |
| Chris Owen | Suicidal Freshman |
| Simon Helberg | Vernon |
| Walt Becker |
5.90 out of 10 (14889 votes)
Visitor Reviews
HILARIOUS!
posted on 17 Aug 2009I haven't seen a movie this funny since the likes of Tommy Boy and Billy Madison. This tops it all, everyone in the theatre was laughing the entire time, at some points you couldnt even here the audio of the movie because everyone was so loud. Great Movie! Hot girl (tara reid) GO SEE IT!
Very Disappointing
posted on 15 Aug 2009I turned on the TV (The movie network) and wanted to find a good comedy (clean or dirty wasn't a particular diffrence to me). I chose National Lampoon's Van Wilder. After watching through all the gross, totally inappropreate and needlessly disgusting scenes, I sat to down to write my shock and disappointment with regards to this movie. This film failed to meet my expectations in every possible way. Not only was it not funny, I couldn't see effort to make it funny. Anyone who calls this a comedy needs to get a reality check, and watch Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. The diffrence between the two movies was that while the humour was intended to be the same, one movie failed horribly. In conclusion, I must advise people not to spend $20 CDN on the video tape, or waste two hours of your precious time watching this garbage.
Buttock-clenchingly bad
posted on 01 Aug 2009Think slapstick, toilet-humour teen comedies have been done to death? If not, you will after watching 5 minutes of Van Wilder...I sat through this epically awful "comedy" (and I use the word in it's loosest sense) on cable...the fact I didn't pay to see it did not seem to make it any more bearable. What inspired me to watch it to the end? Morbid curiosity, I suppose.Another in the endless series of teen potty-humour movies (American Pie, Wildcats, Not Another Teen Movie et al) that have been pumped out in the last few years. You will find nothing, and I mean NOTHING, in this movie you haven't seen a hundred times before, and, no doubt, executed infinitely better.The jokes are so hackneyed and predictable, you can guess the punchlines about 0.5 seconds after the gag begins. The level of humour makes Beavis and Butthead seem like Oscar Wilde, to the point where it just isn't funny. In fact, the only couple of laughs I got from the entire movie were outtakes shown over the end credits - and these were obviously only funny because they were improvised by the actors, not drawn from the awful script itself.Ryan Reynolds ought to sue his manager for putting him in this one. I think he is a very funny comedian (Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place), and even in this titanic turkey, he delivers his (terrible) lines with a certain amount of flair.Maybe a bunch of drunken, pubescent teenagers MIGHT get a chuckle out of Van Wilder, but for anyone else, please let this atrocity gather dust on the shelves where it belongs.
great guy
posted on 01 Aug 2009Being at college is the best thing in your life. Sometimes you get even scared when you realize that you are close to graduate. Still, you can't hide forever, so, the next thing to come up is to enjoy the same way the end of it as you enjoyed all the passed years. Also, you can't miss the fun out of this, so watch it. And bow to the chicks :)
Worst movie of the century!
posted on 30 Jul 2009This is without a doubt, the worst movie I have ever seen. The main character, chosen no doubt for his uncanny resemblance to a young Chevy Chase, is funny but the plot simply does not exist.The gags (when they're there) are trite, hackneyed, and old as rock. This movie will even die in videoland.In my 47 years of life, I have seen a lot of movies. I have walked out on better movies than this. I did leave 10 minutes before the end because after I visited the bathroom I just wanted to get back into my car and go home.Not a good movie!
Side-Splitting Comedy
posted on 06 Jul 2009For those who enjoyed American Pie, hold on to your seats, here comes another one of the high school/college genre films. This movie is one of the most side splitting comedies I have seen in a long time, I laughed so damn hard. Now I will warn you there is one scene in the movie that is not for the weak stomach. Even to this day, some of my friends will fast forward through this particular part of the movie. I'm not going to tell you what it is, but I assure you there will be no mistake when you see what I'm talking about. Hint: You will never look at eclairs the same way ever again! Despite that, I guaranty you will laugh your ass off. Don't miss this film!!!!!!!!!
P.S. - Don't sit down to this movie being critical and looking for an Oscar, do it simply just to HAVE FUN!!
really funny
posted on 26 Jun 2009i want to punch who ever said that van wilder is a "ferris wannabe." any given minute of this movie is funnier than the whole ferris bueller's day off." and ryan reynolds is a better actor (and funnier)than matthew broderick has ever been. reynolds is a natural actor and a very likeable character. i have never understood why anybody thinks matthew broderick is a good actor. i have never seen him on the stage, but in all of his movies, he is completely unbelievable, delivering his lines very choppy with little or no emotion, almost as if he hates acting, bored by the movie he is starring in, and wants to deliberately sabotage it by sucking.so what if this movie has gross humor. it's accompanied by an amazing main character and a hilarious script. the dialogue is absolutely hilarious. see this movie if you like teen comedies. it's better than movies like the amarican pie's and road trip.see this movie if you want to laugh, because i guarantee you will.
Underrated
posted on 14 Jun 2009First off, I believe Van Wilder is one of the most underrated films ever. The comedy is truly something worth laughing for, it's got a pretty good script, great music, and Ryan Reynolds is excellent as Van Wilder.Van Wilder instantly became one of my favorite movies right after I watched it. I know National Lampoon has produced some failures lately, but this movie definitely is not one of them.The plot: The coolest guy on campus (Van) has seven years of college under his belt, but would rather party than study. Van then meets a reporter who knows Van is purposely failing in school to avoid graduating and going out into the "real world". Simple but funny and interesting plot.As I mentioned earlier, Ryan Reynolds is phenomenal as Van, and acts is part just perfectly in my opinion. Kal Penn shines as Taj, the awkward but lovable new transfer student from Bunglapoor, India. Honestly, I feel every character except Gwen (played by Tara Reid) was portrayed very well.Bottom line: I love Van Wilder, it's a hilarious movie that really stands out among others.
Purely hilarious
posted on 02 Jun 2009I just saw this movie tonight at a special screening at my college. This has to be one of the best National Lampoon movies I have seen! Completely hilarious, I don't think I stopped laughing for more than five minutes.... except for the cannoli scene and the hoots, hollers, and whistles I gave during some of the scenes with Tara Reid (like the hockey scene and the final scene.) Ryan Reynolds (Van) reminds me through much of the movie of Chevy Chase in "Caddyshack", making some similar off the wall comments as Chevy made. Definately see this movie. See it once just to laugh. See it again to catch the plot bits you missed because you were laughing so hard.
I will never eat a creamstick again!
posted on 21 May 2009I am not a fan of gross out humor, but there was something about this movie that cracked me up. I absolutely LOVE Ryan Reynolds. I think he is a gifted comedian, and this was a great forum for him to get himself "out there." I thought the dog jokes were extremely gross, especially the eclair scene, and I will NEVER be able to eat another one again! (Also, custard now makes me gag. :)) I enjoyed Taj, and thought the actor did a great job with that role. I imagine it was difficult to do with a straight face.The one thing I did not like about the movie was TARA REID. How in God's green earth did this girl EVER get into movies. The ONLY thing I have ever liked her in was "Scrubs", and I think it's because she seems truer to that character. The outtakes at the end are good, so don't turn it off too soon.
the same "funny" garbage
posted on 03 May 2009this movie is about the as every other recent comedy... boring, and not funny. you have to want to laugh to enjoy this movie.. and who enjoys wanting to laugh? exactly.. this movie did have one moment though.. when tek tried to light the indian guys cock pump.. a glimmer of genius.. otherwise, this movie was lame & predictable.. i really expected more.. i guess i should begin expecting crap, maybe then my expectations would be met.. dont pay to watch this movie, wait for a friend to rent it and then go to his place, eat his pizza, fart on his couch, and steal a pair his girlfriends underwear... ooh ya damn right..
Van Wilder a true film, an epic.
posted on 27 Apr 2009This film at first look seems to be just a foolish sophomoric comedy in all shape and form. And could only wish to be with the great sophomoric comedies such as dumb and dumber or Joe Dirt theses films were written with such wit that that they almost are in a completely different genre. But alas Van Wilder holds special qualities and shows that it may be in the same spot a Dumb and Dumber and Joe Dirt.Van Wilder as a epic quality to it much like Joe dirt. Van Wilder though it may not have been intended by the writers can teach everyone about life, and how we should look at others. It goes on to show us that everyone in there own right is cool(except for those assholes who ruin it for everyone). Constantly in this film you see the power one may have if you believe in yourself and in the potential of others, and along the way you laugh your ass off.This film may not be in the same rank as Casablanca, Citzen Kane, North By Northwest or The Last Samurai, but like these classics new and old this film touches the heart and inspire those who watch them. Van Wilder holds true to heart, friendship, fun, love, and not taking life seriously so we can get out alive.-k.e. (M)
i wanna be i wanna be like VAN
posted on 13 Apr 2009Ryan Renold's witty, sarcastic humor never fails. His seven year stint at Coolige College is brought to a sudden halt when daddy refuses to extend his tuition dues. While Van searches for an ultimatum to keep him enrolled at the university, Gwen (Tara Reid), is researching Wilder for a human interest piece. Little does she know her interest piece will soon turn into a smoldering fire between the two, as she tries to understand Wilders' situation, and help him realize that there's more to life, such as her... Renolds and Reid give a good performance that supplies comic relief, and keeps you guessing. Throw in a little Taj,(Vans assistant) and a few warm and creamy Canoli's, (raunchy and HILARIOUS) and you have the perfect student comedy.
Very Funny :)
posted on 07 Apr 2009This is a truly hilarious film ! There is gross out humor and even with all the antics there is no hard feelings between any of the characters involved. Leaving you feeling very upbeat and not guilty at laughing so hard because no one really gets scarred or hurt. It's like watching the coyote fall off a cliff as he chases the road runner you know that he's not going to get hurt.For my money this film is well worth owning on DVD and has plenty of value to view over and over again. I've added it to my collection and plan to enjoy it for many years to come.Easily in the top ten of comedy classics. 10/10
Formulaic, yet Hilarious
posted on 14 Mar 2009This movie has the college movie formula: beautiful girl with uptight, preppie boyfriend is wooed by the protagonist. Ridiculously gross scenes ensue. However, despite Teck's horrid acting (I'm sure he's a good person, just not actor) and the plot, Ryan Reynold's charisma and quick one-liners save the day. This movie was damned hilarious.This is basically one of those movies you will either hate, or learn not to take it too seriously and enjoy it immensely. Probably should have given this an 8 instead of 7.
A very hysterical film for anyone who digs comedy!
posted on 08 Mar 2009Van Wilder, starring Ryan Reynolds and Tara Reid, is a very, very, very funny movie. I laughed like crazy when I saw this for the first time. Reynolds and Reid portray great lead characters that are sure to have audiences captivated. The storyline here is very interesting. The film also offers a incredible amount of memorable moments.Van Wilder, the title character, has been a college student for the better part of a decade when a beautiful young lady named Gwen Pearson is brought to his attention. She has been given the assignment of examining Van and his background. Gwen's Boyfriend, Richard Bagg, is a jealous lunatic who is the head of a fraternity that is located on campus. Richard is seeking to eventually become a doctor while hoping that Gwen will someday be his wife. A series of events results in Van receiving the opportunity to show everyone what he is made of by choosing a degree program and graduating.I was most amused here when Richard Bagg defecated in a trash can located in an administrator's office. Right before his exam for a medical school, Gwen gave Richard a protein shake. Little did he know that the shake was spiked with a substance called colon blow. Richard hastily finished his exam so he could go to the bathroom. During the exam, breaks were prohibited. He still had people to meet in one of the offices so he went in and was greeted by everybody. At this point, his intestines were about to explode. With no choice but to get rid of this miserable tension, Richard proceeded to relieve his bowels in an empty trash can in the office. While he's defecating, the other people in the room are just as shocked as they can be. One of them, a woman, leaves because she suddenly gets the feeling that she needs to vomit. Richard even says at one point here that he is bleeding. This sequence with our bad guy is clearly the film's highlight.If you like comedy, you'll love this movie! See it, I guarantee it that you'll be impressed. Laughs are everywhere in this silly, wacky flick featuring a delightful cast.
One party to miss out on
posted on 21 Aug 2009National Lampoon, which hasn't used its name on a movie in years (hell, "Vegas Vacation" didn't even use it), slaps it on the latest in a string of tasteless comedies, this crap heap called "Van Wilder". It tries to reinvigorate the spirit of another National Lampoon college comedy, the similarly disjointed but far superior "Animal House".Director Walt Becker knows the anatomy of a teen comedy, but he has no finesse or concept of pacing these jokes so that they can build. Plus, there's only so much you can do with a script so riddled with cliches. It has all the trademarks of a typical "comedy" nowadays: excessive partying, topless women, offensive racial stereotypes, humor involving genitalia/bodily fluids/muffled sexual experiences, and the list goes on and on. The last movie to do this successfully was "Road Trip", which, in my opinion, is up there with "Animal House".Ryan Reynolds(Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place), in the title role, is a very exciting, charismatic actor with an acute sense of comic timing, but he's still no John Belushi. He is the only good thing about this movie, besides looking at Tara Reid, who is Tara-ble: She delivers every single line in a flat tone that is secretly saying, "Please get me out of this movie." We agree, sweetie.The movie also uses Paul Gleason, who only reminds us of his hilarious turn in "The Breakfast Club". Gleason, sadly, also appeared in "Not Another Teen Movie", which also should have been flushed down the studio toilet with their expensive lunch and designer coffee. If you found that last line offensive, you will not like "Van Wilder." If you found it amusing, you will not like "Van Wilder."I wanted to stop the movie so much, but I kept thinking it would get better... and surprisingly it did; some pretty funny outtakes play during the closing credits, but not worth the price of a rental. Van Wilder may through some great parties, but you'll feel like the only one not drinking, so stay inside and read a book instead.* out of ****