Review of National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) by Sean F — 11 Mar 2010
I shall admit from the beginning of this review that I was seduced by Van Wilder (or should I say Ryan Reynolds) from the start. For me he plays the role of a man-child not wanting to leave university perfectly.
The character of Van could have so easily been an unlikeable, unlovable idiot in the wrong actors hands, but Reynolds injects charm and a Jim Carreyesq humour that works. Admittedly this is not Shakespeare, and Iâ??m sure it wouldnâ??t surprise British viewers that this was produced as another National Lampoon movie in the US.
But the chemistry between Van and the love interest is believable and sweet. There are some genuinely funny one liners, the usual gross out gags (one that nearly made me gag!), and the overall tone of the film is a good natured 80â??s style teen comedy.
If Van Wilder was liaising a party near me, Iâ??d be there in a shot.
This review of National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) was written by Sean F on 11 Mar 2010.
National Lampoon's Van Wilder has generally received mixed reviews.
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