Review of National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) by Lynne M — 16 Aug 2008

I don't like Tara Reid but I love Kal Penn and Ryan Reynolds so things evened out.

This review of National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) was written by Lynne M on 16 Aug 2008.

National Lampoon's Van Wilder has generally received mixed reviews.

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