Jeremy-Piven Movie Reviews

This movie is a hidden treasure. I picked this movie up at a video store when it was the new release that they only have one copy of, so you can see what I mean that it went unseen by the public. This is a movie for everyone who has every dreamed of dating an actor or actress and knew they would make a bumbling fool of themselves if they even tried to ask the actor/actress out. It is a light hearted comedy about the plight of a slightly dopey but lovable tour bus driver(Jason Pivens) when he falls in love with a very famous actress and gets himself way in over his head. A definite must see.

I picked up this film to view because I like Jeremy Piven, and think he's a highly underrated actor in a comedic sense. I was impressed that I was able to sit through a film that was a romantic comedy, since I tend to in general not like the genre. I didn't leave my seat once while this was playing so I could keep with the story, and I even wanted him to get the girl (Lara Flynn Boyle) at the end of the movie. Guys, I recommend you get this film to watch with your ladyfriends. The basis of this film is mistaken identity. Piven plays a character that is essentially a 'nobody'. He drives a tour bus through a residential area of Beverly Hills pointing out the homes of stars for his father's tour company. At a bar that a friend of his is a part time bartender, he meets the actress of his dreams played by Lara Flynn Boyle. She believes him to be a scriptwriter, and gives him the script to an upcoming film of his to rewrite. Piven doesn't know how to tell her that he's not who she thinks he is, so he begins to further complicate matters by building upon the basic lie. Eventually he comes to a point where she will find out the truth, and be prepared to accept the consequences of his charade...however I leave the ending to your imagination, so watch the movie.

I've been watching Jeremy Piven since back in his PCU days...he has truly shown his mettle in supporting roles and I was extremely excited when I saw this on the shelf...great story (although a little predictable, but what isn't anymore?) and terrific acting by Piven and Sherilyn Fenn. A must have for aspiring, romantic writers...

Larger Than Life is a fun (and sadly forgotten) little family flick that everyone can enjoy. I'm 16 and I was chuckling all throughout by the likes of Bill Murray and Matthew McConaughey who are essentially the heart and soul of this kiddie adventure. The plot is a bit more advanced than most youthful ventures, and revolves around the escapades of sarcastic motivational speaker Jack Corcoran (Bill Murray), who receives a rather 'large' inheritance from his estranged father and unknowingly gets a suitcase full of clown supplies and a 'large' elephant named Vera. Deep in debt and eager to lose the new burden placed on his hands, Jack goes cross-country hoping to strike up a deal in which he can get Vera off his hands and make a little cash on the side. This, of course, goes awry and moral dilemmas lie in wait as Jack comes across floods, a paranoid hitchhiker played superbly by Matthew McConaughey going by the name Tip Tucker babbling about corrupt cops and conspiracies in motion by 'Big Brother', hijacking semi trucks, and half a dozen other little slapstick moments that should have the kids giggling. Larger Than Life is a simpleminded comedy aimed for the adolescent audience and though a few crude jokes are disguised by adult talk and should be over most of their heads, should be one that will provide the young ones with 93 minutes of fun and constant laughs from Murray's comical antics while still remaining family friendly and appropriate.

As for the disc, for one, you can expect Larger Than Life to be next to bare bones since it's another nail in MGM's budget title catalog and the demanding MSRP is reasonable, and secondly, it's a kiddie flick and therefore features are not a top priority, and three, the films next to pitiful $8 Million box office haul doesn't help either. That said, there is the obligatory Trailer presented in a widescreen format. Nothing special there. No booklet as usual. And since this is still an adolescent adventure, MGM gave us a bland full-frame presentation that is a tad bit above VHS quality. The picture quality is simple, faded, and bland. Nothing really stands out as a nice transfer would have and things remain in a neutral setting whether bright or dark, never adjusting quality with a change of atmosphere. And since there is really no sound effects and dramatic explosions to show off, the Stereo Surround mix is rather bland. Oh, and in addition to the less than par picture and sound quality we get a bland little promo for a dozen or so other MGM family budget titles.

The reason I give Larger Than Life a four star rating is because as a film I enjoyed it, Murray was flawless and his sarcastic humor never let me down, plus the fabulous cameo by McConaughey didn't hurt. But as a DVD, it's a toss up. MGM put no effort into the release and starved the flick of anything other than a Trailer. Yet on the other hand, the film is meant for the kids and there is not a demand for deleted scenes or commentaries among the target audience plus the low MSRP keeps Larger Than Life in reason. If you are looking for an affordable family fun title that the kids will get a kick out of then by all means go for Larger Than Life, and for those who are fans of Murray's relentless sarcastic antics, but those who are looking for a full fledged feature filled disc (which I doubt there are more than a dozen or so including myself) should steer clear. Larger Than Life is a fun kids flick that the whole family can sit back and enjoy, and for the budget it's a full fledged value. Thanks for reading my rather lengthy review of Larger Than Life; I hope it helps in your decision.

Bill Murray stars as Jack Corcoran, a motivational speaker who has never known his dad. Turns out he recently died, as opposed to being long-dead as he had believed. Jack goes to collect his inheritance, which is a trunk of clown shoes and a rubber nose ("I'll take this", he says. "My dad never gave me enough toys anyway.") It is also an elephant named Vera (after his mother) and what he believes is $35,000. After he signs the papers, he learns he OWES $35,000 for damages Vera has incurred.

Thus begins Jack's odyssey of finding a home for Vera and the money to pay off the debt. He is in Maryland when he finds a lab that is sending a herd of elephants to Sri Lanka for a genepool experiment. The plane leaves from California.

Along the cross-country trek, Jack meets people who tell himn how to get Vera to obey (a former circus employee, she responds to very specific although cryptic commands.) He also meets a load of weirdos along the way, and makes some new friends. A favorite scene is when Jack, accompanied by a clan of plains people, rides across the Southwestern plains on Vera with his friends on horseback and some Bonanza-like music playing.

Jack comes to care about Vera and her happiness, when he is offered competing payments to clear his debt and then some at two different places. Deciding where Vera will be cared for and letting go of her is hard, but he manages to make a good decision.

This is truly a cool movie! Right next to Dumb and Dumber! The character playing Tip Turner is great! I AM going to get this DVD soon, I hope. I recommend it for children and families. One movie that's not a "hollywood dud".

Larger Than Life is a fun (and sadly forgotten) little family flick that everyone can enjoy. I'm 16 and I was chuckling all throughout by the likes of Bill Murray and Matthew McConaughey who are essentially the heart and soul of this kiddie adventure. The plot is a bit more advanced than most youthful ventures, and revolves around the escapades of sarcastic motivational speaker Jack Corcoran (Bill Murray), who receives a rather 'large' inheritance from his estranged father and unknowingly gets a suitcase full of clown supplies and a 'large' elephant named Vera. Deep in debt and eager to lose the new burden placed on his hands, Jack goes cross-country hoping to strike up a deal in which he can get Vera off his hands and make a little cash on the side. This, of course, goes awry and moral dilemmas lie in wait as Jack comes across floods, a paranoid hitchhiker played superbly by Matthew McConaughey going by the name Tip Tucker babbling about corrupt cops and conspiracies in motion by 'Big Brother', hijacking semi trucks, and half a dozen other little slapstick moments that should have the kids giggling. Larger Than Life is a simpleminded comedy aimed for the adolescent audience and though a few crude jokes are disguised by adult talk and should be over most of their heads, should be one that will provide the young ones with 93 minutes of fun and constant laughs from Murray's comical antics while still remaining family friendly and appropriate.

As for the disc, for one, you can expect Larger Than Life to be next to bare bones since it's another nail in MGM's budget title catalog and the demanding MSRP is reasonable, and secondly, it's a kiddie flick and therefore features are not a top priority, and three, the films next to pitiful $8 Million box office haul doesn't help either. That said, there is the obligatory Trailer presented in a widescreen format. Nothing special there. No booklet as usual. And since this is still an adolescent adventure, MGM gave us a bland full-frame presentation that is a tad bit above VHS quality. The picture quality is simple, faded, and bland. Nothing really stands out as a nice transfer would have and things remain in a neutral setting whether bright or dark, never adjusting quality with a change of atmosphere. And since there is really no sound effects and dramatic explosions to show off, the Stereo Surround mix is rather bland. Oh, and in addition to the less than par picture and sound quality we get a bland little promo for a dozen or so other MGM family budget titles.

The reason I give Larger Than Life a four star rating is because as a film I enjoyed it, Murray was flawless and his sarcastic humor never let me down, plus the fabulous cameo by McConaughey didn't hurt. But as a DVD, it's a toss up. MGM put no effort into the release and starved the flick of anything other than a Trailer. Yet on the other hand, the film is meant for the kids and there is not a demand for deleted scenes or commentaries among the target audience plus the low MSRP keeps Larger Than Life in reason. If you are looking for an affordable family fun title that the kids will get a kick out of then by all means go for Larger Than Life, and for those who are fans of Murray's relentless sarcastic antics, but those who are looking for a full fledged feature filled disc (which I doubt there are more than a dozen or so including myself) should steer clear. Larger Than Life is a fun kids flick that the whole family can sit back and enjoy, and for the budget it's a full fledged value. Thanks for reading my rather lengthy review of Larger Than Life; I hope it helps in your decision.

Bill Murray stars as Jack Corcoran, a motivational speaker who has never known his dad. Turns out he recently died, as opposed to being long-dead as he had believed. Jack goes to collect his inheritance, which is a trunk of clown shoes and a rubber nose ("I'll take this", he says. "My dad never gave me enough toys anyway.") It is also an elephant named Vera (after his mother) and what he believes is $35,000. After he signs the papers, he learns he OWES $35,000 for damages Vera has incurred.

Thus begins Jack's odyssey of finding a home for Vera and the money to pay off the debt. He is in Maryland when he finds a lab that is sending a herd of elephants to Sri Lanka for a genepool experiment. The plane leaves from California.

Along the cross-country trek, Jack meets people who tell himn how to get Vera to obey (a former circus employee, she responds to very specific although cryptic commands.) He also meets a load of weirdos along the way, and makes some new friends. A favorite scene is when Jack, accompanied by a clan of plains people, rides across the Southwestern plains on Vera with his friends on horseback and some Bonanza-like music playing.

Jack comes to care about Vera and her happiness, when he is offered competing payments to clear his debt and then some at two different places. Deciding where Vera will be cared for and letting go of her is hard, but he manages to make a good decision.

This is truly a cool movie! Right next to Dumb and Dumber! The character playing Tip Turner is great! I AM going to get this DVD soon, I hope. I recommend it for children and families. One movie that's not a "hollywood dud".

"The Family Man" is a Hollywood fantasy that has been done in variation many times in the past. What makes this one so different, in my opinion, is that it speaks to husbands today about what we so easily forget. Wealth, influence, power, sex, adultery, etc.... all the things men fantasize for, are shown for what they really are when slapped in the face by an eye opening "reality". It moved me as a man of 40 to consider how empty all those items of lust really are compared to a faithful wife, the hugs of a child, and the security only found in true friendship with another man. We so easily look past the reality because it seems so ho-hum compared to the fantasies we are bombarded with every day.
In this movie, we see all sides of this from the perspective of Jack Campbell. From Forbes 400 member to bowling league Jersey family man, he experiences two lives. When he realizes how shallow his life has been, he is desperate to keep the ho-hum we all take for granted.
I think women would love this because it is an intensely romantic movie, in the truest sense of the term. I think it would be wise for wives to have their husband watch it with them. After the movie, there will be a lot of opportunity to talk over tough subjects the film raises. It's a movie that can open wounds, but also provides a warm means to healing. It will make a man think, I know. It worked for me, and my wife is glad for it!

For years It's A Wonderful Life set the standard not only for Christmas movies but for movies that ask the lingering question: What would life be like had taken this turn...? Capra was the master of the genre and James Stewart was his classic time traveler.

Family Man seems to take up things where Capra left off and Nicholas Cage steps capably into Stewart's shoes.

Don't think that this movie is just for the holidays. Isn't it interesting that all of the very best holiday stories teach lessons that are as applicable on the Fourth of July as they are on Christmas Eve? It's A Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol, Home Alone and While You Were Sleeping all have overt holiday themes but invite the viewer to live throughout the year as though life mattered and went beyond holidays.

The Family Man is just such a movie. Christmas just happens to be a minor prop in a story about integrity, priorities and love. Buy it today and watch it on Labor Day and then again on your mother-in-law's birthday and again on Halloween and...regardless of the day you'll love it!

This is destined to be a classic. It's one of those movies that isn't just cranked out as mind-numbing, stare-at-the-screen "entertainment". It can really make you think, if you let it, and you should, because while some may get a "glimpse" of what may have been, most of us won't get a second chance to make it happen.

THE STORY: Nothing new: A ruthless, cold-hearted businessman named Jack Campbell (Nicolas Cage) gets a glimps how his life would have been if wouldn't have left his girlfriend Kate Reynolds (Tea Leoni) 13 years ago to start a career. So one morning he finds himself as a family man and.. well.. he begins to like it. Off course he is torn out of that illusion and realisez it would be great to see Kate again and live this life for real.

CAST: Nicolas Cage is perfect. He manages to carry the movie and keep the ballance between comedy and tragedy. We all know he's got the sadest eyes in Hollywood but he can also be extremely funny. Tea Leoni plays a likeable Kate Reynolds. She is the perfect wife for Nicolas Cage. There's a lot of chemistry between the two of them and you don't wanna be Jack Campbell if Katie is getting angry. Don Cheadle, who was brilliant in Traffic is reduced to a chliched African American who goves Jack the glimps of the what if world.

WRITING/DIRECTING: This could have been such a sappy romantic movie but it actualy touched me on several levels and warmed my heart. The combination of comedy (which sometimes is a bit too over the top) and Drama works pretty well and you begin to ask those famous questions to yourself. What if, what if.. Brett Rattner.. well, I couldn't believe that after two mediocre buddy movies (Rush Hour and Money talks) he'd be able to direct a serious movie. He did a great job. My favourite shot is when Cage walks his dog. Also the images have a warm feeling to them which adds to the story.

THE DVD:Making of, Deleted scenes, hillarious outtakes, director/producer/writer commentaries. All you could ask for. But what makes this DVD an absolute winner is the isolated music score with commentary by Danny Elfman, who I would hire if I would ever do a Christmas movie...

ALL IN ALL: I guess this movie is a little bit corny but that kind of corny that touches you and feels real. Great performances and an interesting story. The only problem are some bad jokes.. but that's all. See it at Christmas time with your loved ones..

If, like me, you find most Hollywood "love" stories about as warm and romantic as a cold sleepless night in Seattle, then you're in for a surprise. Not since Casablanca have I enjoyed a love story as much, and though they both end at the airport, the similarity ends there. This one is about marriage, family, and the connections and sacrifices that make marriage, parenthood and yes, love, worthwhile.

Nicolas Cage plays a harried but driven Wall Street executive playboy who wakes one day to find himself trapped in a life he never wanted, married to the woman he abandoned years ago. It's a living nightmare at first, but the harder he tries to escape it, the more he begins to see that there are values and rewards that he somehow missed in his previous executive penthouse lifestyle. By the end of the movie, he's learned a lesson he will never forget.

An unexplainable fantasy in the tradition of "Groundhog Day", you soon find yourself accepting the unexplainable, even as the protagonist himself realizes there is no easy escape from his new reality, and learns to work within it's framework. After all, life throws all of us some unexpected "curves", and like the protagonist in this modern day Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Suburban Bowling League, we can become better people by accepting and embracing the crazy things life puts us through in the name of love. Chalk one up for old-fashioned family values in a feel-good movie with a message, served up without the sappy cliches.

Put the kids to bed early (The Family Man deals with some adult issues, and much as I enjoyed it, it would need a little editing before I would consider it a family film!), and just the two of you watch this one together with a bowl of popcorn and a glass of wine - you'll be glad you did!

"The Family Man" is a Hollywood fantasy that has been done in variation many times in the past. What makes this one so different, in my opinion, is that it speaks to husbands today about what we so easily forget. Wealth, influence, power, sex, adultery, etc.... all the things men fantasize for, are shown for what they really are when slapped in the face by an eye opening "reality". It moved me as a man of 40 to consider how empty all those items of lust really are compared to a faithful wife, the hugs of a child, and the security only found in true friendship with another man. We so easily look past the reality because it seems so ho-hum compared to the fantasies we are bombarded with every day.
In this movie, we see all sides of this from the perspective of Jack Campbell. From Forbes 400 member to bowling league Jersey family man, he experiences two lives. When he realizes how shallow his life has been, he is desperate to keep the ho-hum we all take for granted.
I think women would love this because it is an intensely romantic movie, in the truest sense of the term. I think it would be wise for wives to have their husband watch it with them. After the movie, there will be a lot of opportunity to talk over tough subjects the film raises. It's a movie that can open wounds, but also provides a warm means to healing. It will make a man think, I know. It worked for me, and my wife is glad for it!

If your gonna do an unabashedly cheesey romance you better do it right. And filling your cast with the likes of John Cusack, Jeremy Piven, Eugene Levy (Jim's Dad from American Pie) and Molly Shannon is certainly a good start. This movie centers around a character named Sarah (Kate Beckinsale making ammense for her non performance in Pearl Harbor) whose belief in fate is so strong that she refuses to write her phone number down for Johnathon (John Cusack) after he drops it in the wind claiming "fate is telling us to back off." Granted not an intelligent response for a woman whose just had the best date of her life, but without such insanity there would be no movie, so allowances should be made. Many years later each becomes engaged to be married to another despite the fact that either of these two can't get that one magical New York minute out of their minds. What makes this movie different is it's ability to know when enough is enough. Peter Chelsom (director of The Mighty) has proven he has the ability to make a sappy movie without necessarily inspiring the audience's gag reflex. Instead he shows relative restraint letting the charm and charisma of his cast carry the day, occasionally pulling our focus to some lush and beautiful images without being overpowered by them. Serendipity is a classy romance, with enough heart and humor to keep any audience member entertained and in their seat for ninety minutes. Even the boyfriends who are certain to attend this movie under protest. --This text refers to the Theatrical Release edition.

John Cusack and Jeremy Piven go way back as childhood acting buddies in Evanston, Illinois. Any time they appear in a movie together it's worth a look. Check out 'Grosse Pointe Blank,' 'Runaway Jury,' plus Piven bit parts in early Cusack films like 'The Grifters,' 'The Player' and Cusack/Crowe classic 'Say Anything.' Here in 'Serendipity,' their buddy schtick is in top form.

Also worth noting: Kate Beckinsale, who can't possibly look as good ever again as she does in this film. Except in this one out-of-place scene where - trapped in a rainstorm - she unsuccessfully tries to light up a cigarette. In the theater I saw this in, the audience literally groaned with disgust and disappointment. I'm not sure if director Peter Chelsom got hoodwinked into some bizarre product placement here, but it was a completely offputting moment that upset the momentum of the film a great deal.

A second 'also worth noting': Cusack's erstwhile fianceé is played by Bridget Moynahan, who is also known for playing Mr. Big's fianceé in early 'Sex and the City' storylines. [She's the one who Carrie nicknames 'the idiot stick figure with no soul.'] Meanwhile, Beckinsale's erstwhile fiancee is played by John Corbett, who - coincidentally enough - became Carrie's fiancé Aidan in another 'Sex' story arc.

Will it go round in circles...

If you love romantic comedies and stories about fate than you will absolutely love "Serendipity." John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale make you fall in love with the story! Not only is the story lighthearted and warm, but it is also suspenseful! "Serendipity will keep you at the edge of your seat the whole way through! I recommend this movie to everyone, even if you hate romantic comedies! You are sure you be in a happy mood after watching.

If your gonna do an unabashedly cheesey romance you better do it right. And filling your cast with the likes of John Cusack, Jeremy Piven, Eugene Levy (Jim's Dad from American Pie) and Molly Shannon is certainly a good start. This movie centers around a character named Sarah (Kate Beckinsale making ammense for her non performance in Pearl Harbor) whose belief in fate is so strong that she refuses to write her phone number down for Johnathon (John Cusack) after he drops it in the wind claiming "fate is telling us to back off." Granted not an intelligent response for a woman whose just had the best date of her life, but without such insanity there would be no movie, so allowances should be made. Many years later each becomes engaged to be married to another despite the fact that either of these two can't get that one magical New York minute out of their minds. What makes this movie different is it's ability to know when enough is enough. Peter Chelsom (director of The Mighty) has proven he has the ability to make a sappy movie without necessarily inspiring the audience's gag reflex. Instead he shows relative restraint letting the charm and charisma of his cast carry the day, occasionally pulling our focus to some lush and beautiful images without being overpowered by them. Serendipity is a classy romance, with enough heart and humor to keep any audience member entertained and in their seat for ninety minutes. Even the boyfriends who are certain to attend this movie under protest. --This text refers to the Theatrical Release edition.

John Cusack and Jeremy Piven go way back as childhood acting buddies in Evanston, Illinois. Any time they appear in a movie together it's worth a look. Check out 'Grosse Pointe Blank,' 'Runaway Jury,' plus Piven bit parts in early Cusack films like 'The Grifters,' 'The Player' and Cusack/Crowe classic 'Say Anything.' Here in 'Serendipity,' their buddy schtick is in top form.

Also worth noting: Kate Beckinsale, who can't possibly look as good ever again as she does in this film. Except in this one out-of-place scene where - trapped in a rainstorm - she unsuccessfully tries to light up a cigarette. In the theater I saw this in, the audience literally groaned with disgust and disappointment. I'm not sure if director Peter Chelsom got hoodwinked into some bizarre product placement here, but it was a completely offputting moment that upset the momentum of the film a great deal.

A second 'also worth noting': Cusack's erstwhile fianceé is played by Bridget Moynahan, who is also known for playing Mr. Big's fianceé in early 'Sex and the City' storylines. [She's the one who Carrie nicknames 'the idiot stick figure with no soul.'] Meanwhile, Beckinsale's erstwhile fiancee is played by John Corbett, who - coincidentally enough - became Carrie's fiancé Aidan in another 'Sex' story arc.

Will it go round in circles...

If you love romantic comedies and stories about fate than you will absolutely love "Serendipity." John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale make you fall in love with the story! Not only is the story lighthearted and warm, but it is also suspenseful! "Serendipity will keep you at the edge of your seat the whole way through! I recommend this movie to everyone, even if you hate romantic comedies! You are sure you be in a happy mood after watching.

The last few times I went out to a movie, I saw films that depicted melodrama and violence. "Old School" was a very good diversion of not only the last two movies I saw, but a distraction from the real world. We all need it once in a while, for those of us who appreciate silly comedies like "Old School". Also, fans of Will Ferrell are going to laugh their butts off while seeing him streak. Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn also star, and I thought they were all very funny and entertaining in their roles. As usual, Wilson plays the straight man, but I can't help but adore him. He is sweet and sexy at the same time. After Wilson's character, Mitch, finds out his girl, played by Juliette Lewis, is cheating on him with internet buddies, he moves away. The house he is renting is right near a college campus.
Ferrell's character, Frank the tank, a newlywed, is still not ready to settle down. When Beanie, Vaughn's character suggestst they start a fraternity in Mitch's house, Frank's marriage quickly dissipates after the Fraternity starts.
If you like mindless, dumb comedies with some hilarious cameos, this is right up your alley.
I recommend this!! GO have fun...

I just saw this movie about three hours ago, and I have to say it is the best movie I've seen in the theater in a long, long time. The starring cast is unbelievable, as Luke Wilson (from 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and 'Legally Blonde'), Will Ferrell (SNL funnyman/'A Night At The Roxbury' star), and Vince Vaughn (from both 'Made' and 'Swingers') star as three married buddies who begin a fraternity; or something like it. And along with the three stars, there's a great list of supporting roles and cameos. Including Sean William Scott (Stifler of 'American Pie'), Andy Dick, CBS Late Late Show's Craig Kilborn, and Jeremy Piven. And once you get past the long cast list, you have a very funny movie. As the movie starts, you get a glimpse of each of the three stars and their lives; as far as their marriages go. Then as it turns out, none of them are really happy.

And as Mitch (Luke Wilson) gets divorced and moves into a frathouse near a college, they decide to start a fraternity. But it's not like any old club on campus--for this one you don't even have to go to the college. Anyway, as the film roles on, you can imagine what (and if you saw the previews, you get the gist of it) they do. They drink, party, and slowly drift away from the lives they have with their wives. And I have to say, out of the three star performances, Vince Vaughn's was the best. Will Ferrell's certainly is the funniest, but Vince was great. He sort of carries in the same swagger-style he had in the riotous movie 'Made'; something that works very well for him. I don't want to give too much away, but I will say that the previews don't even begin to prepare you. It's definitely not one of those movies that is only funny in the previews. The laughs portrayed there are multiplied by 100, at least.

For those of you who saw 'Road Trip' you'll not be let down with 'Old School'. And being that it's from the same director (Todd Phillips), that makes sense. But this one is better. Much better. This time around the director takes it to a whole new level. And the characters are more well-rounded here than they were in 'Road Trip'. The slogan of the movie says it all: "All the fun of college. None of the education." I think that speaks for itself.

So I could leave you here saying that if you liked 'Road Trip' you will like 'Old School'; and that's it. But that's not true. This is not just a "teen cult" movie--or whatever they're calling it these days--it's much much more than that. It's a hilarious movie with an astonishing/almost too hilarious cast that will keep you laughing even through the closing credits (courtesy of Ferrell and Vince). And it's not every day I put an exclamation point on my review titles, much less two. I gave the movie 5 stars because that's what it deserves. It's a 5 star movie, there's not getting around it. And again, if you saw the previews and you laughed (or even thought about laughing) then you need to see this movie. There's so many great lines and so many awesome scenes that I couldn't even begin to list them; I wouldn't know where to start. Go see this movie.

A Hilarious masterpiece from director Todd Phillips. Staring Will Ferrel as Frank "the tank", Luke Wilson as "Mitch", and Vince Vaughn as "Beanie". This instant colt classic represents the ultimate college comedy since "Animal House".
When Mitch catches the early flight home from Denver only to catch his girlfriend cheating on him inspires his good friends Frank and Beanie to through him a "kick off" party in Mitch's new campus house as a way of "releasing him out into the wild".
Due to regulations set forth by the Dean, Mitch is forced to turn his home into a faternity house, while recruiting fourteen new pledges. The Dean does everything in his will to get rid of this new fraternity.
The new fraternity is the new "hit" around school, so the boys decide to do everything possible to keep the fraternity. With scene after scene of hilarious footage, "Old School" will have you on the edge of your seat with non stop laughter.
Overall, I give "Old School" 2 thumbs up! It is the ultimate comedy for more then just a few laughs, and gets funnier each time you watch it.

The last few times I went out to a movie, I saw films that depicted melodrama and violence. "Old School" was a very good diversion of not only the last two movies I saw, but a distraction from the real world. We all need it once in a while, for those of us who appreciate silly comedies like "Old School". Also, fans of Will Ferrell are going to laugh their butts off while seeing him streak. Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn also star, and I thought they were all very funny and entertaining in their roles. As usual, Wilson plays the straight man, but I can't help but adore him. He is sweet and sexy at the same time. After Wilson's character, Mitch, finds out his girl, played by Juliette Lewis, is cheating on him with internet buddies, he moves away. The house he is renting is right near a college campus.
Ferrell's character, Frank the tank, a newlywed, is still not ready to settle down. When Beanie, Vaughn's character suggestst they start a fraternity in Mitch's house, Frank's marriage quickly dissipates after the Fraternity starts.
If you like mindless, dumb comedies with some hilarious cameos, this is right up your alley.
I recommend this!! GO have fun...

I just saw this movie about three hours ago, and I have to say it is the best movie I've seen in the theater in a long, long time. The starring cast is unbelievable, as Luke Wilson (from 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and 'Legally Blonde'), Will Ferrell (SNL funnyman/'A Night At The Roxbury' star), and Vince Vaughn (from both 'Made' and 'Swingers') star as three married buddies who begin a fraternity; or something like it. And along with the three stars, there's a great list of supporting roles and cameos. Including Sean William Scott (Stifler of 'American Pie'), Andy Dick, CBS Late Late Show's Craig Kilborn, and Jeremy Piven. And once you get past the long cast list, you have a very funny movie. As the movie starts, you get a glimpse of each of the three stars and their lives; as far as their marriages go. Then as it turns out, none of them are really happy.

And as Mitch (Luke Wilson) gets divorced and moves into a frathouse near a college, they decide to start a fraternity. But it's not like any old club on campus--for this one you don't even have to go to the college. Anyway, as the film roles on, you can imagine what (and if you saw the previews, you get the gist of it) they do. They drink, party, and slowly drift away from the lives they have with their wives. And I have to say, out of the three star performances, Vince Vaughn's was the best. Will Ferrell's certainly is the funniest, but Vince was great. He sort of carries in the same swagger-style he had in the riotous movie 'Made'; something that works very well for him. I don't want to give too much away, but I will say that the previews don't even begin to prepare you. It's definitely not one of those movies that is only funny in the previews. The laughs portrayed there are multiplied by 100, at least.

For those of you who saw 'Road Trip' you'll not be let down with 'Old School'. And being that it's from the same director (Todd Phillips), that makes sense. But this one is better. Much better. This time around the director takes it to a whole new level. And the characters are more well-rounded here than they were in 'Road Trip'. The slogan of the movie says it all: "All the fun of college. None of the education." I think that speaks for itself.

So I could leave you here saying that if you liked 'Road Trip' you will like 'Old School'; and that's it. But that's not true. This is not just a "teen cult" movie--or whatever they're calling it these days--it's much much more than that. It's a hilarious movie with an astonishing/almost too hilarious cast that will keep you laughing even through the closing credits (courtesy of Ferrell and Vince). And it's not every day I put an exclamation point on my review titles, much less two. I gave the movie 5 stars because that's what it deserves. It's a 5 star movie, there's not getting around it. And again, if you saw the previews and you laughed (or even thought about laughing) then you need to see this movie. There's so many great lines and so many awesome scenes that I couldn't even begin to list them; I wouldn't know where to start. Go see this movie.

A Hilarious masterpiece from director Todd Phillips. Staring Will Ferrel as Frank "the tank", Luke Wilson as "Mitch", and Vince Vaughn as "Beanie". This instant colt classic represents the ultimate college comedy since "Animal House".
When Mitch catches the early flight home from Denver only to catch his girlfriend cheating on him inspires his good friends Frank and Beanie to through him a "kick off" party in Mitch's new campus house as a way of "releasing him out into the wild".
Due to regulations set forth by the Dean, Mitch is forced to turn his home into a faternity house, while recruiting fourteen new pledges. The Dean does everything in his will to get rid of this new fraternity.
The new fraternity is the new "hit" around school, so the boys decide to do everything possible to keep the fraternity. With scene after scene of hilarious footage, "Old School" will have you on the edge of your seat with non stop laughter.
Overall, I give "Old School" 2 thumbs up! It is the ultimate comedy for more then just a few laughs, and gets funnier each time you watch it.

The last few times I went out to a movie, I saw films that depicted melodrama and violence. "Old School" was a very good diversion of not only the last two movies I saw, but a distraction from the real world. We all need it once in a while, for those of us who appreciate silly comedies like "Old School". Also, fans of Will Ferrell are going to laugh their butts off while seeing him streak. Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn also star, and I thought they were all very funny and entertaining in their roles. As usual, Wilson plays the straight man, but I can't help but adore him. He is sweet and sexy at the same time. After Wilson's character, Mitch, finds out his girl, played by Juliette Lewis, is cheating on him with internet buddies, he moves away. The house he is renting is right near a college campus.
Ferrell's character, Frank the tank, a newlywed, is still not ready to settle down. When Beanie, Vaughn's character suggestst they start a fraternity in Mitch's house, Frank's marriage quickly dissipates after the Fraternity starts.
If you like mindless, dumb comedies with some hilarious cameos, this is right up your alley.
I recommend this!! GO have fun...

I just saw this movie about three hours ago, and I have to say it is the best movie I've seen in the theater in a long, long time. The starring cast is unbelievable, as Luke Wilson (from 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and 'Legally Blonde'), Will Ferrell (SNL funnyman/'A Night At The Roxbury' star), and Vince Vaughn (from both 'Made' and 'Swingers') star as three married buddies who begin a fraternity; or something like it. And along with the three stars, there's a great list of supporting roles and cameos. Including Sean William Scott (Stifler of 'American Pie'), Andy Dick, CBS Late Late Show's Craig Kilborn, and Jeremy Piven. And once you get past the long cast list, you have a very funny movie. As the movie starts, you get a glimpse of each of the three stars and their lives; as far as their marriages go. Then as it turns out, none of them are really happy.

And as Mitch (Luke Wilson) gets divorced and moves into a frathouse near a college, they decide to start a fraternity. But it's not like any old club on campus--for this one you don't even have to go to the college. Anyway, as the film roles on, you can imagine what (and if you saw the previews, you get the gist of it) they do. They drink, party, and slowly drift away from the lives they have with their wives. And I have to say, out of the three star performances, Vince Vaughn's was the best. Will Ferrell's certainly is the funniest, but Vince was great. He sort of carries in the same swagger-style he had in the riotous movie 'Made'; something that works very well for him. I don't want to give too much away, but I will say that the previews don't even begin to prepare you. It's definitely not one of those movies that is only funny in the previews. The laughs portrayed there are multiplied by 100, at least.

For those of you who saw 'Road Trip' you'll not be let down with 'Old School'. And being that it's from the same director (Todd Phillips), that makes sense. But this one is better. Much better. This time around the director takes it to a whole new level. And the characters are more well-rounded here than they were in 'Road Trip'. The slogan of the movie says it all: "All the fun of college. None of the education." I think that speaks for itself.

So I could leave you here saying that if you liked 'Road Trip' you will like 'Old School'; and that's it. But that's not true. This is not just a "teen cult" movie--or whatever they're calling it these days--it's much much more than that. It's a hilarious movie with an astonishing/almost too hilarious cast that will keep you laughing even through the closing credits (courtesy of Ferrell and Vince). And it's not every day I put an exclamation point on my review titles, much less two. I gave the movie 5 stars because that's what it deserves. It's a 5 star movie, there's not getting around it. And again, if you saw the previews and you laughed (or even thought about laughing) then you need to see this movie. There's so many great lines and so many awesome scenes that I couldn't even begin to list them; I wouldn't know where to start. Go see this movie.

A Hilarious masterpiece from director Todd Phillips. Staring Will Ferrel as Frank "the tank", Luke Wilson as "Mitch", and Vince Vaughn as "Beanie". This instant colt classic represents the ultimate college comedy since "Animal House".
When Mitch catches the early flight home from Denver only to catch his girlfriend cheating on him inspires his good friends Frank and Beanie to through him a "kick off" party in Mitch's new campus house as a way of "releasing him out into the wild".
Due to regulations set forth by the Dean, Mitch is forced to turn his home into a faternity house, while recruiting fourteen new pledges. The Dean does everything in his will to get rid of this new fraternity.
The new fraternity is the new "hit" around school, so the boys decide to do everything possible to keep the fraternity. With scene after scene of hilarious footage, "Old School" will have you on the edge of your seat with non stop laughter.
Overall, I give "Old School" 2 thumbs up! It is the ultimate comedy for more then just a few laughs, and gets funnier each time you watch it.